MSC’s Sanity-Saving, Family-Friendly Dinner Options

Since yesterday was  International Youth Day, this seems appropriate;  MSC Cruises has announced new child-centric dining options that will be welcomed by children and parents alike.  There are two options that, in my view, will be especially appealing to any parent (and let’s be honest, this is all of us) who has desperately tried to entertain a child in a restaurant for an hour, waiting for food to come. Happy Dinners The premise of this first option is …

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New “Culinary Delights – Bites & Sights” Guided Tours on AmaWaterways European Itineraries

Photo Courtesy of AmaWaterways I love fine dining, and so for all you like-minded foodies: AmaWaterways,  the only river cruise line inducted into prestigious culinary organization La Chaîne des Rôtisseurs, has announced that it will be offering Culinary Delights – Bites & Sights tours on its European itineraries. These exclusive 20-person tour will include cooking classes, walking tours and tastings; the perfect opportunity to polish cooking skills and explore the region’s flavors and culture. Passengers will also tour …

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Crystal Welcomes Mast Chef Nobu Matsuhisa Aboard

Master Chef Nobu Matsuhisa courtesy of Crystal Cruises One of my favorite indulgences while cruising is fine dining… and the cruise line have some of the best cuisine to be found- both at sea and on land.  This is due in great part to the effort they put into recruiting the best chefs, as demonstrated by the fact that  Master Chef Nobu Matsuhisa will be aboard Crystal Serenity in May as Executive Chef in Silk Road and …

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Day To Oasis of the Seas- Where to Dine

  Do I want a roast beef sandwich or a slice of fresh made pizza, popcorn shrimp and fries or a salad made to my specifications? This is the largest cruise ship at sea—when full, Royal Caribbean’s Oasis of the Seas can carry 6,296 guests and a crew of 2,165. So it makes sense there’d be more dining options. That includes nine specialty restaurants that range from a $4.95 burger and shake at Johnny Rocket’s to an …

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Oceania’s “Marina”…The First-Ever Ship Built for Epicureans

Love food and fine dining?  Then you will be beyond excited to hear about the offerings of Oceania’s new ship, the Marina, which debuts later this month. This gorgeous new vessel, the first of it’s kind, will have no less than six no-charge, gourmet restaurants! The Marina was designed specifically with the epicurean in mind; meals are cooked to order with the intent of serving cuisine that rivals the best that it’s land-based counterparts has to offer. …

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