Regent Seven Seas Cruises launches culinary voyages collection

Regent Seven Seas Cruises has launched a collection of culinary sailings.

The Epicurean Spotlight Voyages each feature a chef or culinary expert to lead interactive sessions such as cooking demonstrations, wine tastings or cocktail parties.

The line is offering 11 culinary sailings between June 2023 and March 2025.

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The Epicurean Spotlight with Chef Mark Bittman and Executive Culinary Director Wolfgang Maier Alaskan itinerary will depart Seward and call at Sitka, Skagway, Juneau, Ketchikan and Vancouver.

Passengers will watch cooking demonstrations led by the headline chefs and learn how the onboard culinary team procures local ingredients for its dishes.

Prices for the eight-day itinerary on board Seven Seas Explorer start at £6,849, including flights, transfers, shore excursions, food and drink.

The Epicurean Spotlight on Wine with Doug Frost, Master Sommelier itinerary will depart Barcelona and call at Provence, Saint-Tropez, Monte Carlo, Tuscany, Rome, Naples, Kotor, Split, Koper and Venice.

Frost will host wine tastings in Tuscany, Aix-en-Provence and Koper, as well as some escorted tours.

The lead-in price for the 11-day itinerary on board Seven Seas Splendour is £9,759 and includes flights, transfers, shore excursions, food and drink.

Andrea DeMarco, president of Regent Seven Seas Cruises, said: “Nothing enhances travel like cuisine. That is why we are unveiling our new programming so our guests have an unrivalled culinary experience both on board and ashore with our collection of world class restaurants, immersive shore excursions, tours, classes and tastings.

“We’re incredibly excited to launch our new Epicurean Spotlight Voyages with world-renowned chefs, vintners and sommeliers who will provide fascinating insights and unforgettable moments for our guests.”