Oceania Cruises’ Culinary Discovery Tours

Oceania Cruises' Culinary Discovery Tours

There was an era when cruise ship dining consisted of buffets and a formal dinner at two set times. Today, choices are endless and with epicurean-oriented Oceania Cruises, guests will be treated to some of the finest cuisine afloat. With menus designed by world-famous Master Chef Jacques Pépin, the luxury line’s Executive Culinary Director, every meal is sure to be an ambrosial and memorable delight.

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Silversea Cruises: The Flavours of Europe – Awaken your Senses

Silver Explorer Cruise

Attention all foodies! Silversea Cruises is offering an exciting Culinary Arts theme cruise called “The Flavours of Europe” on the intimate Silver Explorer as she sails on a “British Isles & Coastal” cruise sailing April 29 to May 13, 2013. Showcasing their highly acclaimed skills, renowned chefs will demonstrate their magic, providing an incredible experience for gourmands as well as for those wanting to expand their culinary knowledge and, best of all, taste out-of-this-world cuisine.

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Crystal Cruises: Traveling With Children

Crystal Kids Cruises No need to leave the kids at home with Crystal Cruises. Traveling with children of any age can be stressful, but Crystal is the luxury option for a family. Both ships feature a Junior Activities program for kids between the ages of 3 and 17 on Holiday voyages and almost all summer sailings. Each ship has dedicated areas for both children and teens that are supervised during activities with the Junior Activities Directors. Children — with parents’ permission – are free to come and go as they please. While the Junior Activities program is not intended to be utilized as a babysitting service or daycare facility, both ships offer these services.

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MSC Yacht Club: Sailing With Children

MSC Kids Cruises Sailing with children in tow can be difficult, but not with MSC Yacht Club. MSC Cruises is a family owned and operated company, so not only do kids sail FREE, but they can partake in the complimentary kids program (guests ages 3-17).

If you have a picky eater on your hands, don’t worry about a thing. MSC Yacht Club has designed a special menu just for little ones. Their “Italian heritage means [they] know all about creating delicious meals and special menus to keep kids happy!”

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Paul Gauguin: Special Occasions

Paul Gauguin Special Occasion Cruises At the turn of the century, Impressionist Paul Gauguin traveled to the shores of French Polynesia and created some of his most renowned artistic masterpieces. Now, his namesake, the m/s Paul Gauguin, will take you to the same romantic Tahitian paradise. Paul Gauguin Cruises offers an intimate way to experience the Tahitian & Society Islands, the Cook Islands, Marquesas, New Zealand, Tonga and Tuamotus . If you’ve ever wanted to celebrate at sea with someone special, there’s no better way to escape than with Paul Gauguin Cruises.

French Polynesia and the South Pacific provide the perfect backdrop for celebrating the unique moments in your life. With personal service and the highest crew-to-guest ratio at sea, the m/s Paul Gauguin is able to provide you the specialized experience you’ve always dreamed of. Weddings, honeymoons, anniversaries and renewal of vows are their specialty, and with the most affordable packages, you can celebrate like royalty.

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Ponant Cruises: Escape For The Holidays

Young lady relaxing in hammock on the sandy beachStart a new holiday tradition with Ponant Cruises. Escape for the holidays aboard one of their luxury yachts. With three different itineraries available, there’s still time to book your holiday excursion.

In March 2012 you could be traveling from Muscat, Oman to Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Visit the capital of Qatar and spend the afternoon enjoying a 4×4 trip across the Arabian dunes to “an inland sea of sand.” While at port in Abu Dhabi enjoy the “Manhattan of the Emirates” – one of the wealthiest cities in the world. Take a moment to visit the Heritage Village, “and amazing reconstruction of the way of life, traditions and cultures of Bedouin camps in the desert.”

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