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Wednesday, December 21, 2011

3 Best Cruises With Cooking Classes


    • Cruises offer an opportunity to see the sights, hear the sounds, and taste the flavors of a variety of destinations. While food has always been a big part of any cruise experience, many cruise lines are taking the culinary experience one step further by offering cooking classes and culinary excursions for the world-traveling foodie. Classes typically focus on the regional specialties and traditions of the tour area and may involve both on- and off-ship activities.

    Regent Seven Seas

    • Travelers on Regent Seven Seas can attend on-board cooking workshops offered by the world-renowned Le Cordon Bleu. Chefs instruct participants in the fine techniques of French cooking while en route to a variety of destinations. In addition, lecture-style presentations are offered on wine, chocolate, and regional cuisine.
      Regent Seven Seas Cruises
      1000 Corporate Drive, Suite 500
      Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334
      877-505-5370
      rssc.com

    Le Phénicien

    • This French cruise line offers a six-day cooking cruise through Provence and Camargue, where chefs will teach you about French cuisine through a variety of culinary excursions. Wine cruises are also offered.
      Le Phénicien
      RHONE CROISIERE sarl, RCS Nîmes 434 212 452
      Port de plaisance - 30127 Bellegarde
      France
      33-09-53-80-91-12
      southernfrancebargecruises.com

    Silversea Cruises

    • Passengers on select Silversea voyages have the opportunity to study at the Relais and Châteaux L'École des Chefs. Curriculum includes demonstrations, market-to-table excursions, and cooking competitions.
      Silversea Cruises - The Americas
      110 East Broward Blvd
      Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
      877-760-9052
      silversea.com