May 23, 2012. During Holland America Line’s summer cruise season, the Culinary Arts Center program presented by Food & Wine magazine will host five of the world’s most celebrated chefs who will showcase their expertise and share tips with guests. Chef Kevin Sbraga, Food Stylist Denise Vivaldo, Entrepreneur Sonia Hunt, Chef Angelo Sosa, and Chef [...]

May 2, 2012. Holland America Line has introduced a new alternative, vegetarian-only menu, as well as 30 new vegetarian dishes to their main dining room menu, furthering the line’s commitment to providing exceptional dining experiences for all guests. Holland America Line’s award-winning Master Chef Rudi Sodamin has designed an exclusive 22-dish vegetarian and vegan menu [...]

March 13, 2012. Princess Cruises today revealed more details about several of the main dining room and specialty restaurant options that will be available aboard Royal Princess when the cruise ship debuts in June 2013, including new special venues and experiences, plus fresh twists on some Princess favorites. Among the new options are several distinct [...]

February 4, 2012. In 2012 Holland America Line’s Culinary Arts Center Program will host an all-star line-up of more than 60 celebrated chefs, cookbook authors and television personalities from the culinary world, including YouTube culinary sensation and “The Next Food Network Star” personality Serena Palumba, “Top Chef: Just Desserts” participant Zac Young and Chef Tony [...]

November 10, 2011. Princess Cruises’ signature Italian restaurant, Sabatini’s, has debuted an updated menu and new style of service, which is now available across the fleet aboard all ships featuring the popular eatery. Known for its celebrated pastas, seafood and Italian specialties, Sabatini’s is now featuring an updated collection of Italian favorites and an a [...]

November 9, 2011. Royal Caribbean International’s Splendour of the Seas will re-emerge from an extensive revitalization on November 25, 2011, with more than twice the number of dining options previously available to guests. The enhancements, including a variety of new restaurants first introduced aboard Oasis-class ships, stay true to the cruise line’s commitment to deliver [...]

October 3, 2011. Carnival Cruise Lines today unveiled Fun Ship 2.0, a program that will dramatically transform its on-board guest experience to deliver even more memorable vacations. The multi-year effort will offer guests mouth-watering new dining choices, more exciting bars and lounges, and captivating entertainment options through innovative partnerships and new branded spaces. In the [...]

August 8, 2011. If you are cruising with Celebrity after this coming September 1st, prepare to pay more for those ‘extra-fee’ dining choices. The Lawn Club Grill paint isn’t even dry yet but for this unique venue on the new Celebrity Silhouette, the fee will increase from $30 to $40 per person. Murano – which [...]

June 2, 2011. Royal Caribbean International has quietly increased the prices for many of the specialty dining venues on their ships. Most increases are for an additional $5 per person with a couple of exceptions. Chops steak house is now $30 per person, up from the previous $25. Giovanni’s Table lunch is $15 each, again [...]

August 9, 2010. After hosting an eight week-long contest, which culminated with five intense hours in the competition kitchens at The Culinary Institute of America, Royal Caribbean International has found the next culinary superstar to lead the kitchen of the signature restaurant onboard Allure of the Seas, the cruise line’s newest ship which will make [...]