Food epitomizes a destination’s love for tradition, culture and innovation – it transcends borders and connects people. As you travel and meet local chefs, writers, sommeliers and farmers, you learn that the food, the recipes and the culinary traditions have a way of weaving memories and moments together harmoniously.
And one of the best ways to enjoy these stories and culinary passions is on board a cruise.
Our partner cruise lines are going far beyond normal gastronomic experiences and pilgrimages, and are creating once-in-a-lifetime epicurean occasions for every single guest.
Hungry globetrotters are now getting the chance to cook with Michelin-starred chefs in professional kitchens, explore spice markets and fresh fruit stalls with food experts; dine with local families in homes and huts, and sample street fare in diverse ports all around the world.
These food-focused and cultured cruises make up our exclusive Culinary Collection. Every departure, every voyage and every divine expedition features curated moments you crave as a gourmet traveler, plus additional amenities just for booking with us.
From complimentary bottles of wine in your luxe stateroom to cooking classes on board and on shore and local food excursions all over the world – you’ll indulge in a world of epicurean delights no matter which cruise you choose.
After all, food has power. It amazes, astonishes, surprises, shocks, delights and excites.
Special Acendas VIP Amenities with our Culinary Cruise Partners Include:
Celebrity Cruises
Receive 1-night Complimentary Specialty Dining plus enjoy the services of a Distinctive Voyages Host, a Private Cocktail Reception & Exclusive Shore Event
Holland America Line
Receive a VIP Package per Stateroom on select sailings, plus enjoy the services of a Distinctive Voyages Host, a Private Cocktail Reception & Exclusive Shore Event or Shipboard Credit
Crystal Cruises
Enjoy $60 per person for specialty dining plus enjoy the services of a Distinctive Voyages Host, a Private Cocktail Reception & Exclusive Shore Event
Oceania Cruises
Receive $200 Onboard Credit per stateroom, which can be applied to experience a cooking class at The Culinary Center, in addition to 2-for-1 Cruise Fares with Free Airfare and Free Unlimited Internet, plus your choices of Free Shore Excursions, Free Beverage Package or up to $800 additional Shipboard Credit
Avalon Waterways
Enjoy a complimentary bottle of wine plus free prepaid gratuities on featured sailings
Silversea
Enjoy Shipboard Credit up to $500 per stateroom
Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Enjoy a Complimentary Bottle of Champagne plus enjoy the services of a Distinctive Voyages Host, a Private Cocktail Reception & Exclusive Shore Event
Seabourn
Enjoy the services of a Distinctive Voyages Host, a Private Cocktail Reception & Exclusive Shore Event
Contact an Acendas Travel Advisor to plan your Culinary Cruise and to take advantage of these Acendas VIP special amenities.