Food and Dining

Chillful. Playful. Sinful. Three words that describe Eden, the mind-blowing new dining and entertainment venue set to debut on board Celebrity Edge, the brand-new ship from Celebrity Cruises. Located aft, Eden will span three decks and measure an incredible 12,650 sq. ft., floor-to-ceiling glass providing spectacular views of the ocean…

MSC Meraviglia has arrived and the largest ship in the MSC Cruises fleet, plus one of the largest in the world, is currently sailing under the Mediterranean sun on its inaugural season. Here are eight reasons why we loved the ship when we were on board for the star-studded christening…

From Roman remains unearthed in a sprawling Gothic Quarter to fantastical creations born from the wilder mind of Antoni Gaudí, the buildings of Barcelona are as unique as they are unmissable. Gaudy Gaudí For art historians and architectural scholars, Antoni Gaudí is like Marmite; either admired as a genius of…

For a quaint fishing village on the colourful coast of the Italian Riviera, Portofino attracts its fair share of the rich, famous and fabulous. Their yachts jostle for space in the harbour and you’ll spot them sipping expensive vintages at Hotel Splendido’s La Terrazza restaurant, where a lunch bill stretching…

Having been invited to spend last weekend with Hurtigruten, we were pretty happy to discover that we would be bedding down on none other than the MS Kong Harald; the first of the Hurtigruten fleet to be transformed with an extensive refurbishment. Having spent Friday night in a rather wet…

It’s one of those age old cruising traditions that nobody understands but everybody embraces: the Baked Alaska Parade. Lights go down, music turns up and waiters dance around the room with flaming deserts in one hand and twirling napkins in the other. Some love it, others hate it, but exactly…

It’s just over a month since Anthem of the Seas arrived in Southampton for her sparkling launch and inaugural season. With the first of her passengers back on dry land, we decided to find out what you’re saying about Royal Caribbean’s newest addition. Fine Dining ‘There are 18 dining venues…

What do Jamie Oliver, Atul Kochhar and Nobu Matsuhisa have in common? Amazing food. From a nations favourite, to Michelin starred and celebrity magnets; these three chefs know all there is to know about food. Like the saying ‘with great knowledge comes great responsibility’, with great food comes a great…

Last weekend saw the spectacular arrival of Britannia into her homeport of Southampton. As we boarded the ship for a weekend of inaugural celebrations, it was The Cookery Club that caught our attention. Britain’s very first cookery school at sea, The Cookery Club is a seriously sleek spot in which…

It’s a question asked time and time again: what is really included in a cruise line’s drinks package? The promise of beers, spirits, cocktails, wines, coffee and more, all at an inclusive rate, is tempting to cruisers who are keen to avoid nasty surprises when presented with their on board…