Oceania Cruises Introduces New “Signature Sailings” in 2013

April 10, 2013 By: Newswire

Oceania Cruises’ line-up of “Signature Sailings” for 2013 featuring Master Chef Jacques Pépin, Wendy Perrin from Condé Nast Traveler, jazz artists, wine and culinary experts and more.

Departing on May 6 and June 23, 2013 respectively, the Marina and Riviera Wine & Food Celebration voyages will include presentations from chefs and wine connoisseurs, culinary demonstrations, wine tastings and more.

On Marina’s 20-day “Grand Panama Canal” cruise from Lima to New York City, South American wine expert Daniel Soto will host wine lectures and tastings of South American wines. Soto will be joined by chef and culinary author Paulette Mitchell, who will demonstrate classic South American dishes.

During the Caribbean segment of the cruise, Bacardi Rum’s Brand Ambassador Kate Dahlen will host a rum tasting and the culinary team from Grand Cayman’s Ritz Carlton will demonstrate some Caribbean delicacies. Guests will also have the opportunity to attend wine lectures, tastings and pairing presentations with wine expert Karen King and the executive chef of the Bon Appétit Culinary Center, Kathryn Kelly. In addition, the cruise also will feature Wendy Perrin, from Condé Nast Traveler, who will share suggestions from her “Secrets Every Smart Traveler Should Know.”

On Riviera’s 10-day cruise from Monte Carlo to Rome, Kelly will be joined by several culinary experts, including the Culinary Institute of America’s Master Baker Eric Kastel, who will share the secrets of great bread making. New York wine educator, businessman and sommelier Tony Didio will lead a series of wine lectures, tastings and wine pairing presentations throughout the voyage. Master Cheese Expert Max McCalman will be onboard to share secrets of cheeses and advice on wine and cheese pairings.

Recording artist and Cape Coral restaurateur Valerie Elam will join both the May 6th and June 23rd cruises to perform for guests during the wine events. Master Chef Jacques Pépin, who serves as Oceania Cruises’ executive culinary director, will sail on Riviera’s 10-day Sept. 19, 2013 cruise from Barcelona to Lisbon. Pépin will also host classes in the Bon Appétit Culinary Center.

For more information, visit www.OceaniaCruises.com.