Extraordinary culinary experiences
are a hallmark of every Crystal
Cruisesvacation.
Now, Crystal Cruises is bringing culinary experts along on a luxury
voyage through
the Arctic
Circle,
offering hands-on instruction in preparing chef specialties, live
cooking demonstrations, wine tastings,
and specially-designed menus for select Crystal Dining Room dinners
Crystal
Symphony and Crystal
Serenity’s
extensive, innovative choices for gourmandizing include the
ultra-luxury line’s coveted cheese and wine cellars, overseen by
on-board, certified cheese and wine sommeliers (Court
of Master Sommeliers-certified);
and gourmet dining options at every meal, whether in the Crystal
Dining Room, at afternoon tea, or inNobu
Matsuhisa and Piero
Selvaggio’s
specialty restaurants.
A
Norwegian Culinary Olympics Team member, Cordon Bleu Master Chef,
and Domaine
Laroche Brand
Ambassador will bring spice to the ice during Crystal Cruises’
luxury voyage through the Arctic Circle in 2013. The special
guests will be aboard as part of a “Wine and Food” theme
enhancing the ultra-luxe line’s annual North Cape cruise next
July. The Crystal Serenity voyage begins July 5, sailing from
Copenhagen to Stockholm, visiting 10 ports over 15 days filled with
sipping Europe’s finest local beverages, learning about local
dishes from gourmands, and seeing the breathtaking scenery of
Lapland.
The
culinary experts currently scheduled are:
- Sven Erik Renaa: Proprieter of Norway’s renowned Renaa Restaurants, winner of numerous Chef of the Year awards, and manager of the champion Norwegian National Culinary Team.
- Gwénaël Laroche: Brand Ambasadress for (and family member of ) Burgundy’s Domaine Laroche winery, a name that is virtually synonymous with Chablis and has won “The Best White Wine in the World” from Wine Spectator.
- Mark Cummings: A certified Cordon Bleu Master Chef, restaurateur, and star of TV’s The Very Best of Everything.
Foodie
fun also segues to shore, with Crystal Adventures that take travelers
on a “Quest for King Crab” in the waters of Sarnesfjorden
(followed by eating the day’s catch); to Tromsø’s oldest pub and
Mack’s Brewery to learn (and taste!) the art of crafting arctic
beer; and to three different ice bars (in Leknes, Stockholm,
Honningsvåg) for perfectly-chilled vodka sipping.
The
voyage includes overnights in Copenhagen and Stockholm at the
cruise’s beginning and end; calls in Geiranger, Honningsvåg,
Tromsø, Lofoten, Ålesund, Loen, and Bergen,
Norway;
Crystal’s first return to Murmansk, Russia in 18 years; and
cruising the Norewgian Fjords, North Cape/Arctic Circle, and North,
Barents, and Baltic
Seas.
All-inclusive “Book Now” fares offer special savings.
Crystal
Cruises has one of the most renowned wine cellars at sea.
Crystal also crafts their our own wine, specially blended for
sophisticated palettes and to accompany our incredible gourmet
cuisine. Watch how they craft our wines in Northern California, and
see our sommeliers discuss the careful decision-making that goes into
every drop.
by Chris
Owen
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