Each exclusive Maris voyage will showcase the culinary artistry of one of the renowned chefs from the JRE-Jeunes Restaurateurs, all of whom are rising stars under the age of 40 and have garnered international accolades, including Michelin stars. For the 2025 season, Maris offers a selection of ten expertly curated cruises spanning the Arctic, Europe, and the Mediterranean, with nine voyages aboard SH Diana and one aboard SH Vega. Each cruise will provide a unique experience of exceptional fine dining and cultural discovery.
Exceptional Culinary Experiences
On each Maris voyage, the featured chef will prepare a different signature dish every night, delighting guests with their creativity and expertise. The highlight of each cruise will be an extraordinary Gala Dinner, where the chef’s full culinary skills and passion for tradition, sustainability, and quality local ingredients will be on display. Additionally, the Maris chefs will lead cooking shows to share the secrets of their art and host gastronomic excursions ashore to explore local hunting, fishing, farming, foraging, and culinary traditions.
Star-Studded Lineup of Chefs
The JRE-Jeunes Restaurateurs star chefs lined up for the 2025 Maris sailings include:
- Heribert Dietrich from Switzerland (Michelin Star)
- 9 nights on SH Diana, exploring Europe’s Atlantic coast from Lisbon to Portsmouth, departing on 12 May 2025.
- Kevin Lejeune from Belgium (Michelin Star)
- 11 nights on SH Diana, traveling from Portsmouth to Dublin, departing on 21 May 2025.
- Philippe Deslarzes from Switzerland (Michelin Star)
- 8 nights on SH Diana, circumnavigating Iceland from Reykjavik, departing on 02 June 2025.
- Herman Cooijmans from the Netherlands
- 10 nights on SH Diana, from Tromsø to Amsterdam via the fjords, departing on 21 July 2025.
- Franco Körperich from Switzerland
- 8 nights on SH Vega, circumnavigating Iceland from Reykjavik, departing on 31 July 2025.
- David Goerne from France (Michelin Green Star)
- 11 nights on SH Diana, from Amsterdam to Lisbon, experiencing Europe’s historic Atlantic ports, departing on 31 July 2025.
- Federico Pettenuzzo from Italy (Michelin Star)
- 11 nights on SH Diana, from Lisbon to Palermo along Africa’s north coast, departing on 11 August 2025.
- Alberto Basso from Italy
- 10 nights on SH Diana, from Palermo to Venice, departing on 22 August 2025.
- Lukas Nagl from Austria
- 8 nights on SH Diana, exploring the Classical World from Venice to Piraeus, departing on 1 September 2025.
- Steffen Disch from Germany (Michelin Star)
- 9 nights on SH Diana, from Istanbul to Limassol, departing on 17 September 2025.
Unforgettable Culinary Voyages
Two series of cruises in the 2025 Maris selection, all aboard SH Diana, can be daisy-chained to create unforgettable voyages of gastronomic exploration. Guests can enjoy a double voyage from Lisbon in May or a choice of double or triple culinary discovery from Amsterdam in August.
Comments from Swan Hellenic and JRE-Jeunes Restaurateurs
Swan Hellenic Chief Commercial Officer Patrizia Iantorno commented, “Swan Hellenic and JRE-Jeunes Restaurateurs are proud to announce our new Maris series for 2025, born of a shared quest to go beyond and share experiences of the exceptional.”
Daniel Canzian, President of JRE-Jeunes Restaurateurs, added, “We’re delighted to showcase the tremendous talents of our chefs for Swan Hellenic voyagers again in 2025, creating dining experiences that match and enhance their extraordinary explorations aboard and ashore.”
The Ultimate in Cruise Gastronomy
The Maris 2025 gourmet cruises are set to offer an irresistible experience in high-end cruise gastronomy. Each voyage combines the culinary talents of internationally acclaimed chefs with the cultural richness of Swan Hellenic’s expedition cruises. Guests will not only savor exceptional cuisine but also engage in unique culinary activities, making these voyages a must for food enthusiasts and travelers seeking extraordinary experiences.
For more information about the Maris 2025 gourmet cruises and to book your voyage, visit Swan Hellenic’s official website. Experience the ultimate in cruise gastronomy and embark on a journey of culinary discovery with Swan Hellenic and JRE-Jeunes Restaurateurs in 2025.
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