Flavors of the World at Sea: Regent Seven Seas Cruises Unveils Immersive Culinary Experiences Aboard Seven Seas Prestige

The modern luxury traveler is no longer content with merely observing a destination from afar. Today, the ultimate journey is defined by deep immersion—a desire to touch, see, and quite literally, taste the cultural fabric of the places we visit. Recognizing that food is the ultimate bridge between cultures, Regent Seven Seas Cruises® is elevating epicurean travel to new heights aboard its highly anticipated vessel, Seven Seas Prestige™.

Marking the ultra-luxury cruise line’s first new ship class in a decade, Seven Seas Prestige is set to debut a reimagined Culinary Arts Kitchen. Far beyond a standard shipboard activity, this state-of-the-art facility will serve as a living hub of gastronomic storytelling, offering 64 Culinary Arts Kitchen Classes and 25 Epicurean Explorer Tours scheduled across its global sailings up to March 2029. To maintain an atmosphere of intimate, personalized discovery, every single class and shore excursion is strictly limited to 18 guests or fewer.

A World-Class Cooking School Facing the Open Ocean

The heart of this epicurean evolution is a professional-grade teaching facility designed to rival the finest culinary institutions on land. Imagine standing at one of the 18 fully equipped individual teaching stations, practicing your knife skills or mastering a complex local recipe, all while gazing out through dramatic floor-to-ceiling windows that frame the ever-shifting open sea.

Curated and crafted by Chef Kathryn Kelly, a graduate of the prestigious Culinary Institute of America and Regent's executive chef and director of culinary enrichment, the curriculum seamlessly blends professional technique with approachable, social fun.

Starting from US$129 per guest, the 2-hour masterclasses dive deep into international culinary heritage:

• Cocina Latina: A vibrant exploration of Latin American cuisine from Mexico to Patagonia. Guests learn how the kitchen elevates simple ingredients, like the rib-eye steak or the humble potato, into deeply flavorful masterpieces complemented by handcrafted regional cocktails.
• Australia Through the Ages: A fascinating chronological look at the continent's fusion cuisine. The class starts with the indigenous use of the native macadamia nut and traces how British, Chinese, and European migrations shaped contemporary Australian dining, paired with a trendy "Down Under" artisan cocktail.
• Journey Across the Mediterranean: An epicurean celebration of regional staples from France, Greece, Israel, Italy, Morocco, Spain, and Turkey. Chef instructors share personal favorite recipes, wines, and stories gathered from their years of cruising and tasting across the Mediterranean Sea.

From Shore to Ship: The Epicurean Explorer Tours

The culinary journey doesn't end when the ship docks. Regent's Epicurean Explorer Tours allow small groups of gourmands to step off the ship and directly into local culinary subcultures under the guidance of expert chef instructors. Guests can wander through chaotic local markets, sample authentic street treasures, or dine at world-renowned Michelin-starred restaurants.

What makes these excursions unique is their circular narrative: many tours return directly to the ship's Culinary Arts Kitchen for subsequent tastings, technical demonstrations, or olive oil masterclasses, fluidly connecting the shore to the ship.

Curated Tour Highlights for 2027 Voyages:

• Chef-Led Market Tour & Tapas in Bilbao (US$159 per guest): Sailing on the Sunlit Iberia voyage (May 11, 2027), guests explore Bilbao's historic Mercado de la Ribera and the charming Old Quarter. After indulging in pintxos (Basque-style tapas) paired with the region's crisp, sparkling white txakoli wine, guests return to the ship for a Basque-inspired tasting and lively conversation.

• Chef-Led Gastronomy Tour & Tapas Lunch in Barcelona (US$159 per guest): Part of the Timeless Shores voyage (June 8, 2027), this excursion offers a deep dive into Catalonia’s legendary markets, including La Boqueria and Santa Caterina. Following a generous, social tapas lunch on land, the adventure wraps up back on board with an intimate cava tasting among newfound friends.

• Chef-Led Market Tour, Olive Farm & Tapas in Palma de Mallorca (US$209 per guest): Featured on the Prestige of Portugal voyage (June 8, 2027), travelers wander the vibrant stalls of Olivar Market before driving into the rugged Mallorcan countryside to Treurer, a family-owned farm. After walking the groves and tasting ultra-premium olive oils, guests head back to the ship for a practical masterclass on how to properly store, handle, and cook with olive oil in daily life.

"The popularity of discovering destinations through food is undeniable; this is why we have placed a strong emphasis on epicurean enrichment on board Seven Seas Prestige," notes Wesley D’Silva, president of Regent Seven Seas Cruises. "Our Culinary Arts Kitchen experiences are a must for any foodie."

Navigating Your Journey

Culinary Arts Kitchen classes and Epicurean Explorer Tours require an additional cost and can be conveniently reserved prior to setting sail via guests' online accounts.

By marrying ultra-luxury seafaring with the raw, human stories found inside local kitchens and markets, Seven Seas Prestige proves that the true heart of travel isn't just the miles you cover—it is the flavors, skills, and shared stories you bring back home.

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