Taste a rich new Bordeaux.

Enjoy hands-on preparation of culinary creations.

Discover an unexpected way to pair food and wine.

The Personal Enrichment Series features Food and Wine theme sailings on many cruise lines. Events have been created to excite and surprise you with authentic and intimate culinary experiences on both land and at sea. Food And Wine At Sea participants will enjoy a variety of exclusive amenities and by invitation only experiences not available to other cruise passengers.

Celebrated chefs, distinguished wine experts and other culinary connoisseurs will share their secrets and personally enrich your luxury cruise to some of the world's most exotic destinations.

Featured Cruises

Time Sensitive Offer: 2-for-1 Cruise Fares, Free Air, Additional Savings and Free Unlimited Shore Excursions
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Theme Cruise: Bon Appétit Travel Series

This hosted sailing will provide guests with the opportunity to enjoy private events with celebrated guest chef Shaun Hergatt on board exclusively for our group. Mix and mingle with Chef Hergatt during exclusive epicurean experiences and interactive demonstrations that will reflect the taste and style of the region, as well as his own culinary character.

Executive Chef and Partner of SHO, Shaun Hergatt*, will bring his passion for hospitality and his stellar culinary background to this unique Bon Appétit Travel Series cruise. His distinctive style of boldly flavored, innovative dishes based on the flavors of Australia has won praise in the US and abroad. Join him on this authentic and intimate enriching adventure.


September 22, 2010
Istanbul/Monte Carlo
Vacation Offer ID #379584
Time Sensitive Offer: 2-for-1 Cruise Fares, Free Air, Additional Savings and Free Unlimited Shore Excursions
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Theme Cruise: Bon Appétit Travel Series

This hosted sailing will provide guests with the opportunity to enjoy private events with celebrated guest chef Kurt Gutenbrunner on board exclusively for our group. Mix and mingle with Chef Gutenbrunner during exclusive epicurean experiences and interactive demonstrations that will reflect the taste and style of the region, as well as his own culinary character.

Executive Chef and Restaurateur Kurt Gutenbrunner* has been able to take all of his experiences and synthesize them with his passion for Austrian food—developing creative yet authentic menus that showcase quality ingredients with an artistic flair. He will bring his passion for marrying food and art to this unique Bon Appétit Travel Series cruise. Join him on this enriching adventure.


October 9, 2010
Rome/Istanbul
Vacation Offer ID #379587
Time Sensitive Offer: 2-for-1 Cruise Fares, Free Air, Additional Savings and Free Unlimited Shore Excursions
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Theme Cruise: Bon Appétit Travel Series

This hosted sailing will provide guests with the opportunity to enjoy private events with celebrated guest chef Susur Lee on board exclusively for our group. Mix and mingle with Chef Lee during exclusive epicurean experiences and interactive demonstrations that will reflect the taste and style of the region, as well as his own culinary character.

Hailed by Zagat as “a culinary genius,” Susur Lee has emerged from his humble beginnings as a 16-year-old apprentice in Hong Kong to become a worldwide leader in Asian fusion cuisine, blending traditional Chinese dishes with classical French techniques. In addition to opening award-winning restaurants Madeline and Lee in Toronto, Shang in New York City and Zentan in Washington DC, Lee is a sought-after guest chef across the globe, and has been featured on numerous media outlets, including the CBS Morning Show and on season two of Bravo’s reality series "Top Chef Masters.” A noted philanthropist, he contributes regularly to charity and community projects.


October 11, 2010
New York City/Montreal
Vacation Offer ID #408312
Time Sensitive Offer: 2-for-1 Cruise Fares, Free Air, Additional Savings and Free Unlimited Shore Excursions
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Theme Cruise: Food And Wine At Sea

In addition to Crystal's Wine and Food Festival with celebrity chefs and distinguished wine experts, guests on this Personal Enrichment Series hosted sailing will also receive exclusive amenities and have access to invitation only experiences hosted by celebrated Jamie West* of the 5 diamond Ojai Valley Inn & Spa.

Personal Enrichment Series

September 5, 2010
Istanbul/Barcelona
Vacation Offer ID #389081

Prices are per person, based on double occupancy, subject to availability and change without notice, and are not guaranteed until paid in full. Airfare, except for certain cruise lines, is additional. Taxes and fuel supplements are additional. Exclusive amenities are per double occupancy stateroom. Events are capacity controlled. Celebrity guests are subject to change or cancellation. Restrictions may apply.

Personal Enrichment vacations are offered exclusively by
travel professionals affiliated with Signature Travel Network.

For more information, call a Cruise Specialist at 925-831-8103

Chef Nobu Matsuhisa's Black Cod with Miso

Marinate this dish overnight. The sauce also works well with beef and salmon.

Ingredients:

1/2 cup sake
3/4 cup mirin
2 cups white miso paste
1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
4 black cod fillets, about 8 ounces each
Click here for complete menu ingredients and preparation

The Vintage Room on Crystal Cruises

The Vintage Room, a unique dining experience offered only on board Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity, was created specifically for those who appreciate fine wines. Food And Wine At Sea guests will have the exclusive opportunity to experience this unparalleled culinary journey in an intimate setting: a Vintage Room dinner is served to a maximum of only 14 guests.

The unique feature of this extraordinary Vintage Room dining experience is that the wines are personally selected from Crystal Cruises'' extensive wine list, then a unique menu is crafted by Crystal''s chef de cuisine to complement the vintages chosen. During the evening, the Head Sommelier offers complete wine tasting notes to enrich each course and each guest''s Vintage Room experience.

Click here to view a sample Vintage Room menu

 

There is nothing more valuable than a memory of a lifetime, particularly those created while on an enriching vacation. Our Personal Enrichment Series was specially designed to enhance your travels by providing exclusive, authentic and intimate experiences on both land and sea.