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They say the way to a heart is through the stomach—and food can be just as powerful a way into a destination. Celebrity Cruises brings travelers closer to the places they visit through culinary experiences inspired by local culture, cuisine, and traditions. Local-led menus and onboard drink pairings are matched with hands-on, epicurean excursions on land, including visits with chefs, winemakers, and farmers. Like a portal into authentic destination experiences, these food and wine journeys promise both onboard and shoreside surprises.

EUROPE

Celebrity’s newest Edge Series ship, Celebrity Xcel, introduced a first-of-its-kind venue called The Bazaar. During Celebrity Xcel’s Mediterranean sailings, The Bazaar rotates through four destination-inspired festivals, each built around food, culture, and craft.

Opa Festival | Greece: Think baklava and moussaka paired with evil-eye jewelry crafting and live music.

La Dolce Vita Festival | Italy: Sip limoncello and handcraft pasta, then try tiramisu-making, explored through the lens of the evening’s “Venetian magic” theme.

Salud Festival | Spain: Savor sangria and tapas alongside flamenco dancers and matador performances.

Silk & Spice Festival | Morocco and Turkey: Experience fragrant teas, Turkish delights, and local dancers.

AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND

Dedicated specialty-cruise themes, sailed aboard Celebrity Edge and Celebrity Solstice, spotlight the region’s wine capitals and coastal food traditions.

Adelaide, South Australia: Discover Adelaide Hills and the historic Barossa Valley on a featured excursion that includes a private cooking demo and tasting at chef Maggie Beer’s Farm Shop in Barossa.

Eden, New South Wales: This region is known for gold-medal oysters and abalone. Pair an oyster-farmer-led Pambula Lake cruise with a stop at Longstocking microbrewery.

Hobart, Tasmania: Take artisanal cheese and wine tours, including a Bangor Vineyards visit. Hosted by owner Matt Dunbabin, the experience is paired with canapés and views of the Tasman Peninsula.

Napier, New Zealand: This Hawke’s Bay wine region excursion includes an organic boutique winery tasting plus a tea with local hosts.

Bay of Islands, New Zealand: Taste seafood-driven cuisine plus a “Flavors of the Bay” food tour of avocado farms, honey producers, chocolatiers, and a vineyard tasting.