Celebrity Chefs set Sail for inaugural New England Culinary Cruise
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A unique, all-inclusive culinary experience is coming to the east coast this fall, bringing together renowned chefs and food enthusiasts for a five-day voyage from Boston to Maine and Canada. The cruise,dubbed “Chefs Making Waves: Destination New England,” will depart aboard the 965-foot Norwegian Gem from October 24-28,2025,marking its first voyage from Boston after successful runs out of miami.
A Floating Feast for Food Lovers
This isn’t your typical cruise. “Chefs Making Waves” offers a distinctive possibility to not only enjoy top-tier cuisine but also to interact with the culinary masters behind it. Passengers will be joined at sea by some of the nation’s most celebrated chefs, cookbook authors, restaurateurs, and television personalities. The experience promises “bottomless top-tier eats” and a chance to network and learn from industry leaders.
The itinerary includes stops in Portland, Maine, and Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada, allowing guests to explore the scenic harbors and vibrant flavors of New England.According to a company release, the cruise will feature cooking demonstrations, curated dining experiences, resturant takeovers, and buffet spotlights.
Meet the Culinary Crew
The notable lineup of chefs participating in the inaugural New England voyage includes:
- Eric Adjepong
- Gabe Bertaccini
- Alton Brown
- Kardea Brown
- esther Choi
- Alex Guarnaschelli
- Jeff Mauro
- Marc Murphy
- Andrew Zimmern
- Jamie bissonnette
- Josh Capon
notably, Kardea Brown is highlighted as a featured chef for this epicurean adventure. One analyst noted the strategic inclusion of well-known television personalities is likely to drive significant interest in the cruise.
An All-Inclusive Fall Escape
“Chefs Making waves: Destination New England” is designed as a fully immersive, four-night culinary journey. The cruise aims to provide a “life-changing experience” for food lovers, combining culinary exploration with the beauty of the New England coastline. A senior official stated that guests can expect to be “dropped off at home” after the cruise, streamlining the travel experience.
Why is this cruise happening? The cruise line, capitalizing on the growing popularity of culinary tourism, seeks to offer a premium, immersive experience beyond traditional cruising. The success of similar culinary cruises out of Miami prompted the expansion to the east Coast and the New England region.
Who is involved? The cruise is organized by an unnamed cruise line operating the Norwegian Gem. It features ten prominent chefs-Eric Adjepong, Gabe Bertaccini, Alton Brown, Kardea Brown, Esther Choi, Alex Guarnaschelli, Jeff Mauro, Marc Murphy, Andrew Zimmern, Jamie Bissonnette, and Josh Capon-along with other food industry professionals. Passengers are the target audience.
What does the cruise entail? The five-day cruise departs from Boston, Massachusetts, and visits Portland, Maine, and Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada. It offers cooking demonstrations, curated dining, restaurant takeovers, and buffet spotlights, all lead by the featured chefs. The cruise is all-inclusive and includes transportation to passengers’ homes after the voyage.
How will it work? Passengers will sail aboard the Norwegian gem,participating in culinary events and exploring the ports of call. The cruise line
