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1. Celebrity Cruises
ोDOLW\ DQG FKRLFH ZHUH WKH PRVW frequently cited reasons for agents promoting Celebrity Cruises to top billing for its food and drink. Edge Class ships replace the main dining room with IRXU FRPSOLPHQWDU\ RSWLRQV RਬHULQJ Mediterranean, Italian, French and international cuisine, while new ship Celebrity Xcel ZLOO GHEXW ौH %D]DDU D three-storey space with casual dining, an open kitchen and a cooking school.
2. Virgin Voyages
Korean barbecue, Mexican with margaritas or veggie favourites – these are some of the standout eating experiences on board Virgin Voyages’ ships. For James Benny-Melki of Southampton-based Benny Travel by Inspire, it was the fact it has “so many VۑW, ەWHਬXE RSWLRQV IRU GLQLQJ – DQG QR no slouch on the drinks front, either, with cocktail bar On the Rocks and pool bar Aquatic Club among its best spots.
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4. Silversea’s ‘Salt’ (Sea and Land Taste) programme keeps it front of mind for food and drink, with culinary creations, cooking classes and a cocktail bar drawing inspiration from the destination. 5. Royal Caribbean International takes choice to a new level – forthcoming Star of the Seas will have more than 40 places to eat and drink, from poolside bites to ‘pods’ for a cocktail with a view. 6. Norwegian Cruise Line debuted three new venues on latest ship 1RUZHJLDQb$TXD D ौDL VSHFLDOLW\ UHVWDXUDQW SODQW EDVHG GLQLQJ LQ LWV ,QGXOJH )RRG +DOO DQG DQ HOHJDQW ZLQH EDU
PICTURES: Scott Grummett/Virgin Voyages; Jerry Wyszatycki/Avatar Productions 6 June 2025
travelweekly.co.uk
3. Oceania Cruises
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