Wine & Food Cruise
Experience the foods of New Zealand and Australia on the high seas
The epicurean appeal of New Zealand and Australia will take to the seas when Crystal Cruises showcases food from the region on March 30 during a 12-day Wine & Food Experiences of Discovery cruise. Master Sommeliers Robert Bath and Cameron Douglas - the first and only Master Sommelier from New Zealand - will guide guests through the nuances and pairings of New Zealand's finest vintages, while optional Crystal Adventures take guests to celebrated Cloudy Bay Vineyards, Hawke's Bay, and Marlborough. Sailing to Sydney, leading Australian chef and innovator Serge Dansereau will share regional specialties via cooking demonstrations, tastings, and special menus, while top Australian food purveyor Simon Johnson will host tastings of artisanal cheeses and gourmet chocolate.
"With Crystal, in great style and comfort, epicureans can enjoy an authentic, informed wine and food experience," said Toni Neumeister, Crystal Cruises' vice president, food and beverage. "The guest experts - icons in their fields - along with Crystal Symphony's own culinary professionals, share a breadth of knowledge that will no doubt enhance the flavors of this magical itinerary."
Ashore, Crystal Adventures offer intimate looks at the farms and vineyards dotting the coast:
- Cloudy Bay Vineyards, which first put New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc on the map, provides guests with a tutored tasting session in the privately-hosted barrel room.
- At Hawke's Bay, New Zealand's leading wine-producing region, guests will visit three of 600 celebrated wineries, Brookfield's Vineyards, Church Road, and Mission Estate.
- From the rich farmlands of the Wairau Valley to the vineyards of Marlborough, the largest grape-growing region in New Zealand, then Havelock, the mussel shellfish hub, guests will see varied sides of New Zealand food and drink.
From Auckland, Crystal Symphony visits Picton, Wellington, Christchurch, Napier, and Dunedin, New Zealand; the breathtaking fjords of Milford Sound, Doubtful Sound, and its longest fjord, Dusky Sound; concluding with an overnight in Sydney.
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