Small Ship Culinary & Wine Cruises

CRUISE WITH A CULINARY SUPERSTAR

Imagine learning firsthand how your favorite chef turns the freshest local ingredients into mouthwatering Sicilian cannoli or mushroom polpettine. Imagine going on market tours, tasting local specialties, dining on perfectly wine-paired meals, and asking all those epicurean questions you’ve been dying to ask. On a culinary-themed Windstar cruise, you’ll have the chance to do all this and more in the company of an esteemed James Beard Foundation Chef. Each James Beard Foundation Culinary Cruise features: Hosted dinner with a James Beard Foundation Chef, including wine pairings and demonstrations by the Chef.

Windstar Knows the Way to Cruising with a Culinary Superstar

Curated Wine Cruises

As part of our commitment to unique epicurean experiences around the world, guests can enjoy a variety of curated wines on some of our most special itineraries. It’s just one more way we help you fully savor the journey and whet your appetite for travel. Each Wine Cruise features: two exclusive wine-tasting workshops with the vintners on each voyage.

Wine & Dine

Each James Beard Foundation Culinary Cruise features: Hosted dinner with a James Beard Foundation Chef, including wine pairings and demonstrations by the Chef.

Official Cruise Line of the James Beard Foundation

The James Beard Foundation is an organization committed to celebrating, nurturing and honoring chefs and other leaders making America’s food culture more delicious, diverse and sustainable for everyone. This partnership also extends beyond the dining room to a wide range of culinary events and activities that help guests connect more intimately with local cultures. The James Beard Foundation nominates and chooses winners of the James Beard Awards, referred to as the “Oscars” of the restaurant industry.

All-Star Roster

Our past James Beard Foundation affiliated chef have included: Hugh Acheson, Renee Erickson, Duskie Estes, Judy Ni, Andy Ricker, and more.

Can't Make These Dates?

Every year, Windstar features three James Beard Foundation Culinary Collection cruises, but if you can't make the date with your favorite chef, you'll still be able to find the recipes they created served in Amphora on every cruise. Look for them on the dinner menu nightly and try them all to see if you have a favorite.

WINDSTAR'S CULINARY & WINE CRUISES