Regent Seven Seas Cruises is offering 12 new Epicurean Explorer Tours, which will allow travelers to enjoy food-focused shore excursions in destinations around the world, including Asia, Europe, and Canada & New England.
“ These thoughtfully designed Epicurean Explorer Tours offer a transformative experience that connects ultra-luxury travelers to the cultural heart of each destination through its most fundamental expression : food , ” says Jason Montague, Chief Luxury Officer of Regent Seven Seas Cruises. 
Combining Regent's promise of gourmet perfection with immersive exploration, these new tours offer food lovers authentic and unparalleled culinary adventures. Limited to just 18 guests per session, the Epicurean Explorer Tours provide an intimate and immersive experience for discovering global gastronomy and traditions in a hands-on way.
“ The Epicurean Explorer Tours represent the ultimate expression of culinary exploration and have been designed following meticulous destination research by our team of expert and highly qualified chefs , ” says Chef Kathryn Kelly, Executive Chef and Director of Culinary Enrichment for Regent Seven Seas Cruises. “ We are a passionate team that enjoys sharing our gastronomic and cultural knowledge with our valued Regent foodie guests . ”
Available to book on voyages aboard Seven Seas Grandeur, Seven Seas Splendor and Seven Seas Explorer, these new tours bring the total collection to 46 immersive experiences.
In the words of Juan Rodero, General Manager of Un Mundo de Cruceros/StarClass and exclusive agent for Regent Seven Seas in Spain, “ Following the announcement of special voyages and partnerships with Aston Martin to share a Formula One experience with Pedro De la Rosa, or with Annika Sörestam to visit the most iconic golf courses in the United Kingdom, there has been strong demand for these types of offerings, meticulously crafted and focused on the most discerning guests , following the trend in the ultra-luxury cruise sector to achieve completely personalized experiences. Thus, the growing trend of combining immersive experiences with a focus on haute cuisine is perfectly integrated into Regent's offerings. ”
MediterraneanandNorthern Europe
Amsterdam,Netherlands: Farm to Plate Lunch
Guests will enjoy a chef-guided lunch at De Kas Restaurant, located in a restored, century-old greenhouse. Ingredients harvested from the restaurant's gardens will be transformed into an exquisite four-course menu paired with the finest wines.
Belfast, Ireland: Coastal Flavors of County Down
Those who opt for this proposal will join chef Paul Cunningham, a contestant on the BBC cooking series Great British Menu, on a seaweed and herb gathering experience along Dundrum Bay, followed by a tasting of fresh seafood and chowder, accompanied by the perfect beer with views of the Mourne Mountains.
Invergordon, Scotland: ForagingandScottish Cooking Class Onboard
Guests will learn to prepare Scotland's iconic traditional soup, Cullen Skink, by sourcing local ingredients in Invergordon. They will sample award-winning haggis at a local butcher and select organic vegetables at Black Isle Brewery, before returning to the ship for a cooking class paired with a selection of Scotch whisky.
Valencia,Spain. Albufera and theAuthenticPaella
The proposal involves sailing through the rice fields of the Albufera with a chef and participating in a practical demonstration in the preparation of authentic Valencian paella at the El Redolí Restaurant, cooked over a wood fire.
Valletta, Malta: Maltese Artisan Treasures
Discover Maltese culinary heritage with a chef, from artisanal bread making in a family bakery to preparing the famous pastizzi in a historic grotto that served as a shelter in World War II.
Canada& New England
Halifax, Nova Scotia: Cider and Chowder – AuthenticNovaScotia
A selection of artisanal ciders will be sampled, and lunch featuring the iconic seafood chowder and innovative crobster roll will be enjoyed at a trendy Dartmouth restaurant.
Quebec, Canada:Agastronomicthrough the Island of Orleans.
Guests will explore Orleans Island with visits to a charming tea house, a bakery with fresh pastries, and a traditional sugar cottage to sample artisanal maple products.
Victoria, British Columbia:Infusions – Flowers, Teaand Honey
Guests can enjoy afternoon tea in a private room at Butchart Gardens mansion, followed by a tour of the gardens, a tasting of artisanal ice cream, and a visit to Country Bee Honey Farm to learn about the art of beekeeping.
Asia
Busan, South Korea: Busan Markets Tour
Explore the famous Jagalchi and Gukje markets with a Regent chef, discovering seafood and local produce before returning to the Culinary Arts Kitchen to prepare authentic Korean dishes.
Kobe, Japan:A Culinary Tour of Kobe
Discover traditional Japanese knife-making techniques and enjoy a Kobe beef dinner prepared by a teppanyaki master at a restaurant overlooking Osaka Castle.
Kochi , Japan : Tataki Culinary Tradition
You can tour the Hirome market and learn to cook the local dish "katsuo no tataki", a fresh bonito grilled over an open fire at the Tosa Tataki Dojo restaurant.
Shimizu, Japan : Japanese Fish Essentials
Experience a culinary immersion with a local chef at the Kashi-no-Ichi market, followed by a hands-on sushi class with fresh seafood.
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