Holland America | Masterchef Cruise
Holland American’s 2,106 passenger Nieuw Amsterdam will be hosting a Masterchef cruise in November 2016. The 7-night voyage will sail to the Eastern Caribbean, visiting Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos; San Juan, Puerto Rico; Philipsburg, St. Maarten; and Half Moon Cay, Bahamas. Appearances by MasterChef Season 4 winner, Luca Manfe; Season 5 runner–up, Elizabeth Cauvel; and Masterchef Junior winner, Addison Osta Smith will be made throughout the cruise, as well as a number of surprise appearances by contestants from past seasons of both Masterchef and Masterchef Junior.
As part of the programming, the Masterchef stars will invite guests to go behind the scenes of America’s favorite cooking show. There will be Mystery Box Challenges and cooking demonstrations, giving guests a chance to spend time with their favorite cooks. All Stars will also compete in an all–out Finale Cook Off tournament to be named the 2016 MasterChef Cruise Champion.
Carnival Cruise Line | Honor. Family. Fun Initiative
A new initiative designed to support US military families is being launched by Carnival, alongside 7–time Grammy Award winning superstar Carrie Underwood and representatives of Operation Homefront. The event is part of a year–long partnership between Carrie and Carnival to support the “Honor. Family. Fun.” program and raise money for Operation Homefront.
The program includes a series of 10 concerts, which kicked off in Jacksonville, FL earlier this year. Before each concert, select military families will be treated to a personal meet–and–greet with Carrie before her concerts. For the final concert in the program, Carrie Underwood will perform a special, private pier-side concert for hundreds of service men and women and their families aboard Carnival’s newest ship, Carnival Vista, on November 4, 2016, in New York, NY.
Princess Cruises | Chocolate Journeys
If you love chocolate, then a Princess Cruise just might be the perfect cruise for you! The cruise line has teamed up with acclaimed chocolatier, Norman Love, whose silky, rich confections have been nationally recognized. Love has designed some of the most decadent, hand–crafted treats for the cruise line’s exclusive Chocolate Journeys program. Passengers will find artful chocolate creations on select main dining room dessert menus, and on certain evenings, guests can enjoy a new signature Chocolate Souffle with White Chocolate Sauce which was specially developed for the cruise. Throughout the ship, guests can find more unique chocolate creations in Sabatini’s Italian Restaurant, Crown Grill, and Sterling Steakhouse. Premium chocolate treats, including milk chocolate mousse caramel, chocolate flan peanut butter cake tart and milk chocolate Chantilly éclairs, can be enjoyed 24-hours at the International Café.
As if that isn’t enough, there are also wine tastings, expertly paired with premium chocolate and a whole cocktail menu dedicated to chocolate. If you need to take a break from consuming too many sweets, sign up for a chocolate spa treatment where you’ll be indulged in a hydrating, anti–oxidant chocolate body treatment.
Holland America | Country Music Cruise 2017
Holland America’s Oosterdam, which features 11 passenger decks, premier dining options, panoramic view lounges, and so much more,will be hosting a 2017 Country Music Cruise. Over 20 county artists will be onboard, including Vince Gill, Charley Pride, The Oak Ridge Boys, and Tanya Tucker. There will be nightly performances and other celebrity–studded activities, such as panel discussions, autograph sessions, a Boot & Buckle Ball, Red White & Blue Barbeque, costume contests, and country karaoke. The ship will depart on January 27, 2017, from Tampa, FL and sail for 7 days, with stops in Key West, Cozumel, and Costa Maya.
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