Seabourn is revamping its culinary program with a “renewed focus” on regional authenticity and fresh, locally sourced ingredients. From elevated menus inspired by global flavours to expanded chef-led shore excursions and reimagined onboard dining concepts, these latest enhancements reflect Seabourn’s commitment to creating authentic and immersive dining experiences at sea.
Executive chefs across Seabourn’s fleet dedicate time ashore forging relationships with small purveyors and markets to secure the best regional ingredients, which are reflected in the onboard offerings and experiences. The result is a destination-inspired dining experience where the dishes tell a story of the people, places and cultures behind them.Subscribe to LATTE Cruise’s free eNewsletter to keep up to date with everything in the luxury cruise space.“Seabourn has long set the standard in culinary excellence, and these enhancements reflect our ongoing commitment to destination-driven experiences,” said Mark Tamis, President of Seabourn. “After traveling across the fleet and listening closely to our guests, onboard teams, and travel partners, we’re exploring even more ways to spotlight regional flavours and locally sourced ingredients, with freshness and flavor at the heart of every dish. When it comes to sourcing locally, we believe more is more, and there’s more to come.”
Seabourn’s regional menus feature even more destination-specific dishes, such as locally and sustainably sourced wild Alaskan salmon. Guests might sip a boutique wine sourced that same morning or enjoy a honey pairing curated from a local farm. Signature moments include a fresh seafood tasting following a wildlife tour in Wrangell, Alaska.
Fresh-caught seafood will be featured prominently across all dining venues, with rotating Chef’s Specials at The Restaurant, and grill events at The Patio. In addition, culinary shore excursions will also be offered, including:
Live cooking demo and hands-on seafood preparation with a local chef to experience Alaska’s flavours, such as fresh crab and salmon in Alaska
Oyster shucking at a farm in Prince Edward Island, Canada
Fresh lobster tastings in Bar Harbor, Maine
Seabourn will also introduce new dinner menus for The Restaurant, with 24 new appetisers and main courses inspired by local cuisines and featuring fresh seafood. Highlight dishes include:
White & Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Mousse, Chocolate Crème Anglaise, Salty Caramel Gelato
Additionally, Seabourn is expanding its signature complimentary “Shopping with the Chef” program, offering more opportunities for guests to join the ship’s executive chef on visits to local markets at various ports of call. Guests can discover regional ingredients and
culinary traditions alongside the experts who bring them to life on board. Examples of new ports where the experience will be offered include Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam; Penang, Malaysia; Nagasaki, Japan; Quebec City, Canada; as well as late-night night market tours in Bangkok, Thailand, and Kanazawa, Japan, and more.
