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NZ Herald
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- NZ Herald
Culinary cruising: Silversea's Silver Nova is a foodie's paradise. Here's why.
Keen foodies will delight over the many culinary experiences available onboard the Silver Nova. Photo / Tim Faircloth From caviar canapes to elegant French restaurants, foodies looking for the ultimate experience should hop on a cruise ship, writes Ashleigh Cometti Our private butler, Chester, used the word 'indulge' so many times I'd convinced myself I'd be rolling off the Silver Nova by the time our six-day cruise came
Courier-Mail
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Courier-Mail
I found the best cocktail-making classes at sea
Don't miss out on the headlines from Lifestyle. Followed categories will be added to My News. I'm sitting at the bar aboard Silversea's Silver Nova learning when it's better to shake and not stir. James Bond would approve of this Espresso Martini I have just concocted in the S.A.L.T. Bar under the expert guidance of Peruvian mixologist Alfredo. The Negroni's not bad either. Mixology classes at sea present are the perfect way to learn a new skill (or brush up on one) on a sea day. The idea behind Silversea's S.A.L.T (Sea and Land Taste) concept is to use fresh and local ingredients, and on this cruise from Adelaide to Sydney, we are using Aussie-made spirits and freshly farmed garnishes. Alfredo instructs us on the four techniques of shaking, stirring, blending and mixing a cocktail directly in the glass (a Mojito being a good example) before showing us how he makes the signature cocktail on this ship, the Celestial Nova. It's a scene-stealing Champagne cocktail with rhubarb and ginger gin, introduced with a bursting smoky bubble. I'm sitting at the bar aboard Silversea's Silver Nova learning when it's better to shake and not stir. Picture: Supplied. Our class, full of eager students, holds its collective breath before the bubble pops, and then claps. These master mixologists will also help you understand how botanicals in a locally made gin influence the flavour, and how to appreciate the nuances of local whisky. On Oceania Cruises' new Oceania Allura, which launches in July, there will be a number of mixology experiences to sample, including interactive cocktail experiences at the Bubbly Bar, where you can be creative and customise your own drink under the guidance of the bar staff using sparkling wines, Champagne, prosecco, and liqueurs, as well as an array of homemade syrups and purees. The idea behind Silversea's S.A.L.T concept is to use fresh and local ingredients. Picture: Supplied. And at the Ultimate Bloody Mary Bar, cruisers will be able to think beyond the classic recipe during a hosted lunch in the Terrace Café using a variety of vegetables and unique garnishes such as spicy shrimp, stuffed olives and dried bacon. There is also a rum experience known as the Brugal 1888 Rum Tea at Sea Seminar, where students can learn how tea has influenced mixology since the 17th century. They even take it to a cooler level with the Brugal 1888 & Ice Cream Masterclass to learn how to make ice-cream-inspired Brugal 1888 rum cocktails. There will be a number of mixology experiences to sample on Oceania Cruises' new Oceania Allura. Picture: Supplied. Celebrity Cruises offers mixology classes that take cues from its destinations. Singapore Sling or Blue Hawaii anyone? At the Mixology 101 at Sea classes, guests are invited to draw inspiration from their surroundings while learning from the skilled mixologists. The cruise line also offers a Martini Masterclass for guests to learn the subtle differences that makes this classic an icon by making three different Martinis. Holland America Line has a mixology program that typically takes place on the first sea day of each sailing, either in the Ocean Bar or Gallery Bar. During these hour-long sessions, the bar staff showcase four cocktails, offering the history behind each drink and involving guests in the mixing process. The cruise line will be adding our regional cocktails to its mixology classes this northern summer. Originally published as I took a cruise, and learnt to make a Martini James Bond would be proud of
Daily Telegraph
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Telegraph
I found the best cocktail-making classes at sea
Don't miss out on the headlines from Lifestyle. Followed categories will be added to My News. I'm sitting at the bar aboard Silversea's Silver Nova learning when it's better to shake and not stir. James Bond would approve of this Espresso Martini I have just concocted in the S.A.L.T. Bar under the expert guidance of Peruvian mixologist Alfredo. The Negroni's not bad either. Mixology classes at sea present are the perfect way to learn a new skill (or brush up on one) on a sea day. The idea behind Silversea's S.A.L.T (Sea and Land Taste) concept is to use fresh and local ingredients, and on this cruise from Adelaide to Sydney, we are using Aussie-made spirits and freshly farmed garnishes. Alfredo instructs us on the four techniques of shaking, stirring, blending and mixing a cocktail directly in the glass (a Mojito being a good example) before showing us how he makes the signature cocktail on this ship, the Celestial Nova. It's a scene-stealing Champagne cocktail with rhubarb and ginger gin, introduced with a bursting smoky bubble. I'm sitting at the bar aboard Silversea's Silver Nova learning when it's better to shake and not stir. Picture: Supplied. Our class, full of eager students, holds its collective breath before the bubble pops, and then claps. These master mixologists will also help you understand how botanicals in a locally made gin influence the flavour, and how to appreciate the nuances of local whisky. On Oceania Cruises' new Oceania Allura, which launches in July, there will be a number of mixology experiences to sample, including interactive cocktail experiences at the Bubbly Bar, where you can be creative and customise your own drink under the guidance of the bar staff using sparkling wines, Champagne, prosecco, and liqueurs, as well as an array of homemade syrups and purees. The idea behind Silversea's S.A.L.T concept is to use fresh and local ingredients. Picture: Supplied. And at the Ultimate Bloody Mary Bar, cruisers will be able to think beyond the classic recipe during a hosted lunch in the Terrace Café using a variety of vegetables and unique garnishes such as spicy shrimp, stuffed olives and dried bacon. There is also a rum experience known as the Brugal 1888 Rum Tea at Sea Seminar, where students can learn how tea has influenced mixology since the 17th century. They even take it to a cooler level with the Brugal 1888 & Ice Cream Masterclass to learn how to make ice-cream-inspired Brugal 1888 rum cocktails. There will be a number of mixology experiences to sample on Oceania Cruises' new Oceania Allura. Picture: Supplied. Celebrity Cruises offers mixology classes that take cues from its destinations. Singapore Sling or Blue Hawaii anyone? At the Mixology 101 at Sea classes, guests are invited to draw inspiration from their surroundings while learning from the skilled mixologists. The cruise line also offers a Martini Masterclass for guests to learn the subtle differences that makes this classic an icon by making three different Martinis. Holland America Line has a mixology program that typically takes place on the first sea day of each sailing, either in the Ocean Bar or Gallery Bar. During these hour-long sessions, the bar staff showcase four cocktails, offering the history behind each drink and involving guests in the mixing process. The cruise line will be adding our regional cocktails to its mixology classes this northern summer. Originally published as I took a cruise, and learnt to make a Martini James Bond would be proud of
USA Today
12-02-2025
- Business
- USA Today
Celebrity, Silversea and more: These cruise ships earned Forbes Travel Guide Star Awards
Celebrity, Silversea and more: These cruise ships earned Forbes Travel Guide Star Awards Show Caption Hide Caption Take a tour around the eco-friendly Silver Nova cruise ship The eco-friendly Silver Nova is one of the most spacious cruise ships ever built, able to host up to 728 guests. Forbes Travel Guide announced its 2025 Star Award winners, including over a dozen cruise ships. Ships from various cruise lines, including Celebrity Cruises, Seabourn, and Viking, received Four-Star or Recommended ratings. For the first time, the awards recognized outstanding cruise ship restaurants, with several earning Four-Star and Recommended designations. More than a dozen cruise ships earned Forbes Travel Guide 2025 Star Awards, the independent rating system announced on Wednesday. This year's winners range from large ships accommodating thousands of guests to smaller, yacht-style vessels. Cruise ship restaurants also made the list for the first time. Five-Star, Four-Star or Recommended ratings are issued following rigorous evaluations by anonymous inspectors. The list also includes hotels, restaurants and spas. 'Forbes Travel Guide's Star Award winners exemplify excellence in hospitality,' Amanda Frasier, the rating system's President of Standards & Ratings, said in a news release. 'This year's list reflects the changing landscape of luxury with properties setting the standard for authentic experiences, unparalleled amenities, enhanced well-being and the delivery of unforgettable moments.' What do the ratings mean? Five-Star ratings go to properties that 'deliver an outstanding experience and consistently offer a highly customized level of service,' according to the Forbes Travel Guide website. Four-Star winners are 'exceptional,' with equally high levels of service and facilities, while Recommended denotes 'excellent properties with consistently good service and facilities.' Which cruise ships earned 2025 Star Awards? Vessels from Celebrity Cruises; Seabourn; Silversea Cruises; Oceania Cruises; Regent Seven Seas Cruises; the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection; SeaDream Yacht Club; Windstar Cruises and Viking all made the list. The following cruise ships earned Four-Star ratings: Celebrity Ascent Celebrity Millenium Seabourn Ovation Seven Seas Splendor Silver Origin Silver Shadow The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection's Evrima The other entrants were listed as Recommended: Celebrity Apex Celebrity Flora Oceania Insignia SeaDream II Star Pride Viking Neptune Viking Sky Disney Cruise Line, Carnival and more: The most popular cruise lines by state Which cruise ship restaurants made the list? Among the ratings system's inaugural cruise ship restaurant ratings, these onboard eateries received Four-Star awards: Dining Room on SeaDream II Fine Cut Steakhouse on Celebrity Ascent S.E.A. on Evrima The other three earned Recommended status: Candles on Star Pride The Grill on Silver Origin Fine Cut Steakhouse on Celebrity Apex Nathan Diller is a consumer travel reporter for USA TODAY based in Nashville. You can reach him at ndiller@
