138 “It is an absolute privilege to bring Le Gavroche to Cunard’s Queens, reuniting with their hugely talented and passionate culinary development chefs as we strive to create menus inspired by the treasures of Norwegian cuisine,” says Roux. “The culinary heritage of Norway is a tapestry of flavours, and together with Cunard, I look forward to weaving these elements into an extraordinary dining experience.” The guest experience will not end in the dining room however. Roux will also be hosting a series of talks onboard each ship where he will share stories from his career, giving guests an exclusive insight with the chef’s world and his connection with food. Additionally, Cunard is offering its guests unique beverage experiences in 2024 with the launch of its new Queen Anne gin, which is joining the cruise line’s three previous themed gins to complete the Cunard 4 Queens series. The gin is exclusively distilled for Cunard and will first be available to guests sailing onboard Queen Anne from May 2024. Endless options Giving guests sufficient choice when it comes to dining is a top priority for cruise lines, particularly on ships operating longer itineraries. Royal Caribbean International’s new Icon of the Seas, which is currently the largest cruise ship in the world, offers a wide range of dining venues for guests to visit. “The experiences had over great food are at the heart of so many shared memories that we could all use more of in our dayto-day lives,” says Linken D’Souza, vice president of food and beverage at Royal Caribbean International. “We’ve designed Icon of the Seas to offer every guest, no matter their tastes, age and mood or the occasion, a variety of ways they can easily make those moments their way every day while on vacation. “If vacationers want to stick to their favourites or mix it up every night and try new flavours, more than 20 experiences across Icon’s eight neighbourhoods make that possible.” There are options for casual family meals and light bites, including the Pearl Cafe, Surfside Bites, El Loco Fresh, the signature Windjammer Marketplace and the new AquaDome Market, which is a food hall featuring five different stalls. There are also speciality venues onboard for guests looking for an exclusive dining experience, including Giovanni’s Italian Kitchen and Wine bar, Izumi Hibachi & Sushi, the steakhouse Chops Grille and the Empire Supper Club where guests can experience a premium eight-course FEATURE Photo: Cunard Guests onboard Cunard’s Queen Anne will be some of the first to try the cruise line’s new gin
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