128 Photo: Princess Cruises Perfectly conceived Cruise executives tell Alex Smith about the most popular dining venues onboard their ships and share how they created the vision behind their success For many cruise passengers, the dining experience onboard their ship is one of the most important parts of their holiday. The culinary experience delivered by a cruise line therefore plays a major role in deciding how their passengers perceive their brand. An outstanding meal at an impressive venue will stay long in the memory, encouraging guests to return for future voyages and recommend their experience to others. Designing a venue that will make such an impression on passengers requires a deep understanding of their preferences, leading Seabourn to use guest feedback to guide the concept of one of its newest restaurants, Solis. “Inspired by guest feedback, the concept was designed around two of their top culinary preferences: Mediterranean cuisine and dishes that emphasise ‘fresh and healthy’ ingredients,” says Anton Egger, master chef and culinary partner at Seabourn. “At Solis our goal is to create an experience that’s not just a meal but a journey. We’ve designed everything – from the flavours and plating to the atmosphere – to transport guests straight to the Mediterranean. It’s about surpriseand-delight moments, like whimsical specially designed vintage cocktails and vibrant, elevated dishes that feel both familiar and extraordinary. Paired with the warm, sunlit design of the dining space, we aim to engage all the senses and leave guests with memories as vivid and satisfying as the cuisine itself.” Celebrity Cruises also aims to deliver an experience that will match the sense of curiosity and adventurous spirit it believes its guests have. Jan Sorensen, vice president of food and beverage options at Celebrity, highlights the range of different tastes available for guests to explore both across the cruise line’s ships and one of its most popular venues, the Fine Cut steakhouse. “With up to 32 food and beverage venues onboard each ship, guests have a dining experience like no other,” says Sorenson. “From the moment guests FEATURE Love by Britto onboard Princess Cruises’ Sun Princess serves dishes that celebrate romance
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