P&O Cruises has revealed a new cruise offering for 2020 today which is perfect for the food lovers out there. The cruise line announced the travel dates for its Food Heroes experiences next year. Guests can join Marco Pierre White, master pâtissier Eric Lanlard and award-winning wine expert Olly Smith. These star-studded meetings are available on selected 2020 sailings including P&O Cruises Iona, launching May 2020.
They can also sample Eric’s hand-crafted pastries in Vistas Café Bar and take part in Olly’s food and drink experiences including exclusive shore excursions.
Now available on Iona, guests can also attend Eric’s hosted Afternoon Tea in The Epicurean featuring treats such as bee pollen scones and pistachio petit choux.
On Britannia and Azura, Olly will be hosting a one-to-one wine surgery at The Glass House, offering guests the chance to have all their wine questions answered.
On Britannia, guests can attend Marco’s hosted masterclasses in the Cookery Club and learn to cook several of his popular dishes, as well as attend hosted dinners.
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P&O Cruises president, Paul Ludlow, said: “I’m delighted that our guests will have the opportunity to meet and learn from these culinary masters, whilst enjoying the holiday of a lifetime.
“We’ve added a Bergen brewery tour experience with Olly Smith which is exclusive to Iona (G019), and are proud of returning Food Heroes favourites such as our interactive cookery shows and Q&A Sessions with Marco and Eric.”
Marco Pierre White will be on the following cruises in 2020:
· Iona (G013): 7 night cruise departing July 25, 2020, from £749 per person. Departing from and returning to Southampton. Ports of call are Stavanger, Olden, Hellesylt, Geiranger and Bergen.
· Iona (G014): 7 night cruise departing August 1, 2020, from £799 per person. Departing from and returning to Southampton. Ports of call are Stavanger, Olden, Hellesylt, Geiranger and Bergen.
· Britannia (B018): 14 night cruise departing August 4, 2020, from £1,449 per person. Departing from and returning to Southampton. Ports of call are Cadiz, Malaga, Ajaccio, Cannes, Barcelona, Palma (Majorca) and Gibraltar.
· Britannia (B019): 14 night cruise departing August 15, 2020, from £1,599 per person. Departing from and returning to Southampton. Ports of call are Cadiz, Malaga, Ajaccio, Cannes, Barcelona, Palma (Majorca) and Gibraltar.
Olly Smith will be on the following cruises in 2020:
· Britannia (B015): 14 night cruise departing June 20, 2020, from £1,349 per person. Departing from and returning to Southampton. Ports of call are Cadiz, Barcelona, Cannes, Livorno, Rome, Cartagena and Gibraltar.
· Iona (G019): 7 night cruise departing September 5, 2020, from £729 per person. Departing from and returning to Southampton. Ports of call are Stavanger, Olden, Hellesylt, Geiranger and Bergen – Including the Bergen brewery shore experience.
· Azura (A020): 7-night cruise departing October 4, 2020, from £849 per person. Departing from and returning to Southampton. Ports of call are Vigo, Lisbon, Cartagena, Malaga, Gibraltar and Cadiz.
Eric Landlard will be on the following cruises in 2020:
· Britannia (B017): 14 night cruise departing July 18, 2020, from £1,499 per person. Departing from and returning to Southampton. Ports of call are Cadiz, Malaga, Ajaccio, Cannes, Barcelona, Palma de Mallorca and Gibraltar.
· Iona (G015): 7 night cruise departing August 8, 2020, from £799 per person. Departing from and returning to Southampton. Ports of call are Stavanger, Olden, Hellesylt, Geiranger and Bergen.
· Britannia (B020): 14-night cruise departing August 29, 2020, from £1,399 per person. Departing from and returning to Southampton. Ports of call are Cadiz, Barcelona, Cannes, Livorno, Civitavecchia, Cartagena and Gibraltar
Earlier this month, P&O revealed its cruise ship Britannia will be ruling the waves once more after a million-pound refurbishment.
Britannia will emerge from the Damen shipyard in Brest this October and head to Southampton ahead of a Bruges cruise. The ship – first named five years ago – has benefited from a refit that includes refreshed interiors and new details befitting a five-star hotel at sea.
P&O Cruises said: “The refit will maximise guests’ favourite areas and bring Britannia’s design to the fore.”