Norwegian Cruise Line Hosts 2024 ‘Chefs Making Waves’ Festival

A new, exciting offer comes from Norwegian Cruise Line in the first-ever “Chefs Making Waves” festival to be held on the Norwegian Pearl from March 25, 2024.  This four-night all-inclusive cruise will set sail from the Port of Miami and will spotlight celebrity chefs, authors, wine and spirit producers and more. Read on to find out more about this exciting offer.

Norwegian Cruise Line hosts ‘Chefs Making Waves’ on Norwegian Pearl

Sixthman has partnered with EBC and Agency 21 Consulting to host the first-ever “Chefs Making Waves” festival on the Norwegian Pearl. Setting sail from the Port of Miami on March 25, 2024, the four-night, all-inclusive culinary cruise will feature top celebrity chefs, wine and spirit producers and more. Moreover, the Norwegian Pearl will stop over at Norwegian’s private island, Great Stirrup Cay for a beach barbeque, before returning to port on March 29, 2024.

Guests on the culinary cruise will enjoy cooking demonstrations, walk-around tastings, curated dinners, brunches, lunches, late-night parties and mixology experiences. Meanwhile, the event is led by Food Network chefs, TV personalities, food activists, restaurateurs and cookbook authors.

Among the celebrities on board, guests will get to meet Michael Symon, Aarón Sánchez, Robert Irvine, Marc Murphy, Scott Conant and Andrew Zimmern. Meanwhile, other celebrities include Buddy Valastro, Anne Burrell, Manueet Chauhan and Marcus Samuelsson, with other culinary experts to be announced later.

What can guests expect from the culinary cruise?

Passengers on the Norwegian Pearl who want to sharpen their culinary skills can attend one of the many cooking demos onboard. Among the demos on offer, guests can learn to bake like an expert, make pasta like an Italian pro, and get to taste international cuisine.

Meanwhile, the Pool Deck and Garden Café onboard will host late-night takeover events. Moreover, passengers can enjoy the sounds of the 70s at the Dessert disco. Other treats include Mexican street tacos, savory samosas and more at International Street Eats, before heading to Cabana Cubana to enjoy the dance, cuisine and culture of Cuba.

With so many dining options onboard, guests will likely feel full at some stage. No problem, as they can unwind at the ship’s spa, head to the pool deck, or even head to the casino to try their luck. In between, spend time on the white-sand beaches of Norwegian’s exclusive private island, Great Stirrup Cay, or have a fun shore excursion in Nassau in the Bahamas.

Starting the day right on Norwegian Pearl

After a night of wining and dining, passengers can start the day with one of the cruise ship’s fitness classes, including pickleball and morning yoga. Follow this up with freshly squeezed juices and a delicious breakfast.

When the evening comes again, passengers can enjoy chef collaborations each night in the dining room. These are followed up with post-dinner events, including food-inspired movie screenings and interactive culinary games. What makes these events so much fun is that they are mostly led by culinary and mixology experts.

What is included with the price of a stateroom?

The purchase of a stay in a stateroom on the Norwegian Pearl includes all culinary programming, with the only exception being select premium experiences. Guests will also enjoy a complimentary Premium Plus Beverage Package, including spirits, beer, champagne, top-shelf cocktails, wine by the glass, and unlimited soft drinks and juices. Moreover, it will also include still and sparkling water, specialty drinks, energy drinks and Starbucks coffee.

Find out more about the culinary event on the Chefs Making Waves website here.