Sailing with Windstar Cruises in 2027 will definitely be a culinary delight!
Windstar Cruises, the official cruise line of the James Beard Foundation, has unveiled its 2027 lineup of James Beard Foundation chef sailings, featuring five culinary icons hosting voyages across three continents.
Each sailing pairs a chef with a Windstar destination that has left a lasting mark on their cuisine, giving guests the chance to experience that connection firsthand.
Clare Reichenbach, CEO of James Beard Foundation, said this partnership brings something new and exciting to each cruise experience, connecting travellers with leading chefs and emerging talent in the culinary arts.
“The James Beard curated chefs represent exceptional talent and have a deep connection with the destinations, bringing the voyages to life through honouring the local ingredients, dishes and culinary heritage.”
Stijn Creupelandt, Windstar’s chief operating officer, said what matters most is how great food becomes part of the everyday Windstar experience. “These sailings give our guests a rare opportunity to spend time with remarkable chefs and discover the destinations we visit through their culinary perspective.”
Guests will enjoy exclusive chef-hosted dinners with paired wines and recipes created specifically for each itinerary that showcase regional ingredients and local traditions. Live cooking demonstrations reveal the inspiration, techniques and stories behind the dishes.
Curated Dishes with Windstar
Market excursions in select ports with the chef and Windstar’s resident executive chef offer a behind-the-scenes look at local ingredients, many of which later appear on the menu. With just 148 to 342 guests, Windstar’s yachts create an intimate setting where experiences feel personal rather than programmed.
Windstar has been the official cruise line of the James Beard Foundation for more than a decade.
The relationship brings James Beard Foundation–recognized chefs and their recipes to sea through chef-hosted voyages and more than 80 chef-created dishes served across Windstar’s entire fleet, connecting guests to destinations through the people, ingredients and culinary traditions that shape them.
Every Windstar sailing across the fleet features recipes developed by James Beard Foundation-recognised chefs, bringing the collaboration to life even on itineraries without a visiting chef onboard.
Over the past 11 years, this collaboration has brought over 40 celebrated chefs selected in partnership with the Foundation to sail with Windstar, and 31 of those chefs have directly contributed dishes to Windstar’s Amphora menus.
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