Michelin Cruise Restaurants: New Culinary Adventures Await

Foodies, rejoice! Your favorite chefs are now taking to the seas to craft culinary masterpieces and deliver one-of-a-kind experiences aboard a variety of Michelin cruise restaurants. While cruise eateries are still yet to receive any stars from the legendary tire-king, many world-renowned chefs are bringing their skills on board and partnering with top cruise lines to offer elevated fine-dining experiences to guests. Now, cruisers can indulge in truly unique Michelin-star dining experiences through specialty chef-curated menus, signature entrees inspired by local cuisines, and even onboard cooking workshops.

Get ready to discover culinary craftsmanship like no other and delight your taste buds at sea. Your table is ready.

Timeless French Cuisine at Michelin Cruise Restaurants

Fine dining and classic French cuisine are a tale as old as time — there’s truly no better pairing. Luckily, you can experience this culinary grandeur on a variety of different cruise lines and at plenty of price points to satisfy every palette (and wallet).

Princess Cruises

For a traditional French dining experience, Princess Cruises has partnered with Emmanual Renaut, owner and executive chef at the quaint Flocons de Sel quietly tucked away in the French Alps. This famed three-starred Michelin chef is bringing all the charm of a French bistro to the high seas with his premier Bistro Sur La Mer on Majestic Princess, Sky Princess, Enchanted Princess, and Discovery Princess. Diners can find appetizers and signature entrees artfully organized on the menu by La Mer (the sea) and La Terre (the land). Chef Renaut brings old-world class to familiar dishes like filet de boeuf poele (beef filet mignon), lobster bisque, and rich red snapper and scallop mousseline. Plus, you can peruse an extensive all-French wine list for some of the most exclusive sips at sea and the full Michelin-star dining experience.

Disney Cruises

Enchantment meets elegance at Disney’s first-ever premier dining option exclusively aboard Disney Dream. Under the guidance of Chef Arnaud Lallement (three-Michellin-starred chef and one of Le Chef’s recently named top 10 chefs in the world), French-inspired gourmet cuisine is served up at Disney’s swanky new adult-only restaurant appropriately named after the best anthropomorphic sous chef in the business — Remy. Served in 8-9 small courses, diners can have their fill of a variety of premium dishes like Japanese Wagyu strip loin, wild-caught caviar, fresh asparagus with black truffles and vin jaune, and roasted lobster with cream. Plus, wine and dine to your heart’s content with your choice of 900+ bottles of wine and signature chilled champagne cocktails prepared tableside for the ultimate parents’ night out.

Nobu: The Sushi Experience Redefined

Crystal Cruises

Take your taste buds on a culinary journey to the East with Crystal Cruises’ new award-winning specialty dining offering, UMI UMA. Legendary master chef Nobuyuki (“Nobu”) Matsuhisa brings his acclaimed Asian-fusion creations aboard Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony and, just as on shore, has instantly become a crowd favorite amongst both epicurean adventurers and the everyday diners. “Every year come the same people, the same families, the same customers,” Chef Nobu remarks of UMI UMA’s celebrated popularity. Mouth-watering signature dishes include grilled Chilean sea bass, wagyu beef filet steak, and of course, the legendary fan-favorite Nobu-style marinated black cod with ginger and peach miso glaze. Sushi-connoisseurs can delight in discovering fresh takes on traditional rolls, like asparagus rolls and “new-style sashimi” with savory salmon and white fish. Cruisers receive one complimentary reservation at UMI UMA on all qualifying Crystal sailings up to 11 days, so adding this one to the top of your list is a must.

Taste the Tradition at Spanish Michelin Cruise Restaurants

Windstar Cruises

Savor the spice of life at sea and enjoy a family-style gourmet meal with your onboard crew. Windstar Cruises has collaborated with Chef Anthony Sasso, one of the youngest and most accomplished Michelin-starred chefs in the world, bringing bold Spanish flavors to specialty restaurant Cuadro 44. Intricate mosaic tiles and traditional décor warmly envelope Cuadro 44, named for it’s numeric address on Windstar ships Star Breeze, Star Legend, and Star Pride. Chef Sasso, a distinguished guest chef at the James Beard House, crafts delicacies with vibrancy and authentic flavors inspired by his time studying in the Iberian Peninsula and working in Catalan kitchens. Specialty dishes include 24-month aged jamón ibérico from Southern Spain, lamb chops dressed in mint salsa verde, Galician-style octopus, and, for the sweetest treat at sea, churros y chocolate with hibiscus. Diners can enjoy these delectable bites at the community table with family-style dining or, for the most decadent dining experience, at the chef’s counter. Bon appetite to the best tapas on the high seas!

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Author: Lizzie Schott