New shore excursions added in Papeete and four Hawaiian
ports
SEATTLE, Jan. 23, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Holland
America Line's collection of immersive culinary-themed FOOD
& WINE shore excursions is expanding to add the flavors of
Tahiti and Hawaii with the
addition of eight new tours on those itineraries. Guests on Holland
America Line cruises can now choose from nearly 100 tours around
the world developed in partnership with FOOD & WINE
magazine.
During these exclusive tours, guests take hands-on cooking
classes with top restaurant chefs, go on culinary walking tours,
visit wineries, sample authentic street food, explore local
hideaways and more. In addition to Hawaii and Tahiti, FOOD & WINE
tours are currently offered in Asia, Australia/New
Zealand, Canada & New
England, the Mediterranean and Northern
Europe.
"Holland America Line's tours in partnership with FOOD &
WINE resonate with our guests because they want to connect with
our destinations through the universal language of food, and
Hawaii and Tahiti offer cuisine
with such vibrant flavors," said Orlando
Ashford, president of Holland America Line. "Culinary
excellence in the South Pacific has really taken off on a global
level and these new tours are a great addition to this
program."
Unique Flavors of Hawaii Featured on New
Tours
Hawaiian cuisine is a colorful tapestry of flavors,
with a melting pot of traditions from all over the world. Yet there
are culinary tastes that are distinctly Hawaiian, and they all come
together on six new FOOD & WINE tours in Honolulu and Kona and on Kauai and Maui. In addition to exploring the gastronomic
side of Hawaii, the tours also
feature some of the most scenic and notable sites on the
islands.
On the "Famous Oahu Sites and Bites" tour, guests get a
memorable taste of Hawaii's buzzing food scene at one of star chef
Ed Kenney's hot local restaurants
while also taking in Diamond Head,
Waimanalo Beach and Pali Lookout in the rugged Ko'olau
Mountains.
Kauai features two FOOD
& WINE tours: "Princeville, Hanalei & Kilauea Bakery
Pizza" takes in Opaekaa Falls, Hanalei
Valley and Hanalei Beach
before lunch at Kilauea Bakery & Pizza, a wonderful find on the
island's north shore that has been featured in FOOD &
WINE magazine. "A Taste of the Garden Island" tour offers
delectable treats from one-of-a-kind specialty stores,
well-regarded local restaurants and under-the-radar food trucks
that are practically unknown to tourists. Along the way, the tour
makes six stops where guests meet owners and chefs who proudly
introduce their culinary creations.
"Scenic Maui and Hona Pizza" in
Lahaina features the Iao Valley,
also known as The Valley of the Kings, as well as Maui Tropical
Plantation, with 2,000 surreally lush acres of pineapples,
sugarcane, plumeria, orchids and other types of Hawaiian
flora. The culinary centerpiece is a stop at Honu Pizza, where
the pies are topped with seafood and other local treats.
Kona offers two FOOD & WINE tours: "Big Island
History, Landscapes and Food" features stops at The Painted Church
and the Place of Refuge set on the lava fields of Kona's coast,
before a memorable stop at the Royal Kona Coffee Center. Here
guests sample java straight from the source. The highlight is lunch
at Feeding Leaf, a farm-to-table restaurant serving
Japanese-Hawaiian cuisine whose motto is Grown Local, Experience
Local.
"The Big Island: A Farm-to-Fork Experience" in Kona visits two
farms in the northern part of the Big Island, then follows up those
visits with lunch featuring fresh-grown ingredients. The tour takes
guests to Parker Ranch, founded more
than 160 years ago, as well as a family-owned farm where organic
produce is grown for area restaurants. The tour concludes with a
three-course lunch at Merriman's Restaurant, prepared by chefs
using products from local farms.
Exotic Tahitian Cuisine Brings a Fusion of Flavors
Two
tours in Papeete, Tahiti, showcase the island's exotic fare:
"Papeete Market and Master Chef Lunch at L'O à la Bouche" enables
guests to discover the flavors of French
Polynesia during a market visit and walking tour with
displays of colorful and aromatic pineapples, mangoes, bananas,
papayas, guava, ginger, vanilla and coconuts. Guests then indulge
in a three-course gourmet lunch at L'O à la Bouche, one of
Papeete's top French restaurants. In this refined and modern space,
guests enjoy a gastronomic menu by Chef Jean Charles that blends his masterful French
culinary technique with local Tahitian ingredients and flavors.
"The Le Lotus Overwater Dining" tour is an exclusive option for
guests on Amsterdam's Grand
World Voyage and 51-Day Tales of the South Pacific cruise that
circumnavigates the region in October
2019. Post-twilight, guests experience the artful blending
of French culinary techniques and fresh Tahitian flavors during a
dining experience at Le Lotus, one of French Polynesia's premier overwater
restaurants. Known for its serene setting suspended over a lagoon,
Le Lotus is celebrated for its exquisite presentation of
French–Pacific Rim fusion cuisine.
Over the next year, FOOD & WINE shore excursions will
be available in an expanding array of destinations including the
Caribbean, Mexico, South
America, Alaska and
additional European ports.
Holland America Line introduced a
video to tell the story of the FOOD & WINE shore
excursions: https://youtu.be/dz7d9v-kW7g.
For additional information, contact a travel advisor, call
1-877-SAIL-HAL (1-877-724-5425) or visit the FOOD & WINE
shore excursions webpage here. All FOOD & WINE shore
excursions are noted with "In Partnership with FOOD &
WINE" in the tour name so they are clearly identifiable.
FOOD & WINE is a registered trademark of Meredith
Corporation and is used with permission.
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About Holland America Line [a division of Carnival
Corporation and plc (NYSE: CCL and CUK)]
Holland
America Line's fleet of 14 ships
offers more than 500 cruises to more than 400 ports in 98
countries, territories or dependencies around the world. From
shorter getaways to 113-day itineraries, the company's cruises
visit all seven continents, with highlights including Antarctica explorations, South America circumnavigations, Cuba cruises and exotic Australia & New
Zealand and Asia voyages;
four annual Grand Voyages; and popular sailings to the Caribbean, Alaska, Mexico, Canada & New England, Bermuda, Europe and the Panama Canal. The line welcomed
Koningsdam in 2016 and has a second Pinnacle-class ship, Nieuw
Statendam, to be delivered in December
2018. A third Pinnacle-class ship will be delivered in
2021.
The company is undergoing $300
million in brand enhancements to secure its position as the
leader in premium cruising. Fleetwide, the ships feature innovative
initiatives and a diverse range of enriching experiences focused on
destination immersion and personalized travel. Guests can expand
their knowledge through an exclusive partnership with O, The Oprah
Magazine; during an America's Test Kitchen show; at Explorations
Café presented by The New York Times;
and by taking a Digital Workshop powered by Windows. Outstanding
entertainment fills each evening at venues including Lincoln Center
Stage, Billboard Onboard and B.B. King's Blues Club. The dining
experience can be savored at a variety of restaurants with menus
that feature selections from Holland America Line's esteemed
Culinary Council, comprising world-famous chefs who design dishes
exclusively for our guests.
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