Kai Sushi with James Beard Foundation
Honoree Makoto Okuwa;
Afternoon Tea with
Royal Chef;
Wine Tasting with Renowned
Master Winemaker Among New Offerings Aboard Greatest Foodie
Destination at Sea
FT.
LAUDERDALE, Fla. , Feb. 26,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As Sun Princess prepares for its
February 28 maiden voyage, the newest
ship from Princess Cruises is poised to raise the big ship culinary
landscape by offering an unrivaled collection of culinary options
from celebrated chefs and celebrity collaborators, as well as
ingredients sourced from high-end purveyors, and a lineup of
exciting and new experiences. Today the line revealed additional
dining experiences exclusively available to guests sailing on the
next level Love Boat.
Spellbound by Magic Castle - the Next
"Extraordinary Experience" from Princess
The cruise line has
announced that Spellbound by Magic Castle will be the latest
in Princess Cruises' new category of "Extraordinary Experiences,"
following the wildly successful 360: An Extraordinary
Experience, the remarkable, multi-sensory culinary journey that
debuted last year aboard Discovery Princess and Enchanted
Princess.
Spellbound by Magic Castle blends the captivating world
of magic with the art of culinary and mixology to create an
extraordinary innovative immersive dining experience, steeped in
magic and adventure.
Just unveiled, the evening begins in an exclusive area of the
Horizons Dining Room for a delectable, shared dinner before being
escorted to the secluded Spellbound Bar, nestled behind a
non-descript door where magic and mixology awaits. Talented, Magic
Castle-sponsored magicians perform incredible feats of illusion in
themed rooms and theatrical cocktails are delivered by
sleight-of-hand servers. With three nightly offerings at
5 pm, 7
pm and 9 pm at limited
capacity, advanced bookings are required with a $149 per person cover charge.
Sushi Master Makoto Okuwa Comes Aboard for Kai
Sushi
Sun Princess guests eager to try something new
will savor Kai Sushi by Makoto Okuwa
– reshaping traditional sushi with a creative approach. Through
this exclusive partnership, the Master of Edomae-style sushi, Chef
Makoto Okuwa, brings his 25 years of
experience to Sun Princess with a new concept crafting playful,
exquisitely presented dishes paying tribute to Japanese traditions.
Edomae-style sushi is a rather modern Japanese cuisine initially
created by the Edo (old name for Tokyo) fast food businesses during the
1820's, combining fresh raw fish
and cooked rice which is seasoned with vinegar. Chef Okuwa is proud
to bring his own variation of sushi appealing to a wide array of
palates to Sun Princess. With popular restaurants in Miami, Brazil, Mexico
City and Panama and
showcasing his skills on Food Network's popular Iron Chef,
Chef Okuwa has been recognized by the prestigious James Beard
Foundation. Cover charge is $39/person.
Makoto joins other celebrated collaborators with dining options
aboard Sun Princess. In addition to Kai Sushi by Makoto, guests can
enjoy "The Butcher's Block by Dario," where the world's most famous
butcher, Dario Cecchini, grills up
perfectly prepared beef and steak; "The Catch by Rudi" a culinary
odyssey curated by renowned chef Rudi
Sodamin that showcase the ocean's treasures in an
exceptional dinner concept; "Love by Britto" which will offer
exquisite cuisine against a backdrop of breathtaking views curated
by world-renowned artist Romero
Britto; and destination-inspired one-of-a-kind cocktail
creations at Good Spirits at Sea from celebrity mixologist
Rob Floyd.
Royal Afternoon Tea with Royal Chef Darren McGrady
Chef Darren McGrady, personal chef to Queen Elizabeth II, Princess Diana, Prince
William and Harry, plus serving five U.S. presidents - leads
a sophisticated Royal Afternoon Tea with Sun Princess guests in the
Good Spirits at Sea Lounge. Chef McGrady shares his experiences and
stories via visual media, interacting with the live host while
guests enjoy a spot of tea and the traditional fixings of scones
with clotted cream and jam, tea sandwiches, cookies and pastries.
Tea pairings include Earl Grey and
English Breakfast, along with more exotic varieties like Lapsang
Souchong, Assam and Matcha, and guests may request a glass of
bubbly for an added charge. Priced at $30 per person, Royal Afternoon Tea is offered on
select sea days and can be reserved in advance.
Sip Wine with Master Winemaker of the Year*,
Gérard Bertrand
French winemaker Gérard
Bertrand, known around the world for his Cote des Rosés,
award-winning rosé and several top-selling French wines, hosts a
special wine tasting designed especially for Sun Princess wine
enthusiasts. At this special event hosted in the Good Spirits at
Sea Lounge, Sun Princess guests will be immersed in the flavors of
these bio-diverse wines, the landscape and stories of the region as
Gérard and his team interact with them through visual media. Guests
can reserve this special event, priced at $40 per person.
Inaugural Menus Created in Collaboration with the
Culinary Institute of
America
Princess Head
of Culinary Arts and Master Chef Rudi
Sodamin has teamed up with the esteemed Culinary Institute of America (CIA) to craft
all-new, delectable Horizons Dining Room menus for the inaugural
Mediterranean season for Sun Princess. Under Chef Rudi's
supervision, a team of CIA master chefs will be onboard Sun
Princess training the brigade of 252 galley team members to serve
up memorable dinner menu items.
In addition to these new collaborations, beginning March 1 Princess will be serving some of the best
beef steaks from Four Sixes® Ranch Brand Beef. Drawing
from the traditions and legacy of the 154-year-old Four Sixes
Ranch, Four Sixes Ranch Brand Beef is nurtured on the legendary
ranch itself and across a thoughtfully chosen network of ranches.
These locations prioritize quality, effective range management, and
sustainability.
The addition of Four Sixes Ranch Brand Beef takes place exactly
one year after the world-renowned coffee brand, Lavazza, became the
line's official coffee partner, ensuring guests will enjoy the
essence and quality of real Italian coffee no matter where they
sail with Princess.
Sun Princess guests sailing on the first three cruises can now
book dining reservations in Horizons Dining Room, Sabatini's, Crown
Grill, Kai Sushi by Makoto, The Butcher's Block by Dario, The Catch
by Rudi, Umai Teppanyaki and Umai Hot Pot. In the coming weeks, all
guests sailing on upcoming Sun Princess voyages will be able to
book additional dining experiences.
"With its unrivaled blend of creativity, quality, choice, and
expertise, Sun Princess will set a new standard for food and
beverage excellence," said John
Padgett, president of Princess Cruises. "Food and drink
excellence is synonymous with experience excellence aboard Princess
ships."
Delectable dishes are found throughout the magnificent new ship,
with an astonishing selection of 30 new and signature dining and
lounge options offering everything savory journeys and entertaining
eats to sumptuous sips and satisfying snacks. Not to be outshined,
Sun Princess elevates the main dining room experience with a
three-story Horizons restaurant boasting stunning aft views that
serve as the perfect backdrop for unforgettable dining moments. The
restaurant gives guests the ultimate flexibility when it comes to
their dining preferences by offering three dining options -
traditional seating with two dedicated dining times nightly (Deck
6), reservations and open seating (Deck 7) or anytime dining/no
reservations (deck 8).
At 175,500 tons, Sun Princess exudes the iconic and elegant
lines Princess is known for, while delivering an evolution of the
brand with new eye-catching architectural spectacles like The Dome,
the cruise industry's first geodesic feature on the top deck, and
The Sphere, the suspended glass Sphere Piazza at the center of the
cruise ship.
Sun Princess will offer an array of exciting new entertainment
and activity offerings, as well as luxurious staterooms and suites
across a broad spectrum of categories.
Inaugural season of Sun Princess cruises to the Mediterranean
and the Caribbean are on sale now.
More ship details can be found at www.princess.com/sunprincess.
Additional information about Princess Cruises is available
through a professional travel advisor, by calling 1-800-PRINCESS
(1-800-774-6237) or by visiting the company's website
at www.princess.com.
*The Drinks Business magazine named Gérard Bertrand as Master
Winemaker of the Year, topping its list of the 100 most
outstanding winemakers of 2023.
About Princess Cruises:
Princess Cruises is The Love Boat, the world's most iconic cruise
brand that delivers dream vacations to millions of guests every
year in the most sought-after destinations on the largest ships
that offer elite service personalization and simplicity customary
of small, yacht-class ships. Well-appointed staterooms, world class
dining, grand performances, award-winning casinos and
entertainment, luxurious spas, imaginative experiences and
boundless activities blend with exclusive Princess MedallionClass
service to create meaningful connections and unforgettable moments
in the most incredible settings in the world - the Caribbean, Alaska, Panama Canal, Mexican Riviera,
Europe, South America, Australia/New
Zealand, the South Pacific, Hawaii, Asia,
Canada/New
England, Antarctica, and World Cruises. The company is part of
Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE:CCL; NYSE:CUK).
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