De Laurentiis to Co-Chair New Culinary
Advisory Board Alongside Master Chef Jacques Pépin with Support from Oceania Cruises'
Executive Culinary Directors Chef Alexis
Quaretti and Chef Eric
Barale
MIAMI, April 5,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Oceania Cruises, the world's
leading culinary- and destination-focused cruise line, is embarking
on a new journey, announcing celebrated Italian-American chef,
author, restaurateur and Emmy award-winning food personality
Giada De Laurentiis as its Brand and
Culinary Ambassador.
De Laurentiis will also co-chair the line's new Culinary
Advisory Board alongside renowned chef Jacques Pépin, a founding
member of Oceania Cruises' culinary team and the line's original
Executive Culinary Director.
The Culinary Advisory Board will focus on guiding, developing
and reinforcing Oceania Cruises' commitment to serving The Finest
Cuisine at Sea®. This role will include inviting
acclaimed chefs and artisans from around the world to join the
initiative as Oceania Cruises develops the next chapter in its
culinary legacy.
"Having set sail with Oceania Cruises as Godmother of
Vista, I immediately connected with the line's extraordinary
commitment to food and the entire dining experience," said
Giada De Laurentiis. "The people
were so warm and welcoming; the entire onboard experience was
incredibly inviting, and everyone truly starts to feel like family.
Oceania Cruises' mission aligns perfectly with my own. Travel and
food are the ultimate ways of bringing people together – to savor
unique flavors, experience different destinations and create shared
memories. I couldn't be more excited to expand my relationship with
Oceania Cruises."
Co-Chairs De Laurentiis and Pépin will work closely with Oceania
Cruises' two Executive Culinary Directors and Master Chefs of
France, Chef Alexis Quaretti and Chef Eric Barale, who will play key roles in
developing the scope of the Culinary Advisory Board.
"Food has forever been a universal language, transcending
boundaries and bringing people, literally, to the table," said
Frank A. Del Rio, President of
Oceania Cruises. "With a legacy deeply rooted in family and a
passion for gastronomy, it seems only fitting that Oceania Cruises
furthers its relationship with Giada. I am thrilled that she and
our culinary patriarch, Jacques, will helm our Culinary Advisory
Board to further evolve and innovate, redefining the boundaries of
the onboard dining experience."
For additional information on Oceania Cruises' small-ship luxury
product, exquisitely crafted cuisine and expertly curated travel
experiences, visit OceaniaCruises.com, call 855-OCEANIA or speak
with your preferred professional travel advisor.
About Oceania Cruises
Oceania Cruises is the world's
leading culinary- and destination-focused cruise line. The line's
eight small, luxurious ships carry a maximum of 1,250 guests and
feature The Finest Cuisine at Sea® and destination-rich
itineraries that span the globe. Expertly curated travel
experiences aboard the designer-inspired, small ships call on more
than 600 marquee and boutique ports in more than 100 countries on
seven continents on voyages that range from seven to more than 200
days. Oceania Cruises is a wholly owned subsidiary of Norwegian
Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: NCLH). To learn more,
visit www.nclhltd.com.
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