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He stated, &#8220;Our guests seek more than just incredible cuisine; they crave authentic connections with food, culture, and people.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Chef Kathryn Kelly, Director of Culinary Enrichment at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cruisebooking.com\/cruise-lines\/oceania-cruises\">Oceania Cruises<\/a>, highlighted the significance of food in connecting people to places. She remarked, &#8220;Our fabulous Culinary Discovery Tours provide an insider\u2019s look at local markets, artisans, and traditions, allowing guests to take a piece of the destination home with them.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Notable new tour highlights include:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Kobe, Japan:<\/strong> A six-hour experience led by a chef, demonstrating the crafting and use of traditional Japanese kitchen knives.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Busan, South Korea:<\/strong> A four-hour market tour with a chef, offering opportunities to find ingredients and prepare traditional Korean dishes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Belfast, Northern Ireland:<\/strong> A 4.5-hour tour with local Chef Paul Cunningham, focusing on locally sourced ingredients.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Halifax, Canada:<\/strong> A three-hour chef-led tour exploring the &#8220;chowder trail&#8221; and artisanal cider trends in Nova Scotia.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Invergordon, Scotland:<\/strong> A four-hour cooking class where guests shop for ingredients for Scottish chowder and prepare the meal onboard.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Valletta, Malta:<\/strong> A three-hour tour sampling artisanal Maltese cuisine and making traditional Maltese bread.<\/p>\n<p>These tours are designed to provide guests with authentic culinary experiences, connecting them to the local culture and traditions of each destination.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Oceania Cruises has expanded its Culinary Discovery Tours by introducing 12 new excursions for 2025, enhancing its commitment to immersive culinary experiences. 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