Summary
In Brief
- 1 Night Hong Kong
- 1 Night Halong Bay
- 1 Night Da Nang
- 2 Nights Ho Chi Minh City
- 1 Night Sihanoukville
- 1 Night Ko Kood
- 1 Night Laem Chabang (Bangkok)
- 1 Night Singapore
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Food & wine | Ocean cruise
SEABOURN’S TASTE OF ASIA FOOD AND WINE CRUISE
Join a team of culinary experts on a connoisseur’s cruise around Asia, featuring:-
- Europe versus Asia Cooking Challenge
- Cooking demonstration and unique menu items by celebrity chefs
- Local chefs will feature authentic dining experiences in the Colonnade throughout the cruise
- Extended Shopping with the Chefs outings ashore
- Daily tastings of local food with wine pairings on board
- Special themed meals and craft cocktails featuring local ingredients
- Festive deck events and gala luncheons with local entertainment
- Wine Appreciation Lectures and Tastings by Guest Sommeliers
- Special local folkloric performances will spice up epicurean deck events
- A Conversation with the Culinary Team to learn more about the culinary traditions of the region
- Regional tea time rituals
Day by day itinerary
Day
1
Depart UK and fly to Hong Kong
Day
2
Hong Kong, China
Hong Kong is divided into four sections: Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, the New Territories, and the numerous outlying islands. One hundred sixty-four square miles of dense real estate dominate Hong Kong Island, including enormous skyscrapers with futuristic architecture, opulent hotels, residential compounds on Victoria Peak, and some of the oldest Chinese communities in the region. All these elements create one of the most exotic and exciting ports of call in the world; one that is universally loved by tourists and its own enterprising citizens.
Embark ship.
Asian Epicurean Welcome Party with local lion dance show
Colonnade: Chinese Market Dinner featuring local Peking duck
Sail away with Live Entertainment and Chinese Desserts
Wine Themed Movie: Red Obsession
Day
3
At Sea
Cooking Demonstration with our Celebrity Chef
Dim Sum Bar
Mixology Demonstration
Local Chef Lunch
Culinary Team Trivia
Galley Tour
Wine Tasting Seminar with our Guest Sommelier
Chinese Tea Ritual
Captain's Welcome Reception
A Taste of Seabourn Chef's Dinner
Day
4
Halong Bay, Vietnam
Just off the coast of Vietnam, a myriad of karstic islands are clustered in this picturesque setting. Looming out of the sea, undercut by erosions into fantastic shapes, they reminded the Vietnamese of the looping back of a swimming dragon. Scattered among them, whole communities of fishing families live most of their lives on sampans, trading among themselves and periodically going into nearby towns such as Haiphong to sell their catch and buy supplies.
Shopping with the Chefs
Wine Lecture with Guest Sommelier
Vietnamese Deck Event with Local Entertainment
Vietnamese Hot Pot Market Dinner
Street Food Dinner at the Patio Grill
Mixology Demonstration: Creating Fresh, Local Cocktails
Day
5
At Sea
Live Noodle Making Demonstration
Noodle Themed Lunch
Spring Roll Bar at the Patio Grill
Mixology Class: The Use of Herbs in Cocktails
Galley Tour
Cooking with Chilies Demonstration
Wine Tasting Seminar with our Guest Sommelier
Vietnamese Tea Time
Seabourn's Signature Block Party
Celebrity Chef Dinner
Day
6
Da Nang, Vietnam
Da Nang, known as Tourane by the French, succeeded Hoi An as the most important port in central Vietnam during the 19th century. Today, Da Nang's distance from other power centers, its natural endowments, (the port and proximity to Laos and Thailand), and its high degree of provincial autonomy allows for considerable local initiative. Among the Da Nang area sites of interest to visitors are the Marble Mountains, China Beach, the ancient port town of Hoi An and the imperial city of Hue.
Shopping with the Chefs
Wine Lecture with our Guest Sommelier
Local Market Lunch
Officers on Deck Event featuring Asian Flavors
Dessert Under the Stars
Rock the Boat Dance Party
Nightcap Cocktails with our Mixologist
Day
7
At Sea
Vietnamese Cooking Demonstration
Sushi Making Demonstration
Pho Bar at the Patio Grill
Galley Tour
Wine Tasting Seminar
Food Bazaar Dinner
Liquor Tasting with our Mixologist
Days
8-9
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City covers an area of more than 800 square miles, stretching westward from the South China Sea to the Cambodian border. Its land is overwhelmingly rural, dotted with villages and clusters of houses set amidst rice paddies. The downtown section of Ho Chi Minh City is still known as Saigon, and it is here the economic changes sweeping Vietnam and their social implications are most evident. The level of activity and energy of this city will amaze you, and make it clear that this country does not intend to stand still.
Shopping with the Chefs
Vietnamese Market Lunch
Epicurean Sail-Away Event
Wine Lecture with our Guest Sommelier
Mixology Demonstration: Balancing Acidity in Cocktails
Day
10
At Sea
Cooking Demonstration with our Celebrity Chef
Local Ingredient Food Exposition on Deck
Wok and Stir Fry Lunch
Sate Lunch at the Patio Grill
Asia vs. Europe Cooking Challenge
Wine Lecture with our Guest Sommelier
Galley Tour
The Durian Fruit Challenge
Cocktail Tasting with our Mixologist
Day
11
Sihanoukville, Cambodia
Sihanoukville, also known as Kampong Som, is located in southern Cambodia on the Gulf of Thailand, and is Cambodia's only international marine port. Its beaches are the most prominent natural feature of the city, spanning most of the surrounding coastline. Sihanoukville has several cultural sites, including Victory Monument built to symbolize friendship with Vietnam, and Independence Square, constructed in honor of independence and the Cambodians that lost their lives defending their country.
Wellness Day with Healthy Themed Events
Cambodian Themed Market Lunch
The Fine Art School of Phnom Penh Local show
Mixology Class: Creating Cocktails with Local Ingredients
Day
12
Ko Kood, Thailand
Seabourn has discovered an unspoiled tropical island paradise on which to create our signature Caviar in the Surf beach barbecue party. Sugary white sand, swaying palms and limpid waters invite you enjoy watersports, and a sumptuous feast prepared by your peerless Seabourn culinary staff awaits you on this sublime slice of Southeast Asian heaven.
Seabourn's Signature Beach Barbecue
Caviar in the Surf
Coconut Drink Bar
Local Beer Tasting
Day
13
Laem Chabang (Bangkok), Thailand
Bangkok is a city of endless fascination. Spiked with countless high-rise buildings of concrete and glass, Bangkok is an exhilarating mix of chaos and refinement, of frenetic markets and hushed golden temples, early-morning alms-giving rituals and ultra hip designer boutiques. In the heart of the city is the Chao Phraya River, its vast network of canals (klongs) as important to local transportation as the intricate road system. There is a wealth of history and culture to be discovered here: palaces, temples, markets, and exquisite classical Thai dance performances.
Shopping with the Chefs
Local lunch featuring Tom Yum
Patio Grill: Curry Bar
Local Show followed by Thai Themed Sail-Away
Thai Dinner
Creating Thai Cocktails with our Mixologist
Days
14-15
At Sea
Thai Curry Demonstartion
Fruit and Vegetable Carving Demonstartion
Thai Lunch
Phad Thai Bar at the Patio Grill
Galley Tour
Mixology Demonstration
Wine Lecture by our Guest Sommelier
Captain's Farewell Party and Crew Farewell
Celebrity Chef Dinner
Cooking Demonstration
Seabourn's Signature Galley Market Lunch
Culinary Team Trivia — Final Round
A Conversation with the Culinary Team
Mixology Demonstration
The Best of Seabourn Dinner
Culinary Movie: Eat, Pray, Love
Day
16
Singapore
Founded as a British trading colony in 1819, Singapore joined the Malaysian Federation in 1963. Two years later, it became an independent island-state, developing into one of the world's most prosperous countries. With ultra-modern skyscrapers combined with a medley of Chinese, Indian and Malay influences, Singapore is a dynamic city rich in contrast and color, exhibiting a harmonious blend of culture, cuisine, arts and architecture.
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Pricing
Any element of this cruise can be adjusted to suit your needs. Just contact us to find out more.
Prices
16-day cruise
from £5,289 pp incl. flights
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