SILVERSEA SERVES UP NEW MENU OF CULINARY THEME CRUISES FOR 2009.
With a collection of the world's most flavourful destinations expertly paired with the culinary world's hottest talents, ultra-luxury Silversea Cruises is offering an irresistible selection of moveable feasts for those sophisticated travellers who enjoy high-end dining as much as the adventure of luxury travel.

The enlightening café lifestyle of Paris in the 1920s (immortalised in A Moveable Feast) stayed with American writer Ernest Hemingway throughout his life ... wherever he travelled ... and for Silversea guests, this year's 11 Culinary Arts voyages promise similar opportunities for personally enriching experiences that will linger long after the journey ends.

These unique culinary theme cruises showcase the artistry of award-winning chefs of top dining establishments from around the world, including the internationally acclaimed chefs of Relais & Château, the distinguished international association of charming properties and finest restaurants.

Silversea culinary director Rudi Scholdis said: "We're delighted to feature some of the world's most celebrated chefs on our Culinary Arts voyages. Our culinary theme cruises are a great way to meld together fascinating destinations with cooking events and demonstrations that entertain and edify, as well as reveal the personalities, skills - and a few culinary secrets - of the masters of haute cuisine."

On the culinary sailings, celebrity chefs will display their exceptional talents during dynamic and informative cooking demonstrations where guests can taste and learn firsthand the secrets of enticing signature dishes. Many of the award-winning chefs are also designated Grands Chefs Relais & Château, such as Rick Tramonto, partner and executive chef of Chicago's Tru, a Mobil Four Star and AAA Five Diamond restaurant; Eyvind Hellstrom, owner and chef of Michelin Two Star Bagatelle in Oslo; and Anne Desjardins, the chef/co-owner of CAA Four Diamond L'Eau a La Bouche in Ste-Adele, Quebec.

The Culinary Arts enrichment voyages also feature escorted provisioning trips to international markets (when the itinerary permits), food and wine pairings, creative regional dishes, and a five-course grand gourmet dinner. Throughout these special voyages, the featured guest chef and Silversea's executive chef are on hand to share their culinary expertise and answer any questions.