| Atlas cooking up a storm

ATLAS Ocean Voyages has unveiled a star-studded line-up of guest chefs and culinary experiences for its upcoming European season.

Famous cooks, pastry experts, culinary historians, and vintners will join Atlas this year, with guests aboard World Traveller, World Navigator, and World Voyager to enjoy an intimate, hands-on culinary program.

Experiences range from live cooking demonstrations and tastings to shoreside, food-focused discoveries, including the guest-favourite Yachtsman Cook-Off, where passengers can roll up their sleeves to participate hands-on, with the guest chefs serve as judges.

Featured guests this season will include chef Ippy Aiona, who will bring a vibrant culinary voice shaped by his Italian-American heritage and Hawaiian upbringing when he joins guests on Traveller on 10 and 20 Jul.

He was a finalist on the Food Network’s Food Network Star, and was later recognised in Forbes’ Food & Wine 30 Under 30.

Also on board will be chef Luciana Berry (pictured), the winner of Top Chef Brazil 2020, and a global ambassador for her country’s cuisine and culture.

She will join Navigator on 02 Apr and 14 Oct, and Traveller on 16 Aug.

Chef Regina Charboneau, known as the ‘Queen of Biscuits’, will also join Atlas this season.

She has a culinary style deeply rooted in her heritage from Mississippi, and will showcase it to guests aboard Traveller from 30 Jul.

Another highlight guest of the season will be Chef Massimo Capra, one of the judges on Chopped Canada, and co-host of Restaurant Makeover, who will board Traveller on 09 May, 09 Sep, and 15 Sep.

“Our Epicurean Expeditions are designed to go far beyond exceptional dining,” president & chief executive officer James Rodriguez declared.

“By welcoming such an extraordinary collection of culinary talent, we create a deeply personal environment where guests can learn, engage, and form genuine connections, whether sharing a meal, joining a shore excursion, or simply enjoying conversation at sea.

“This level of access, enrichment, and friendship is a defining part of the Atlas experience and a tremendous value for our guests.”

Rodriguez recently revealed exclusively to Cruise Weekly that Atlas is planning to open an Australian office, and base one of its ships locally (CW 29 Jan). MS