• Windstar Cruises opened bookings for five exclusive James Beard Foundation chef-hosted voyages spanning three continents in 2027.
• Itineraries feature renowned chefs including Roel Alcudia, Felix Tai, Cara Tobin, Cody Hogan, and Christine Lau.
• Passengers enjoy exclusive chef-hosted dinners, live cooking demonstrations, and guided local market excursions.
• James Beard-inspired recipes are served across Windstar’s entire fleet, enhancing every dining experience

Windstar Cruises is taking small-ship culinary travel to extraordinary new heights by opening bookings for an incredible lineup of five chef-hosted voyages in 2027. As the official cruise line of the prestigious James Beard Foundation, Windstar continues its decade-long partnership by pairing world-renowned culinary talent with breathtaking destinations across Greece, Türkiye, French Polynesia, Italy, Croatia, and East Asia. These exclusive sailings offer food enthusiasts an intimate and immersive way to explore global cultures through the authentic flavors, local ingredients, and traditional recipes that shape each region.

Guests joining these specialized itineraries will enjoy a host of unique culinary experiences, including private chef-hosted dinners complete with thoughtfully paired wines, live interactive cooking demonstrations, and guided market tours in select ports. The 2027 roster features stellar culinary leaders such as Roel Alcudia exploring the Greek Isles, Felix Tai celebrating Pacific traditions in French Polynesia, Cara Tobin navigating the Aegean Sea, Cody Hogan connecting Greece and the Amalfi Coast, and Christine Lau guiding guests through East Asian legends. With intimate yachts accommodating between 148 and 342 guests, every traveler receives personalized attention while discovering the stories and inspirations behind world-class cuisine. Even beyond these specific chef-hosted sailings, Windstar’s fleet-wide partnership ensures that James Beard Foundation-inspired dishes remain a delicious highlight of every journey.