Silversea Unveils Culinary Voyages Inspired by Local Flavors

A glass of red wine and a cheese board
Cruise Industry
by Maritime Bell Staff

Silversea has introduced its first collection of S.A.L.T. (Sea And Land Taste) Culinary Voyages, offering itineraries designed to immerse guests in the food, traditions and people that define each destination.

The new collection is built around four themes—Gather, Craft, Celebrate and Indulge—and aims to showcase regional culinary cultures both on board and ashore.

The inaugural season features seven voyages aboard Silver Dawn and Silver Spirit, sailing through Portugal, Spain, France and the United Kingdom during Europe’s autumn harvest season.

With our new collection of dedicated S.A.L.T. Culinary Voyages, we’re building on our position as the small-ship leader in culinary variety to give guests direct access to the people and places that define a region’s food culture,” said Bert Hernandez, President of Silversea.

“That means a countess opening her kitchen in northern Portugal, or a chef teaching her own family recipes at home in Normandy. These are experiences guests couldn’t arrange on their own, and that access is what sets this collection apart.”

According to the cruise line, each itinerary combines an enhanced onboard culinary program with exclusive S.A.L.T. Experiences on land. Shore excursions include a private port-blending session in Portugal’s Douro Valley, a Michelin-chef-hosted lunch at Château du Prince Noir in Bordeaux and a truffle hunt at the historic Château Royal de Cazeneuve.

**The first chapter of the new collection is titled “Grape Harvest.” **

  • Expanded Onboard Culinary Experiences
  • Guests sailing on the Grape Harvest voyages can enjoy an expanded selection of food and drink experiences, including:
  • A chef-led nine-course dinner at La Dame
  • Regional wine tastings
  • A guided tasting of premium Bordeaux wines hosted by the ship’s head sommelier
  • Premium Champagne tastings
  • Cognac and Armagnac tastings
  • A complimentary hands-on mixology class
  • A live cooking masterclass with the executive chef
  • A guided pairing of French cheeses and wines led by the head sommelier
  • An exclusive six-course lunch at La Dame featuring foraged ingredients, including wild mushrooms and fresh truffles

The voyages will also feature signature seasonal events, including autumn-inspired cocktails and a caviar presentation on embarkation day, along with an Autumn Harvest Grand Brunch and a Harvest Cruise Aperitivo.

**Culinary Adventures Ashore **

The food-focused experience continues in port through Silversea’s S.A.L.T. shore excursions.

Highlights include:

  • A behind-the-scenes visit to a professional kitchen with Michelin-recognized Chef Vivien Durand
  • A txakoli wine tasting at the Michelin-starred Garena restaurant in Spain’s Basque Country
  • A home cooking experience with Chef Brigitte
  • A guided wine tasting at Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey
  • A truffle hunt followed by a gourmet lunch at the Royal Château Cazeneuve

Through its new S.A.L.T. Culinary Voyages, Silversea aims to give travelers deeper access to the flavors, traditions and local communities that make each destination unique.