Acknowledged as a world chief in luxurious expeditions by small ships, Aqua Expeditions is delighted to announce three unique chef-hosted departures this 12 months – the well-known chef Benjamin Cross shall be on board Aqua Blu in Indonesia, and the Peruvian legend Pedro Miguel Schiaffino on board Aqua Nera on Amazon Rijeka. Visitors aboard Aqua’s Chef Hosted Departures can anticipate to discover the world’s most numerous and culturally important locations, aboard best-in-class ships of recent modern design, whereas having fun with beautiful, tempting dishes created by regionally impressed legendary cooks.
Throughout these particular sailings, the 2 cooks will current their signature recipes, lead cooking masterclasses (together with ceviche and Balinese fishcakes), cocktail demonstrations, kitchen excursions and host an onboard dinner the place they will share their information. For culinary lovers, that is the right crusing to benefit from the signature Aqua expertise and a behind-the-scenes have a look at world delicacies on board.
Aqua Nera leaves with Pedro Miguel Schiaffino (Peruvian Amazon)
14.-18. Might and 17-21 September 2024
On the boat Black waterchef Pedro Miguel Schiaffino creates Peruvian-Japanese Nikkei delicacies by combining native Amazonian elements with conventional cooking strategies. 70 p.c of all contemporary elements used on board come from Peru and the Andes of Ecuador. Highlights embrace the galapagueña wraps of lobster lettuce with Acevichado dressing, delicate potato llapingachose, tuna crudo, grilled plantains and shrimp ceviche.
Schiaffino will host two departures on Aqua Nera: one departure from 14.-18. Might and the opposite from September 17-21. Setting a brand new customary for luxurious Amazon river expeditions and launching in late 2020, Aqua Nera pays tribute to Amazonian cultures and traditions, tastefully interweaving design accents from the rubber increase period with the colourful cultures of Portugal, Spain and Peru. Comfortably crusing by means of the depths of the world’s most biodiverse rainforest, Aqua Nere’s skilled naturalist guides conduct small group excursions rewarding company with direct wildlife encounters.
Pedro Miguel Schiaffino was the chef of Malabar in Lima and ámaZ, he’s a member of the Latin Delicacies Advisory Council and the founding father of Schiaffino Gastronomika. He joined the Aqua Expeditions workforce in 2007 and at present is answerable for culinary experiences on three vessels: Aqua Nera, Aria Amazon and Aqua Mare.
Aqua Blu Departures with Benjamin Cross (Komodo Nationwide Park, Indonesia)
10.-17. August 2024
On the boat Aqua blue, Indonesia’s first long-range ocean exploration yacht, each meal is an journey in itself. Visitors of 15 individually designed residences will expertise the extraordinary delicacies they put together Benjamin Cross which guarantees inspiring meals, drawing inspiration from the Indonesian, European and Mediterranean palette. Chef Cross has created greater than 160 recipes for Aqua Expeditions over time, incorporating quite a lot of Indonesian spices and flavors from large Papuan prawns to yellowfin tuna tartare, taking company on a culinary journey of the area.
Throughout his go to to Aqua Blu, Chef Cross will current scrumptious dishes together with 48-hour beef brief rib rendang, Balinese breast with bumbu Bali (Balinese spices), natural Javanese prawns marinated in aromatic oil and lime, and his private favorite, hand-caught grilled fish with Balinese sambal. Cruising from Labuan Bajo, by means of Komodo Nationwide Park all the best way to Bali, company will see the most effective that Indonesia has to supply. Led by extremely skilled crew and guides, company could have the chance to discover the world’s most biodiverse marine habitats, embark on an journey hike throughout energetic volcanoes, and even snorkel with cetaceans.
Initially from Australia, Chef Cross started his profession over 20 years in the past on the award-winning boutique lodge and restaurant Byron Bay Raes on the Wategos. He honed his craft underneath among the final icons of Australian delicacies: Janni Kyritsis of the previous MG Garafe and Neil Perry as a part of the workforce to reopen XO.