With culinary programs becoming standard aboard luxury cruise lines, Regent Seven Seas Cruises takes the concept several steps further with its immersive Epicurean Explorer Tours — intimate, chef-led shore excursions crafted for serious food and wine lovers.
Available aboard select voyages on Seven Seas Explorer, Seven Seas Splendor and Seven Seas Grandeur, these experiences go well beyond the ordinary. Guests are invited to explore a destination’s food culture firsthand — through small-group culinary journeys that include market foraging, cooking classes, wine tastings, and insider visits to local farms, restaurants, and artisanal producers.
Led by Regent’s Culinary Arts Kitchen Chef Instructor, these exclusive tours are offered at a supplementary cost and are thoughtfully curated to reflect the cuisine and character of each port. With new offerings introduced across Asia, Europe, Canada & New England, and more, the only question is: what are you craving?
Craving Spanish Flavor?
Albufera Lake & Paella Lunch
Valencia, Spain
New for 2025: Cruise the tranquil rice fields of Lake Albufera with your Chef Instructor before learning the secrets of authentic Valencian paella at the much-loved Restaurante El Redoli.
Cadiz Market & Tapas Lunch
Seville (Cádiz), Spain
Wander the colorful market in Cádiz’s old quarter, savoring the vibrant flavors of southern Spain before enjoying a seaside lunch at El Chato.
Gastronomy Tour & Tapas Lunch Barcelona, Spain
Explore culinary landmarks including La Boqueria and Santa Caterina Market, followed by tapas, pastries, and a cava tasting — all guided by the Culinary Arts Kitchen team.
Perfect Your Tapas Technique
Market Tour & Onboard Tapas Lunch
Bilbao, Spain
Join the Chef Instructor at Mercado de la Ribera, then head back onboard for a hands-on tapas cooking class.
Market Foraging & Onboard Tapas Class
Málaga, Spain
Forage for fresh ingredients at Málaga’s Atarazanas Central Market, then prepare traditional tapas dishes in a guided onboard class.
Longing for Provence?
Market, Mater Chef Provencal Lunch & Wines
Sanary-Sur-Mer, France
Explore the charming market in Aix-en-Provence before a special cooking demonstration by Chef Nadia Sammut of Auberge la Fenière, complete with a Provençal lunch and local wines
Nice Market & Chateau Eza Lunch
Monte Carlo, Monaco
Stroll the seaside market in Nice, then enjoy a gourmet lunch at the iconic Château Eza, perched above the Riviera.
Italy, Served Fresh
Chef Led Tuscan Culinary Immersion & Villa Lunch
From Tuscany (Livorno), Italy
Shop for gourmet goods at Mercato Centrale, then venture to Villa Dianella for a garden tour, wine pairing lunch, and a Tuscan cooking demo.
Market Tour, Pesto, Pasta & Lunch
From Portofino, Italy
Sail to Rapallo for a Ligurian olive oil tasting before heading to Recco for pasta-making and a locally inspired lunch.
Savoring Canada & New England
Cider & Chowder
From Halifax, Nova Scotia
New for 2025: Sample four unique ciders at a boutique cidery before enjoying a bowl of signature chowder and a "crobster" roll in Dartmouth.
If you're craving a taste of Asia…
Infusions: Flowers, Tea & Honey
Shimizu, Japan
New for 2025: Tour the legendary Butchart Gardens, enjoy traditional afternoon tea, and visit Country Bee Honey Farm for tastings and insights into apiculture.
Culinary Journey Through Kobe
From Kobe, Japan
New for 2025: Discover the art of Japanese knife-making before indulging in expertly prepared Kobe beef at a teppanyaki restaurant with views of Osaka Castle.
Japanese Fish Essentials Tour
From Shimizu, Japan
New for 2025: Explore Kashi-no-Ichi Fish Market, then join a local chef for a sushi-making class and lunch.