Swan Hellenic: Maris Gourmet Cruises
Swan Hellenic, a pioneer in cultural cruising, presents its 2025 Gourmet Cruises Maris with an exciting new lineup of Michelin-starred chefs from JRE-Jeunes Restaurateurs, aboard the elegant SH Diana and SH Vega ships.
For 2025, Maris offers a selection of 10 captivating expeditions, ranging from the Arctic to the Mediterranean. Nine of these will be aboard the SH Diana, and one on the SH Vega, each providing a unique experience in fine dining and exploration. Each exclusive Maris voyage showcases the exceptional creativity of one of the world-renowned chefs from the JRE-Jeunes Restaurateurs organization—all rising stars under 40 who have already earned international accolades, such as Michelin stars.
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The Maris chefs will present a different signature dish each evening, with the highlight being the gala dinner where they will showcase their creativity and skills, inspired by a passion for tradition, sustainability, and high-quality local ingredients. There will also be opportunities for guests to engage with the chefs, as they will host show cooking sessions to reveal the secrets of their craft. Furthermore, each chef on the Maris expeditions will socialize with guests throughout the voyage, in keeping with Swan Hellenic’s tradition. This sensational experience is what makes Maris an irresistible gastronomic adventure in the luxury expedition cruising landscape.
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Patrizia Iantorno, Chief Commercial Officer of Swan Hellenic, emphasized the pride of Swan Hellenic and JRE-Jeunes Restaurateurs in announcing the new Maris series for 2025, born from a shared goal of exceeding expectations and sharing exceptional experiences. Daniel Canzian, President of JRE-Jeunes Restaurateurs, expressed his pleasure at showcasing the exceptional talent of the chefs to Swan Hellenic travelers again in 2025, creating culinary experiences that enhance and complement the extraordinary explorations both on board and ashore.
The Michelin-starred chefs from JRE-Jeunes Restaurateurs participating in the 2025 Maris cruises will include: Swiss chef Heribert Dietrich, Michelin-starred, aboard a 9-night cruise on the SH Diana exploring the European Atlantic coast, departing from Lisbon to Portsmouth on May 12, 2025; Belgian chef Kevin Lejeune, Michelin-starred, aboard an 11-night cruise on the SH Diana, departing from Portsmouth to Dublin on May 21, 2025; Philippe Deslarzes from Switzerland, also Michelin-starred, aboard an 8-night cruise on the SH Diana, departing from Reykjavik for a circumnavigation of Iceland on June 2, 2025; Herman Cooijmans from the Netherlands, present on a 10-night cruise on the SH Diana, departing from Tromsø to the fjords and up to Amsterdam on July 21, 2025; Franco Körperich from Switzerland, aboard an 8-night cruise on the SH Vega, departing from Reykjavik for a circumnavigation of Iceland on July 31; David Goerne from France, Green Michelin star, aboard an 11-night cruise on the SH Diana, departing from Amsterdam to Lisbon on July 31, 2025, exploring the historic ports of the European Atlantic coast; Federico Pettenuzzo from Italy, Michelin-starred, aboard an 11-night cruise on the SH Diana, departing from Lisbon on August 11 to follow the North African coast to Palermo, Sicily; Alberto Basso from Italy, showcasing his culinary skills on a 10-night cruise on the SH Diana, departing from Palermo to Venice on August 22; Lukas Nagl from Austria, on an 8-night cruise on the SH Diana exploring the classical world, departing from Venice to Piraeus on September 1 and Steffen Disch from Germany, Michelin-starred, cooking aboard a 9-night cruise on the SH Diana, departing from Istanbul to Limassol on September 17.
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Swan Hellenic’s cultural voyages have always stood out for the quality of their explorations, thanks to detailed lectures and expert guides, and these culinary-focused departures enhance the experience by taking guests on a parallel journey of gastronomic discovery, all within the comfort and luxury that define the company.
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