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Only the finest in Seabourn's new Connoisseur Collection

Seabourn's new 'Connoisseur Collection' provides premium epicurean and reserve wine experiences by reservation, for an additional fee.

Anne Kalosh, Editor, Seatrade Cruise News & Senior Associate Editor, Seatrade Cruise Review

September 27, 2024

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Prestige ingredients and fine wines for 'Dinner Under the Stars'PHOTO: SEABOURN

Offerings range from premium whisky and wine tastings to 'Dinner Under the Stars' and curated meals paired with premium wines.

'Memorable dining is so important to a travel experience, and we are always looking to innovate our offerings to ensure we deliver luxurious and sophisticated culinary moments that exceed our guests' expectations,' said Gerald Mosslinger, SVP guest operations at Seabourn. 'Our new Connoisseur Collection was created to deliver unparalleled epicurean delights and experiences that will please a wide range of palates.'

Each experience takes place in an intimate, small-group atmosphere alongside fellow aficionados.

Whisky tasting

Led by the bar manager, this hour-long whisky-tasting features five to seven top whiskies from Scotland, Japan, the US and beyond.

Prestige Macallan tasting

The bar manager leads a tasting of The Macallan Expressions, featuring three exclusive selections: Rare Cask, Oscuro and No. 6.

Sommelier lunch

Five courses are paired with premium reserve wines. Example dishes include black truffle risotto with Château Batailley 5ème Grand Cru Classé 2017, and Pacific cod and lobster fricassee paired with Maison Louis Latour Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru 2014.

Global wine quest

Participants can sample up to 10 reserve wines sourced from five countries, each represented by two varietals. Whether held in the intimate setting of the Club, the Solis Bar or on the open deck under the stars, this tasting is accompanied by the sommelier team.

Dinner Under the Stars

Available on select ocean voyages, this offers an evening of prestige ingredients and fine wines under a canopy of stars, weather permitting. Seabourn Encore and Seabourn Ovation passengers will experience this event within The Retreat sanctuary on Deck 12. The ambiance is further elevated by a classical guitarist, when available.

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About the Author

Anne Kalosh

Editor, Seatrade Cruise News & Senior Associate Editor, Seatrade Cruise Review

Anne Kalosh covers global stories, reporting both breaking and in-depth news on cruising's significant people, places, ships and trends. A sought-after expert on cruising, she has moderated conferences around the world, including the high-profile State of the Industry panel at Seatrade Cruise Global. She created and led the acclaimed itinerary-planning case study for Seatrade's cruise master classes held at Cambridge and Oxford universities. She has been the cruise columnist for AFAR.com, and her freelance stories have appeared in a wide range of publications, from The New York Times to The Miami Herald.

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