Giada De Laurentiis is Oceania Cruises' brand and culinary ambassador

De Laurentiis will also co-chair the line's new Culinary Advisory Board alongside renowned chef Jacques Pépin, a founding member of Oceania Cruises' culinary team and the line's original executive culinary director.

The Culinary Advisory Board will focus on guiding, developing and reinforcing the line's commitment to its motto, 'the finest cuisine at sea.' De Laurentiis's role will include inviting acclaimed chefs and artisans from around the world to join the initiative.

Perfectly aligned

De Laurentiis said that having sailed as Vista's godmother, she 'immediately connected with the line's extraordinary commitment to food and the entire dining experience,' adding: 'The people were so warm and welcoming; the entire on-board experience was incredibly inviting, and everyone truly starts to feel like family. Oceania Cruises' mission aligns perfectly with my own.'

Co-Chairs De Laurentiis and Pépin will work with Oceania's two executive culinary directors and master shefs of France, Alexis Quaretti and Eric Barale, who will play key roles in developing the scope of the Culinary Advisory Board.

'With a legacy deeply rooted in family and a passion for gastronomy, it seems only fitting that Oceania Cruises furthers its relationship with Giada. I am thrilled that she and our culinary patriarch, Jacques, will helm our Culinary Advisory Board to further evolve and innovate, redefining the boundaries of the on-board dining experience,' said Frank A. Del Rio, president of Oceania Cruises.