A VIP Windstar James Beard Foundation Culinary Cruise offers the height of onboard luxury and culinary excitement for the discerning traveler. Windstar Cruises and James Beard-recognized chefs and wine experts come together to engage you in a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Windstar's fleet of award-winning small ships offers extraordinary service and unique voyages to unusual destinations off the beaten path in an intimate and elegant environment with well-traveled ship mates. Ranging between 7-14 days, the cruises on offer include several different epicurean-themes to choose from. Explore locations such as Rome to Barcelona, Vancouver to San Diego, or Italy and the Dalmatian Coast in 2019. Destinations under consideration for 2020 include the Philippines & Indonesia; Croatia & the Adriatic Sea; Central America & the Caribbean; Western Europe; Alaskan Glaciers & Fjords; and the U.S. West Coast.

As the exclusive, official cruise line of the James Beard Foundation, Windstar works with some of the best chefs and upcoming talent in the U.S. and has hosted nearly three dozen James Beard-recognized chefs and beverage experts. You'll get to taste their extraordinary dishes on the nightly menu and in the onboard culinary demonstrations, as well as join them on "Shopping with the Chef" expeditions to local markets.

This VIP Windstar James Beard Foundation Culinary Cruise includes:

• A cruise for up to 14 days for two, sharing a standard stateroom or suite
• VIP amenities including:

o Captain's Table Dinner with Ship's Captain and James Beard Foundation Guest Chef
o Personalized Galley Tour with the Ship's Executive Chef
o Premium Captain's Exclusive Alcoholic Beverage Package for Two
o Two shore excursions per guest
o Unlimited Laundry Service Package, and Wi-Fi/Internet Packages
o Port taxes and NDA's, Group Coach Transfers as available

• James Beard Foundation Guest Chef Cooking Demonstrations
• Tastings with Guest Sommelier and/or beverage expert/mixologist
• All meals in all onboard venues, including James Beard Foundation Chef Selections at dinner in AmphorA Restaurant, room service, and all non-alcoholic beverages
• Complimentary water sports from the ship's Marina when anchored in tropical ports
• Nightly entertainment with the onboard musicians and local entertainment in select ports
• Special events including Signature Sail Away, Signature Deck BBQ & Signature Beach Party
• All complimentary onboard activities including cooking, mixology, wellness classes, and daily destination talks

Restrictions: Valid through 12/31/21 based on availability. JBF Cruises available between June 2019-May 2020. More 2020 and 2021 dates to be added. All U.S. holiday sailings excluded. Other blackout dates may apply. Cruise certificate not transferable to other parties. Stateroom category selected by Windstar based on the highest available category. Two shore excursions/guest up to $800 (c. $200 credit/excursion). Guests under 21 must be accompanied by an adult. Gratuities not included. Upgrades may be available upon request.