Richard Chamberlain

• ms Nieuw Amsterdam
• 24-DAY MAGIC OF THE MEDITERRANEAN
• Sep 12, 2010
• Dates Onboard:
  Sept. 24 - Oct. 6

Considered one of America's leading chefs, Chamberlain is the owner of Chamberlain's Steak and Chophouse in Dallas, named one of Bon Appetit's top new restaurants shortly after opening in 1993. He and the restaurant have garnered stellar reviews and accolades from premier publications, including "One of America's Top Tables," from Gourmet and "One of America's Top Restaurants," from Zagat Guide. Richard also opened the award-winning Fish Market Grill and Tarragon at Elk Mountain, an ultra-luxury resort in Colorado. Most recently, he joined forces with The Renaissance Las Vegas to open ENVY The Steakhouse, one of most exclusive new restaurants in Las Vegas.

Barbara Lynch

• ms Noordam
• 10-DAY MEDITERRANEAN ENCHANTMENT
• Sep 18, 2010

Boston native Barbara Lynch is one the country’s leading chef/restaurateurs. Winner of Food & Wine’s “Ten Best New Chefs in America” award, her No. 9 Park, in Boston’s Beacon Hill neighborhood, was named one of the “Top 25 New Restaurants in America” by Bon Appétit. She oversees operations of nine concepts, some of which are: B&G Oysters; The Butcher Shop; Niche Catour, a catering company; Plum Produce, and Stir, a demonstration kitchen. Her first cookbook, Stir: Mixing It Up in The Italian Tradition, was published in fall 2009.

• ms Veendam
• 7-DAY BERMUDA CRUISE
• Sep 19, 2010

Richard Chamberlain

• ms Nieuw Amsterdam
• 24-DAY MAGIC OF THE MEDITERRANEAN
• Sep 24, 2010
• Dates Onboard:
  Sept. 24 - Oct. 6

Considered one of America's leading chefs, Chamberlain is the owner of Chamberlain's Steak and Chophouse in Dallas, named one of Bon Appetit's top new restaurants shortly after opening in 1993. He and the restaurant have garnered stellar reviews and accolades from premier publications, including "One of America's Top Tables," from Gourmet and "One of America's Top Restaurants," from Zagat Guide. Richard also opened the award-winning Fish Market Grill and Tarragon at Elk Mountain, an ultra-luxury resort in Colorado. Most recently, he joined forces with The Renaissance Las Vegas to open ENVY The Steakhouse, one of most exclusive new restaurants in Las Vegas.

• ms Amsterdam
• 69-DAY GRAND ASIA & AUSTRALIA
• Sep 24, 2010
• Dates Onboard:
  Nov. 14 - Nov. 26

Ryan Magarian

• ms Amsterdam
• 69-DAY GRAND ASIA & AUSTRALIA
• Sep 24, 2010
• Dates Onboard:
  Oct. 29 - Nov. 13

Based in Seattle, Ryan works exclusively with Kathy Casey Food Studios, owned by celebrity chef Kathy Casey. He was named Best Bartender in Seattle (Seattle Magazine; 2002), and, most recently, was tapped as Seattle's Best Mixologist (Seattle Weekly; 2005). His cocktails have received notice in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Wine Enthusiast, and Southwest Spirit. In addition, Food and Wine Magazine tapped him as one of America's "fiercest young industry talents" and awarded him a coveted "2004 Tastemaker Award". Additionally, his recipes can be found in the top selling, Joy of Mixology, by legendary spirits writer Gary Regan and the Food and Wine Magazine Cocktail Guide.
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Paul McCabe

• ms Amsterdam
• 69-DAY GRAND ASIA & AUSTRALIA
• Sep 24, 2010
• Dates Onboard:
  Oct. 19 - Oct. 29

Paul McCabe is Executive Chef of L'Auberge Del Mar in San Diego. Formerly Executive Chef at San Diego's Top of the Cove and Star of the Sea, and named a "rising star of American Cuisine" by the James Beard Foundation, he’s won the Golden Sceptre and Golden Baccus awards from the Southern California Restaurant Writers. His background includes extensive training in French, Mediterranean, Southwestern, Pacific Rim and spa cuisine. A native of Sedona, Arizona, Chef McCabe's menus reflect his vitality and showcase the best of each season.

Paulette Mitchell

• ms Amsterdam
• 69-DAY GRAND ASIA & AUSTRALIA
• Sep 24, 2010
• Dates Onboard:
  Sept. 24 - Oct. 6

Paulette Mitchell, the author of 13 cookbooks, is known globally for her quick-to-prepare recipes with gourmet flair. She has been recognized as the author of the award-winning 15-Minute Gourmet cookbook series. She also is a video producer, media spokesperson, freelance writer, culinary speaker, cooking instructor, and television personality. As an avid world traveler, Paulette is most inspired by flavors from diverse cultures both near and far.

Paulette’s most recently published cookbook is The Complete 15-Minute Gourmet: Creative Cuisine Made Fast and Fresh.

Jason Ramos

• ms Amsterdam
• 69-DAY GRAND ASIA & AUSTRALIA
• Sep 24, 2010
• On board:
  Oct. 6 - Oct. 15

Jason is an accomplished cook who’s worked in some Seattle’s finest restaurants, including The Rainier Club and the Salish Lodge. At age nine, he fell in love with Julia Child and Jeff Smith cooking shows on PBS. This led him to earn degrees in culinary arts and business management at Johnson & Whales University. While trained in French technique, Jason’s culinary repertory ranges from classic French to Filipino to seasonal Northwest cuisine. Currently, He’s a hospitality consultant and occasional private chef.

Richard Chamberlain

• ms Nieuw Amsterdam
• 12-DAY MEDITERRANEAN EMPIRES
• Sep 24, 2010

Considered one of America's leading chefs, Chamberlain is the owner of Chamberlain's Steak and Chophouse in Dallas, named one of Bon Appetit's top new restaurants shortly after opening in 1993. He and the restaurant have garnered stellar reviews and accolades from premier publications, including "One of America's Top Tables," from Gourmet and "One of America's Top Restaurants," from Zagat Guide. Richard also opened the award-winning Fish Market Grill and Tarragon at Elk Mountain, an ultra-luxury resort in Colorado. Most recently, he joined forces with The Renaissance Las Vegas to open ENVY The Steakhouse, one of most exclusive new restaurants in Las Vegas.

• ms Maasdam
• 7-DAY CANADA & NEW ENGLAND DISCOVERY
• Sep 25, 2010

Jason Dady

• ms Zaandam
• 15-DAY CIRCLE HAWAII
• Oct 02, 2010
• Dates Onboard:
  Oct.2 - Oct.8

Jason Dady is the Executive Chef and Owner of The Lodge Restaurant of Castle Hills and Bin 555 Restaurant and Wine Bar in San Antonio, Texas. His accolades include: Named "Rising Star" chef by Restaurant Hospitality, Best Chef in San Antonio by the San Antonio Current, Best New American Restaurant in San Antonio by Zagat Survey® 2006 and 2007, Most Romantic Restaurant (The Lodge) by the San Antonio Express-News in 2002, 2004, 2006, and 2007, and Best New Restaurant (Bin 555) for 2006 by the San Antonio Current. In 2005, he was honored as a guest chef at The James Beard House in New York City.

Ryan Magarian

• ms Amsterdam
• 39-DAY GRAND ASIA AND AUSTRALIA SEGMENT
• Oct 06, 2010
• Dates Onboard:
  Oct. 29 - Nov. 13

Based in Seattle, Ryan works exclusively with Kathy Casey Food Studios, owned by celebrity chef Kathy Casey. He was named Best Bartender in Seattle (Seattle Magazine; 2002), and, most recently, was tapped as Seattle's Best Mixologist (Seattle Weekly; 2005). His cocktails have received notice in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Wine Enthusiast, and Southwest Spirit. In addition, Food and Wine Magazine tapped him as one of America's "fiercest young industry talents" and awarded him a coveted "2004 Tastemaker Award". Additionally, his recipes can be found in the top selling, Joy of Mixology, by legendary spirits writer Gary Regan and the Food and Wine Magazine Cocktail Guide.
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Paul McCabe

• ms Amsterdam
• 39-DAY GRAND ASIA AND AUSTRALIA SEGMENT
• Oct 06, 2010
• Dates Onboard:
  Oct. 19 - Oct. 29

Paul McCabe is Executive Chef of L'Auberge Del Mar in San Diego. Formerly Executive Chef at San Diego's Top of the Cove and Star of the Sea, and named a "rising star of American Cuisine" by the James Beard Foundation, he’s won the Golden Sceptre and Golden Baccus awards from the Southern California Restaurant Writers. His background includes extensive training in French, Mediterranean, Southwestern, Pacific Rim and spa cuisine. A native of Sedona, Arizona, Chef McCabe's menus reflect his vitality and showcase the best of each season.

Christina Pirello

• ms Noordam
• 10-DAY MEDITERRANEAN ENCHANTMENT
• Oct 08, 2010

Christina discovered the value of healthy eating at 26 when she cured herself from leukemia. She is an expert chef, author and Emmy Award-winning television personality passionate about eating a plant-based diet to prevent cancer, diabetes, obesity, heart disease and other health-related epidemics. She has Masters in Food Science and Nutrition, and believes that much of the information released today is influenced by corporate interest rather than biological facts. Among her many books include: This Crazy Vegan Life and Cooking the Whole Foods Way.

Christina Pirello

• ms Noordam
• 10-DAY MEDITERRANEAN ENCHANTMENT
• Oct 08, 2010

Christina discovered the value of healthy eating at 26 when she cured herself from leukemia. She is an expert chef, author and Emmy Award-winning television personality passionate about eating a plant-based diet to prevent cancer, diabetes, obesity, heart disease and other health-related epidemics. She has Masters in Food Science and Nutrition, and believes that much of the information released today is influenced by corporate interest rather than biological facts. Among her many books include: This Crazy Vegan Life and Cooking the Whole Foods Way.

Joey Campanaro

• ms Statendam
• 28-DAY PANAMA CANAL
• Oct 15, 2010
• Dates Onboard:
  Oct. 29 - Nov. 12

Inspired by his Italian grandmother’s kitchen, and with skills honed in many of America’s top restaurants, Joey Campanaro is owner of The Little Owl in New York. After being Chef de Cuisine of Universal Studio’s Executive Dining Room in Los Angeles, he opened The Harrison in New York as executive chef, and continues to cater and consult for Martha Stewart, Mike Piazza, and Conde Nast Publishing. Joey has been featured on NBC’s Today Show, the Martha Stewart Show, the Food Network’s Iron Chef America, and in publications like Food & Wine, Bon Appetit, and The New York Times.

Olga Krasnoff

• ms Eurodam
• 7-DAY EASTERN CARIBBEAN
• Oct 16, 2010

Olga Krasnoff won a "You're What We're Famous for Award" for her work at Neiman Marcus and received the "Style Award" from Fashion Group International in 1999. For Tiffany & Co., she coordinated the Jewel Ball for Las Patronas, the America Garden Event for St. Germaine Auxiliary and won Tiffany's prestigious "Atlas Award" as Senior Interior Designer at Macy's. She collaborated with Home & Garden TV celebrities Kitty Bartholomew, Joe Ruggirio, Chris Casson Madden and International Designer Agnus Bourne. Olga is currently employed as a tabletop specialist and consultant at Bloomingdales.

Joey Campanaro

• ms Statendam
• 14-DAY PANAMA CANAL ADVENTURER
• Oct 29, 2010
• Dates Onboard:
  Oct. 29 - Nov. 12

Inspired by his Italian grandmother’s kitchen, and with skills honed in many of America’s top restaurants, Joey Campanaro is owner of The Little Owl in New York. After being Chef de Cuisine of Universal Studio’s Executive Dining Room in Los Angeles, he opened The Harrison in New York as executive chef, and continues to cater and consult for Martha Stewart, Mike Piazza, and Conde Nast Publishing. Joey has been featured on NBC’s Today Show, the Martha Stewart Show, the Food Network’s Iron Chef America, and in publications like Food & Wine, Bon Appetit, and The New York Times.

Ryan Magarian

• ms Amsterdam
• 35-DAY GRAND AUSTRALIA VOYAGE
• Oct 29, 2010
• Dates Onboard:
  Oct. 29 - Nov. 13

Based in Seattle, Ryan works exclusively with Kathy Casey Food Studios, owned by celebrity chef Kathy Casey. He was named Best Bartender in Seattle (Seattle Magazine; 2002), and, most recently, was tapped as Seattle's Best Mixologist (Seattle Weekly; 2005). His cocktails have received notice in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Wine Enthusiast, and Southwest Spirit. In addition, Food and Wine Magazine tapped him as one of America's "fiercest young industry talents" and awarded him a coveted "2004 Tastemaker Award". Additionally, his recipes can be found in the top selling, Joy of Mixology, by legendary spirits writer Gary Regan and the Food and Wine Magazine Cocktail Guide.
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Christopher Kostow

• ms Volendam
• 14-DAY PACIFIC TREASURES
• Nov 05, 2010
• Dates Onboard:
  Nov. 5 - Nov. 19

A Michelin-starred chef before the age of 30, Christopher Kostow creates a transcendent experience for diners every night at The Restaurant at Meadowood. With creative constructions like Bolinas Goat poached in Whey and Fluke steamed in Carrot Tops, Christopher garnered two stars from the esteemed Michelin Guide in 2008 and 2009. He was nominated for Best Chef, Pacific, by the James Beard Society in 2009 and 2010 and was named one of Food & Wine magazine's Best New Chefs 2009. In February 2010, Christopher received four stars from the San Francisco Chronicle.

Fabio Viviani

• ms Nieuw Amsterdam
• 7-DAY WESTERN CARIBBEAN
• Nov 14, 2010
• Dates Onboard:
  Nov. 14 - Nov. 21

Fabio is the Owner and Executive Chef of Café Firenze Italian Restaurant and Martini Bar, one of the most recognized restaurants in Ventura County. Born and raised in Florence, Italy, he is trained in classic Italian and Mediterranean cuisine. He incorporates Italian, French and Spanish influences in his dishes and is currently working on opening the Firenze4Kids Foundation, to emphasize health and wellness for kids through good nutrition. Other upcoming projects include the launch of kidshealthcafe.com, the largest informative resource library available online. Fabio is also William Shatner's private chef.

Bruce Weinstein and Mark Scarbrough

• ms Prinsendam
• 23-DAY AMAZON EXPLORER
• Nov 29, 2010

Bruce Weinstein and Mark Scarbrough have written fourteen cookbooks, are Contributing Editors to Eating Well magazine, and are featured columnists in Today's Health and Wellness, Relish Magazine, and on weightwatchers.com. They are the co-creators of the best-selling "Ultimate" cookbook series, which features ten single-subject ultimates, from ice cream to party drinks, potatoes to shrimp and more. Bruce and Mark have also written Cooking for Two and Great Grilling. They write regularly for Cooking Light, Wine Spectator, Cooking Pleasures, Gourmet, and The New York Times.

Jeffrey Elliot

• ms Zaandam
• 14-DAY CIRCLE HAWAII
• Dec 05, 2010

Jeffrey Elliot earned a degree from the Culinary Institute of America and cooked at prestigious restaurants like Le Cirque and Le Bernardin in New York. Since leaving the kitchen, he’s gotten an MBA and worked for Share Our Strength, a not-for-profit dedicated to eradicating childhood hunger in America, organizing Taste of the Nation events in 15 cities across North America. Jeffrey’s now Director of Culinary Relations for Zwilling JA Henckels, Demeyere, and Staub, and Executive Chef of Zwilling JA Henckels USA, as well as author of that company’s Complete Book of Knife Skills.

Brian Archibald

• ms Oosterdam
• 7-DAY MEXICAN RIVIERA
• Dec 11, 2010

Matt Gennuso

• ms Amsterdam
• 110-DAY GRAND WORLD VOYAGE
• Jan 05, 2011
• Dates Onboard:
  Apr. 14 - Apr. 26

Matthew Gennuso is chef/owner of Chez Pascal, a French-American bistro in Providence, Rhode Island. Trained at the Culinary Institute of America, he’s cooked at some of the best restaurants on either coast, including Oliveto in Oakland, California, Gramercy Tavern in New York, and Hamersley's Bistro in Boston. After a stint at Prezza in Boston's North End, Gennuso and his wife, Kristin, took over Chez Pascal in 2003 to rave reviews. The Providence Journal wrote that Gennuso was the chef she'd want cooking for her in heaven, explaining, "…Any chef worth his salt can work wonders with ingredients like lobster or foie gras, but the real mark of talent is the ability to elevate something as basic and ubiquitous as a hot dog…”

Bruce Weinstein and Mark Scarbrough

• ms Amsterdam
• 110-DAY GRAND WORLD VOYAGE
• Jan 05, 2011
• Dates Onboard:
  Jan. 14 - Jan. 26

Bruce Weinstein and Mark Scarbrough have written fourteen cookbooks, are Contributing Editors to Eating Well magazine, and are featured columnists in Today's Health and Wellness, Relish Magazine, and on weightwatchers.com. They are the co-creators of the best-selling "Ultimate" cookbook series, which features ten single-subject ultimates, from ice cream to party drinks, potatoes to shrimp and more. Bruce and Mark have also written Cooking for Two and Great Grilling. They write regularly for Cooking Light, Wine Spectator, Cooking Pleasures, Gourmet, and The New York Times.

Jeffrey Elliot

• ms Amsterdam
• 110-DAY GRAND WORLD VOYAGE
• Jan 05, 2011
• Dates Onboard:
  Mar. 14 - Mar. 24

Jeffrey Elliot earned a degree from the Culinary Institute of America and cooked at prestigious restaurants like Le Cirque and Le Bernardin in New York. Since leaving the kitchen, he’s gotten an MBA and worked for Share Our Strength, a not-for-profit dedicated to eradicating childhood hunger in America, organizing Taste of the Nation events in 15 cities across North America. Jeffrey’s now Director of Culinary Relations for Zwilling JA Henckels, Demeyere, and Staub, and Executive Chef of Zwilling JA Henckels USA, as well as author of that company’s Complete Book of Knife Skills.

George Geary

• ms Amsterdam
• 110-DAY GRAND WORLD VOYAGE
• Jan 05, 2011
• Dates Onboard:
  Feb. 7 - Feb. 20

Certified Culinary Professional George Geary has been teaching culinary classes for over 24 years. George Geary Tours have conducted tours for over 20 years domestically and internationally. George is working on his 6th book, due to be released in 2009. He has previously contributed to the American Heart Association publications, "Low-Fat and Luscious Desserts" and "Meals in Minutes.” He has culinary instruction credits with over 110 schools in 41 states, Mexico and Canada, and has made many television appearances.

• ms Eurodam
• 7-DAY EASTERN CARIBBEAN
• Jan 08, 2011

• ms Volendam
• 14-DAY PACIFIC TREASURES
• Jan 16, 2011

Alex Seidel began his career in the kitchen at age 14 in his home state of Wisconsin. After graduating at the top of his class from Western Culinary Institute in Portland, Oregon, he worked at Pebble Beach Resort, at Antione Michelle and at Sweet Basil in Vail, Colorado. Now he’s Chef/Owner of Fruition in Denver. Gayot.com rated Fruition as one of the top 10 new restaurants in the U.S. for 2007 and Zagat Guide gave Fruition the highest rating in the state.

• ms Zuiderdam
• 10-DAY PANAMA CANAL SUNFARER
• Feb 21, 2011

In high school, Chef Mike Price helped out at his family's Chesapeake Bay farm and cooked on weekends at a local crab house. Graduation from the Culinary Institute of America led to work at fine restaurants: Miami’s Fish, The Harrison, and The Mermaid Inn. This led to Mike’s opening of Market Table in the West Village, where he greets customers and shares recipes and tips on what’s in-season. He’s been featured in Food & Wine, Conde Nast Traveler and The New York Times, and seen on The Martha Stewart Show, The Today Show and The CBS Early Show.

Martin Blunos

• ms Prinsendam
• 62-DAY GRAND AFRICA & MEDITERRANEAN VOYAGE
• Mar 12, 2011
• Dates Onboard:
  Apr. 8 - Apr. 19

One of the UK’s greatest chefs, Martin Blunos was born and raised near Bath. He appears regularly on TV and radio with regular slots on BBC1’s Saturday Kitchen and was chosen to cook for The Queen during her Jubilee year, which was documented in the BBC1 program All the Queen’s Cooks. In each of his restaurants, he earned two prestigious Michelin Stars. He was invited to meet Prime Minister Tony Blair at the Foreign & Commonwealth Institute to celebrate Latvia joining the EU, and he demonstrates throughout the UK and at major food festival around the world.

• ms Nieuw Amsterdam
• 7-DAY WESTERN CARIBBEAN
• Mar 27, 2011

John Gray

• ms Ryndam
• 7-DAY WESTERN CARIBBEAN
• Apr 03, 2011

John Gray is the owner of four highly successful restaurants and one bar/lounge located throughout the Riviera Maya, Mexico. His restaurants are renowned for high quality, seasonal American cuisine influenced by his 20 years of experience in kitchens across the globe. A native of San Clemente, California, in 1987, under the watchful eye of acclaimed chef Christian Rassinoux, Gray was an apprentice for four years. In 1996, under Gray’s direction, The Club Grill and Fantino were both awarded the AAA Five Diamond Award. John lives in Puerto Morelos, Mexico with his wife and their two children.

Lee Hillson

• ms Volendam
• 17-DAY JAPAN & ALASKA
• May 02, 2011

At 16, Lee Hillson enrolled in culinary school at Bournemouth and Poole College in his native England. After graduation he worked at the Hyatt in Austin, Texas, London's Roux Patisserie, the Michelin star Le Poussin in Hampshire, England and Hintlesham Hall in Ipswich. He served as Executive Sous Chef at Vanderbilt Hall in Newport, Rhode Island, and Sous Chef at T. Cook's at Royal Palms Resort in Phoenix, later becoming Executive Chef.

Johnathan Sundstrom

• ms Rotterdam
• 12-DAY BALTIC ADVENTURE
• Jun 02, 2011

Chef and Owner of Lark, John Sundstrom graduated with honors from New England Culinary Institute. Stints at some of the country’s finest resort hotels led to work at Seattle’s Dahlia Lounge where he worked closely with owner Tom Douglas. A Food & Wine Magazine “Best New Chef” for 2001, John’s cooked on the TV Food Network’s “Best of” Show and “Food Nation,” and opened Seattle’s Lark in 2003. An artisan focused, dinner only restaurant with 50 seats, Lark employs Slow Food principles to source ingredients and products from regional American farmers, cheese makers, ranchers and wineries.

• ms Nieuw Amsterdam
• 12-DAY MEDITERRANEAN ROMANCE
• Jun 03, 2011

Since the pivotal Mango Gang era in the late ‘80s and early ‘90s, almost no other Miami chef has made as big a splash on the national culinary scene as Michelle Bernstein. A Miami native of Jewish and Latin descent, this passionate chef has dazzled diners and critics alike with her sublime cuisine and a vibrant personality. “My food is luxurious but approachable,” says Bernstein, a James Beard Award winner (Best Chef South 2007) and author of Cuisine a Latina (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt 2008).

Robert Wemischner

• ms Zuiderdam
• 7-DAY GLACIER DISCOVERY INSIDE PASSAGE
• Jul 02, 2011

Pastry chef and culinary educator Robert Wemischner is author of four books, including Cooking with Tea and his latest, The Dessert Architect. In the early 70’s he was owner of a pioneering gourmet-to-go shop in Beverly Hills. A baking/ pastry teacher for twenty years at Los Angeles Trade Technical College, he’s a well-regarded speaker on baking, pastry and other food related topics, presenting to organizations such as the International Association of Food Professionals, Retailers Bakery Association, Women Chefs and Restaurateurs, and American Culinary Federation.

• ms Rotterdam
• 9-DAY CLASSIC CROSSING - ROTTERDAM TO NEW YORK
• Jul 03, 2011

• ms Nieuw Amsterdam
• 12-DAY MEDITERRANEAN TAPESTRY
• Jul 16, 2011

Lynne Vea

• ms Westerdam
• 7-DAY ALASKAN EXPLORER
• Jul 23, 2011

A graduate of the Executive Chef Program at Le Cordon Bleu in Paris, Lynne has worked extensively as an executive chef, with experience in Tokyo, San Francisco and Paris. She currently divides her time between acting as Chef of Media and Marketing for PCC Natural Markets, teaching for a variety of culinary schools in Seattle and designing food art for photography for local and national companies. A proponent of organic, sustainable foods, Lynne appears weekly as guest chef for a Seattle television show entitled “Gardening with Ciscoe” produced by KING TV.

Patrick Connolly

• ms Noordam
• 10-DAY MEDITERRANEAN ENCHANTMENT
• Aug 16, 2011

St. Louis native Patrick Connolly studied at Johnson & Wales in Providence, Rhode Island, and began his career there at Italian restaurant Empire. Later, at Radius, a modern French restaurant in Boston, he was hired as entremetier and climbed the ranks to executive chef, culminating in a four-star review from The Boston Globe in 2006. Connolly became executive chef at the West Village restaurant Bobo in New York, where he brought his appreciation for market-fresh ingredients to the restaurant’s “European dinner party”-inspired menu. In 2008, he won the James Beard Award for Best Chef Northeast.

Mark Fiorentino

• ms Ryndam
• 11-DAY ANCIENT DISCOVERIES
• Sep 18, 2011

Fiorentino creates all the breads served at famed chef Daneil Boulud´s three New York restaurants -Daniel, Café Boulud New York, and DB Bistro Moderne. With his inimitable dead pan humor, Fiorentino claims to have carved out his career path simply by addressing resumes to all the restaurants whose names appeared in bold capital letters in the 1998 Zagat survey. Yet to know him is to know that he is as humble as his bread is delicious. While training at the Scottsdale Culinary Institute, Fiorentino was steered toward a career in baking by his pastry instructor. Back in New York, he landed a position in the pastry kitchen at the Sign of the Dove, moving on to the Ecce Panis restaurant to master their renowned breads.

• ms Rotterdam
• 12-DAY ADRIATIC AND AEGEAN ADVENTURE
• Oct 13, 2011

After Kevin Gillespie graduated with honors from the Art Institute of Atlanta, he went on to work at fine restaurants there, including Atlanta Grill at The Ritz-Carlton, Two Urban Licks and Woodfire Grill. In 2006, he and his wife moved to Portland, Oregon, where he worked as the Executive Sous Chef at Fife Restaurant. In 2009 they returned to Atlanta and Kevin became the Executive Chef and partner at Woodfire Grill. Ingredients he always keeps on hand are banyuls vinegar, smoked pork, espelette pepper and lemon oil.

Kenneth Clay

• ms Westerdam
• 7-DAY EASTERN CARIBBEAN
• Oct 23, 2011

When Executive Chef Kenneth Clay was studying at the Washington, DC Culinary School, he focused on the preparation of seasonal foods that support local farmers. After graduation he worked as Executive Chef at Bullfeathers Restaurant on Capitol Hill; Vista International Hotel (DC), and West End Café in One Washington Circle Hotel, also in DC. Chef Clay has prepared inauguration meals for President Barack Obama and former Presidents Clinton and Reagan, has done numerous television cooking demonstrations and has had print features in the Baltimore Sun, Washington Post and other publications.

Bruce Weinstein and Mark Scarbrough

• ms Nieuw Amsterdam
• 17-DAY VENETIAN PASSAGE
• Oct 27, 2011
• Dates Onboard:
  Nov. 3 - Nov. 13

Bruce Weinstein and Mark Scarbrough have written fourteen cookbooks, are Contributing Editors to Eating Well magazine, and are featured columnists in Today's Health and Wellness, Relish Magazine, and on weightwatchers.com. They are the co-creators of the best-selling "Ultimate" cookbook series, which features ten single-subject ultimates, from ice cream to party drinks, potatoes to shrimp and more. Bruce and Mark have also written Cooking for Two and Great Grilling. They write regularly for Cooking Light, Wine Spectator, Cooking Pleasures, Gourmet, and The New York Times.

Ken Kostick

• ms Nieuw Amsterdam
• 7-DAY EASTERN CARIBBEAN
• Nov 13, 2011

Winnipeg, Manitoba native Ken Kostick is one of Canada’s top celebrity chefs, and a sought after television and radio personality. He currently co-hosts ‘He Said She Said with Ken and Mary Jo’ on the W Network and ‘The Breakfast Show with Ken Kostick and Company’ – a morning radio show. Co-host of ‘What’s for Dinner?’ with Mary Jo Eustace, the hit television series aired over 600 episodes and is currently the top-rated daytime show on CBC TV. Ken has written 14 bestselling cookbooks and has developed a popular line of cooking products.