Sailing with AmaWaterways along one of the world’s rivers is an experience for all the senses including taste. This cruise line is especially known for its excellent meals. Now AmaWaterways is partnering with Master Chef and James Beard Award-winning cookbook author Joanne Weir as the lead sponsor of her new PBS series, “Plates and Places with Joanne Weir.”
Two episodes of the series, set to debut in February 2018, were filmed in fall 2017 during AmaWaterways’ Enchanting Rhine river cruise, capturing the culinary highlights on board as well as regional specialties from the cities and towns along the Rhine from Amsterdam to Basel.
During the cruise, which took place on board the fleet’s newest ship, AmaKristina, Weir shared her love of cooking with guests through cooking demonstrations and the addition of small touches to the tasting menu at the intimate Chef’s Table restaurant, a feature on most cruises.
AmaWaterways is continuing its collaboration with Weir and her team by presenting a special sailing, Taste of Bordeaux – Culinary Cruise Hosted by Joanne Weir. The seven-night cruise will embark on July 26, 2018, traveling through the Bordeaux region along the Garonne and Dordogne Rivers. Fans of Weir will have the opportunity to engage with the celebrated chef both on board and during shore excursions exploring local culinary and viticulture highlights. The author of 18 cookbooks, including her latest, Kitchen Gypsy, will also give culinary presentations on board the AmaDolce, which are open to all guests.
The 2018 Culinary Cruise takes guests through the Bordeaux region of France, one of the world’s undisputed wine capitals, and will be punctuated by a comprehensive choice of complimentary shore excursions highlighting French culture, food, and wine, including visits to vineyards and a wine festival. Passengers will also visit the 14th-century Château de Montaigne, once the former residence of French philosopher Michel de Montaigne.
I can speak from experience that the culinary team, led by award-winning Executive Chef Primus Perchtold, always provides a great dining experience. I am sure the collaboration with Weir will only add to their tradition of fine dining and excellent service.
AmaWaterways is a family-owned company celebrating 15 years on the river offering cruises on Europe’s Danube, Rhine, Moselle, Main, Rhone, Seine, Garonne, Dordogne, Dutch and Belgian Waterways and Douro Rivers, Southeast Asia’s Mekong, and Africa’s Chobe River.
Photos courtesy Joanne Weir and AmaWaterways.
