A big part of every holiday is enjoying the delicious dining on offer. From the delights of sampling local delicacies, the pleasure of having someone else do the cooking (and washing up!), and simply sitting back and enjoying the dining experience wherever in the world you are.
Our partners for this month’s Silver Travel Cook Club, Oceania Cruises, lead the way in providing The Finest Cuisine at Sea. Their destination-intensive voyages and highly curated travel experiences make the world feel wide — and your journey, full of possibility. You’ll discover an intimate ship experience where the focus is on you, not everyone else. And you’ll travel in style, in sophisticated and chic staterooms and suites that rival the finest boutique-style hotels. And like a fine hotel, artfully plated cuisine crafted by talented chefs is always on the menu, all day every day, and at no extra charge to you.
Relaxed yet refined
Onboard Oceania’s eight ultra-premium ships, superb gourmet restaurants serve delectable dishes created à la minute and offer a remarkable array of choices, from Continental cuisine to authentic Italian to classic steakhouse fare.
Recently expanded relaxed dining options include new sushi and Indian cuisine offerings at Terrace Café and a revamped poolside lunch menu at Waves Grill. Meanwhile, Aquamar Kitchen presents a decidedly fresh perspective on dining and the pursuit of wellness. At breakfast, the smoothies, cold-pressed juices and energy bowls shine, while at lunch the avocado toast selections and globally inspired salads and wraps are incredibly flavourful and satisfying. Heartier options include an Impossible™ burger, yellowfin tuna tacos and a crunchy chicken sandwich among several others. The beverage menu will feature a selection of premium, award-winning non-alcoholic wines, Pierre Zero from France as well as a refreshing collection of mocktails crafted with Lyre’s non-alcoholic spirits.
Recipe: Yellowfin Tuna Poke Bowl
Try The Finest Cuisine at Sea for yourself with this delicious recipe for a Yellowfin Tuna Poke Bowl, served at Oceania’s wellness-inspired Aquamar Kitchen.
Ingredients:
- 1 ¼ pound fresh yellowfin tuna, cubed (also known as ahi tuna)
- 1 ¾ cup white rice 1 ⅓ cup frozen edamame (shelled)
- 1 ⅓ cup seaweed (fresh or frozen)
- 2 Hass avocados (approx. 10 ½ oz)
- 3 large carrots (sliced thin) ½ daikon radish (sliced thin)
- 1 ripe mango (approx. 10 ½ oz)
- 1 ¼ tablespoon scallions (green onions)
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (toasted)
Marinade:
- ¼ cup sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon Japanese
- 7 spice seasoning blend (Shichimi Togarashi)
Fresh Wasabi Dressing:
- 1 teaspoon wasabi
- 1 tablespoon of garlic (peeled and minced)
- 1 tablespoon of fresh ginger (peeled and minced)
- ½ cup Mirin
- ⅓ cup Yuzu juice (hint: substitute Meyer lemon juice with a dash of grapefruit juice)
- ½ cup olive oil
- 1 cup of canola oil (corn or vegetable oil can be used)
Method:
- Cook the rice according to package instructions. Meanwhile, combine ingredients together for the wasabi dressing and set aside. In a bowl, combine ingredients for the marinade, but do not marinate tuna in advance.
- When ready to serve, toss the diced tuna in the marinade to coat and spoon over the rice. Place all the other ingredients around the tuna.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and scallions.
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53 Responses
Prawn and crab linguine with lemon, chilli and parsley. It makes me think of Mediterranean holidays by the sea so it gets me in the mood.
A breakfast consisting of bacon, sausage, hash browns, omelette, fried tomato and fried bread on the balcony of our room
Clethorpes fish and chips! You can’t beat it!
Crab linguine or salad Nicoise, I used to be indecisive but now I’m not sure 😀
Lobster tails and scallops…. These remind me of luxurious times and being totally spoilt – which to me is what cruising is all about.
Would have to be Fish and Chips – sea air, Fish and chips always works
Salmon, potatoes and brocolli
Breakfast on my private balcony looking at the ocean… woe
Seafood platter is my all time favourite
I would love a dish of salmon and fine wine. Perfect for any surroundings
Prawn cocktail, monkfish supreme and chocolate brownie. This is because I really enjoy the flavours in this meal.
A seafood platter
A seafood buffet with mountains of shellfish!
A nice fresh pasta dish followed by lemon sorbet because it always reminds me of holidays
I would like a vegetarian curry as I never make them at home because my husband does not like them. But on a cruise we can choose whatever we want.
Briam – a lovely Greek vegetable stew
We went on a River Cruise some years ago down The Mekong and the food we had onboard was amazing. My favourite had to be a local dish (no idea what it was called) It comprised of fish and vegetables in a creamy sauce with rice. Sooo good.
Prope Fish & chips with a light, crispy batter, homemade chips & sloppy peas, mmmmm!
My favourite meal is lasagne and salad whether on land or at sea.
Anything seafood for me, preferably a beautifully cooked lobster and salad.
Salmon, new potatoes and mixed vegetables.
Yum
Seabass for me it always tastes better when someone else cooks it for you
Grilled swordfish steak for me, which I first had in Malta when serving in the RAF in the seventies.
Totally agree with another commenter, fancy fish and chips would be my choice because it sounds like the perfect accompaniment to being at sea!!
Pan fried tuna steaks with samphire and an ice cold sparkling water with organic elderflower.
A perfectly cooked steak, served by a Disney cast member.
A mixed seafood cocktail with a delicate sauce, a beautifully cooked chicken Kiev with fresh vegetables and any kind of chocolate/nut/ice cream combination.
An elegantly presented salad is always a treat.
I love sardines with calamari
spaghetti alle vongole followed by grilled swordfish
A seafood buffet with Middle Eastern salads, accompanied by a glass or two of well chilled champagne would hit the spot.
Lobster as it’s always a pleasure
My favourite meal at sea would be cooked by someone else and include fresh shellfish, followed by a delicious desert.
I like fish
Has to be a steak cooked to perfection, medium rare.
A dish with fish I’ve never tried before.
Prawn cocktail although a classic lovely when prepared tastily!
Lobster Thermidor as it is not something I would make myself but it would be lovely to have it made for me.
Lamb shank, with asparagus, cauliflower and new potatoes.
Melanzana parmigiana- it is my favourite meal and I’ve never seen it offered when on a cruise !
lobster anyway – i just love lobster
I suppose fish and chips is a fitting choice!
It would be a salmon wellington
Any version of a fresh poke bowl for me!
Lobster, I would love too try some
Surf and turf please 😀
Lobster Thermidor, luxury on a plate
I would have to have a Lobster Thermador, so tasty
always lobster, served with a fresh salad
Mine would be any meal I could ask for ketchup with – just to annoy pretentious twats
My favourite meal would have to be a cod burger, salad and fries…
steak and chips would be the best ever
Mine would be a fancy version of fish and chips, one of my favourite meals!
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