From exotic island markets to traditional recipes that have survived for thousands of years, Oceania Cruises’ Caribbean culinary adventures invite you to delve into the local culture and cuisine as you visit homes, markets chocolate farms, coffee plantations and more. Join Oceania on a tropical gourmet tour this winter to taste the true flavors of the Caribbean – below are just a few of the immersive excursions available.

Caribbean Cooking Experience | Basseterre, St. Kitts
Watch an enthralling Caribbean cooking demonstration at the historical Fairview Great House while a local chef entertains you with tales about the history of the island’s regional dishes. Once the residence of a French military commander, the restored house has a storied 300-year-old history and offers an inspired setting for this culinary experience. The chef will demonstrate how to prepare several of the most popular regional dishes, such as jerk pork loin, creole fish in a tomato broth, green banana escovitch and coconut bread pudding. Afterwards, enjoy a tasting and receive easy-to-follow recipes of how to prepare them at home.
 

Culinary Discovery Tour: Spices Cooking Studio | Castries, St. Lucia
Discover the subtleties of authentic St. Lucian cuisine during a hands-on cooking class using fresh and seasonal ingredients. Accompanied by your Oceania Cruises Culinary Center chef, visit the famous open-air Castries Market where many local and seasonal ingredients can be found. As you learn how to prepare several traditional dishes, perhaps including the national dish of green fig and saltfish salad, gain insight on the cuisine’s Creole, French and West Indies influences. Savor your lunch alfresco with beautiful views of the sea.

Kr’kchi Chocolate & Culture | Harvest Caye, Belize
Learn how the Ke'kchi hand-craft chocolate the traditional way from pod to bar at the Akte'il Ha Cacao Farm. Enjoy a tour of the organic chocolate farm and experience the chocolate-making process from start to finish. Observe the hand grinding of the cacao beans and taste the chocolate in its various forms. You will then head to the Big Falls Outpost for a delicious Belizean lunch. Crown the experience with a visit to the Living Ke'kchi Maya Experience, which offers a fascinating glimpse into a rapidly disappearing world of the traditional Ke'kchi Mayan at an authentic village home.

A Real Coffee Experience | Puntarenas, Costa Rica
Visit the highlands of Atenas, a charming town located in the Occidental Valley of the country that is recognized for producing one of the best coffee crops in Costa Rica as well as having one of the best climates and some of the purest air in the world. The characteristics encouraged by the regional climate, along with the careful selection of the beans and rigorous quality control, result in what is recognized as some of the best Costa Rican coffee. A team of local guides will accompany you as you learn about each stage of the production process and experience the unique journey behind each cup of coffee that originates in this corner of the world.

Nicole’s Table | St. John’s, Antigua
Meet one of Antigua’s most accomplished chefs at a picturesque Caribbean home overlooking beautiful Runaway Beach and Dickenson Bay. Join the chef and her culinary team in helping to prepare an island-fresh three-course menu as the chef shares local anecdotes and insight on Antiguan cuisine. Enjoy the fruits of your labor on a deck overlooking the Caribbean Sea – a sumptuous and traditional Caribbean meal featuring local ingredients, all accompanied by wine and gorgeous sea views.

Join us in the tropics this winter – explore Oceania Cruises’ Caribbean cruises now!