Cruise aboard the 965-foot Norwegian Gem, a mid-sized vessel, on a one-of-a-kind culinary adventure coming to New England for the first time ever! After two successful voyages out of Miami, Chefs Making Waves makes its Boston debut this October. The cruise brings together some of the nation’s top chefs for a five-day journey from Boston to Maine and Canada.
This five-day, four-night cruise departs from Boston and visits Portland, Maine, and Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada. Your days will be filled with exciting adventures at sea and bottomless top-tier eats prepared by some of the country’s best culinary talent.
Who’s cooking?
This unique experience means the top chefs won’t just craft delicious creations for you to enjoy onboard—they’ll also be your shipmates! The cruise offers a fantastic opportunity to network and learn from renowned chefs, cookbook authors, restaurateurs, and TV personalities. Meet some of the talent below:
- Eric Adjepong
- Gabe Bertaccini
- Alton Brown
- Kardea Brown
- Esther Choi
- Rocco Dispirito
- Alex Guarnaschelli
- Jeff Mauro
- Marc Murphy
- Andrew Zimmern
- Jamie Bissonnette
- Josh Capon
About Chefs Making Waves
Chefs Making Waves: Destination New England is a four-night, all-inclusive culinary cruise departing from Boston this October 24-28, 2025. Guests will sail aboard the Norwegian Gem to Portland, Maine, and Saint John, New Brunswick, enjoying a unique fall food and travel experience featuring top celebrity chefs like Kardea Brown. This epicurean adventure offers cooking demonstrations, curated dining, restaurant takeovers, and buffet spotlights, allowing food lovers to savor the vibrant flavors of New England while exploring the region’s scenic harbors.
The round trip adventure begins and ends in Boston with stops in Portland, Maine and Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada. You’ll be dropped off at home after this life-changing experience! Reserve your cabin and learn more.
The cruise takes place October 24-28, 2025.