American Queen Voyages has announced a partnership with America’s Test Kitchen becoming its sponsor for the 2023 season, according to a press release.

The company’s Culinary Ambassador Regina Charboneau and company executives including Cindy D’Aoust, the president of American Queen Voyages and Angela Composto, vice president of marketing, visited the kitchen to announce the partnership, a first-of-its-kind for the cruise brand.

“Partnering with America’s Test Kitchen is an excellent opportunity to highlight our amazing culinary program,” said Cindy D’Aoust.

“The dining experience is such an important part of American Queen Voyages and announcing this partnership here in Boston with our Culinary Ambassador Regina Charboneau and the talented Test Kitchen team is such a delight.”   

Jack Bishop, America’s Test Kitchen chief creative officer, Jackie Ford, CEO, and Sara Domville, chief revenue officer, welcomed the American Queen Voyages team and gave them a tour of the studio. In addition, the team joined in on a taste testing and recipe development process.

Part of the tour was also a meeting with Julia Collin Davison and Bridget Lancaster executive editorial directors and co-hosts of ATK’s TV to discuss future opportunities for both brands to collaborate in 2023 and beyond.

“We are looking forward to our partnership with American Queen Voyages and are excited to welcome Culinary Ambassador Regina Charboneau and the team,” said Jack Bishop, chief creative officer, of America’s Test Kitchen.

“This is an incredible opportunity for us to build our partnership for the benefit of travelers and viewers alike.”