Atlas Ocean Voyages has announced two new additions to its 2027 Epicurean Expeditions guest chef lineup.
Chef, restaurateur and Food Network champion Crista Luedtke and Food & Wine Contributing Editor and author Anthony Giglio will join a roster of returning guest chefs and culinary experts.
Sailing aboard the World Traveller, World Navigator and World Voyager, the 2027 Epicurean Expeditions allow guests to discover destinations through the flavors, ingredients and culinary traditions that define them.
“Our Epicurean Expeditions celebrate the connection between cuisine, culture and discovery,” said James A. Rodriguez, president and CEO of Atlas Ocean Voyages.
“Crista Luedtke brings a passion for seasonal ingredients and the relationship between food and place, while Anthony Giglio has an extraordinary ability to make wine approachable through the stories of the people and regions behind every bottle. Together with our returning culinary experts, they enrich the journey with authentic perspectives that allow guests to experience each destination beyond the traditional sights.”
Crista Luedtke
World Traveller – April 15, 2027 | Las Palmas to Málaga
Making her Atlas Ocean Voyages debut, Crista Luedtke brings a combination of culinary creativity and hospitality entrepreneurship to an eight-night expedition from Las Palmas to Málaga, exploring the diverse culinary influences of the Canary Islands, Morocco and southern Spain.
Anthony Giglio
World Traveller – August 20, 2027 | Livorno to Dubrovnik
Joining Atlas as a featured Guest Wine Expert, Giglio will sail on a nine-night voyage from Livorno to Dubrovnik, offering an introduction to the diversity of Mediterranean wines, ranging from Tuscany’s vineyards and the wines of Corsica and Sardinia to Sicily’s volcanic terroir and the emerging wine traditions of Montenegro.
Massimo Capra
World Navigator – April 17 and April 27, 2027
World Traveller – October 9, 2027
Chef Massimo Capra returns to Atlas for three voyages showcasing Mediterranean and Atlantic culinary influences. His April 17 Canary Islands and Madeira expedition and April 27 journey from Las Palmas to Lisbon introduce flavors shaped by island agriculture, fresh seafood, Moroccan spices and Iberian traditions.
He returns October 9 aboard the World Traveller for an eight-night sailing from Monte Carlo to Lisbon, exploring the culinary heritage of the French Riviera, Spain, Morocco and Portugal.
Bobby Marcotte
World Voyager – April 16, 2027 | Seville to Casablanca
Chef Bobby Marcotte will join a nine-night expedition from Seville to Casablanca, exploring the culinary traditions of Andalusia and Morocco, from Spanish tapas and grilled meats to Moroccan spice blends, slow-cooked tagines and centuries of Moorish culinary influence.
Ippy Aiona
World Traveller – April 23 and May 1, 2027
Chef Philip “Ippy” Aiona will join the April 23 voyage from Málaga to Nice and the May 1 voyage from Nice to Naples, exploring the spices and preparations of Morocco and Spain to the olive oils, seafood, herbs and regional specialties of the French and Italian Rivieras.
Martin Gimenez Castro
World Navigator – May 7, 2027
World Traveller – June 27, 2027
Chef Martin Gimenez Castro returns for a May 7 expedition from Lisbon to Bordeaux exploring the Atlantic coast, including Portugal’s seafood traditions, Galicia’s shellfish and the pintxos culture of Spain’s Basque Country, and for an 11-night Athens roundtrip on June 27, exploring the Greek Islands and Turkish coast, covering Mediterranean seafood, olive oil, citrus and herbs.
Anna Wilamowska
World Voyager – April 6, 2027
World Traveller – June 7 and August 20, 2027
Pastry chef Anna Wilamowska returns for three Epicurean Expeditions, beginning April 6 aboard the World Voyager from Las Palmas to Seville, exploring the traditions of Spanish and Moroccan confectionery.
On June 7, she joins the World Traveller from Naples to Athens, exploring the Mediterranean’s heritage of citrus, nuts, honey and regional sweets, followed by an August 20 sailing from Livorno to Dubrovnik, offering her perspective on the relationship between fine chocolate, desserts and the wines of Italy and the Adriatic.
Julieta Davey
World Traveller – May 9, 2027 | Naples to Valletta
Julieta Davey will join a seven-night expedition from Naples to Valletta, visiting southern Italy, Sicily and Malta and exploring their rich traditions of confectionery, including Sicily’s pastries and chocolate heritage.
