ADVERTORIAL – By Emerald Cruises & Tours
Extraordinary flavours. Charming harbours. Unforgettable culinary moments.
Emerald Cruises brings contemporary style and thoughtfully curated experiences to river cruising—and now invites you on an exclusive French culinary adventure with Canadian celebrity Chef Michael Bonacini and his son, Chef Oscar Bonacini.
Join this eight-day Sensations of Seine & Normandy journey, sailing roundtrip from Paris, August 7–14, 2027, on board the brand-new Emerald Lumi.
Combining the comfort of a stylish floating hotel with authentic discoveries ashore, Emerald Cruises makes exploring Northern France effortless. Discover Normandy’s picturesque gardens, historic cathedrals and charming harbours while sharing memorable culinary experiences with the Bonacinis.
Savour extraordinary culinary moments:
- Julia Child-inspired lunch in Rouen: Join Michael and Oscar at La Couronne for a specially curated menu featuring sole meunière, honouring the French meal that helped inspire Julia Child’s lifelong passion for French cuisine.
- Exclusive onboard chef dinner: Enjoy a bespoke, French-inspired menu created just for this sailing, celebrating Northern France’s distinctive flavours.
- Normandy cheese and Calvados tasting: Savour regional cheeses alongside Normandy’s renowned apple brandy during a curated onboard tasting.
Experience the Seine on board a new Star-Ship
Be among the first guests to sail Emerald Lumi, Emerald Cruises’ newest Star-Ship, debuting in 2027. Designed to sail directly into Honfleur—a picturesque harbour town that few river ships can reach—it brings contemporary elegance to a journey rich in culture, history and cuisine.
Fly for Free—Balcony Suites from $7,975 CAD per person.
With fewer than 15 cabins remaining, now is the time to secure your culinary escape.
Explore the cruise and culinary experiences at emerald.cruises/chefbonacini, then contact Emerald Cruises’ all-Canadian reservations team at 1 833 222 3288 or your travel advisor to reserve your place.
