MATTERS OF TASTE

The Explorer’s eight restaurants go through some 900kg of lobster during a 14-night cruise. At the opulent Compass Rose—where the settings include Versace plates specially designed for the restaurant—you can indulge in pan-seared foie gras, Maine lobster and caviar profiteroles with vodka and lemon cream. Pacific Rim serves up modern Asian cuisine, with dishes like Hamaichi sashimi, lobster tempura and miso black cod,