Experiences

Celebrity chefs climb on board, writes Lauren Jones

ROYAL CARIBBEAN — JAMIE’S ITALIAN On board Royal Caribbean’s Anthem of the Seas is a restaurant designed by celebrity chef Jamie Oliver. Jamie’s Italian is a specialty lunch or dinner restaurant with a laid-back feel and great Italian dishes. For an additional cost — as with most specialty restaurants — you can enjoy Jamie’s fresh Italian-style lunches, dinners and desserts. The great thing about Jamie’s relaxed style is that there is no dress code for this restaurant, casual is just fine. Jamie’s menu is designed with fresh produce in mind and the pastas are made on site every day. The restaurant is rustic and homely, which, with a kids’ menu, makes for the perfect family meal out. CARNIVAL CRUISES — GUY’S BURGER JOINT American chef and television star Guy Fieri has collaborated with Carnival Cruises to create some of the best family-friendly restaurants on cruise ships. Available on nearly all the Carnival fleet — be sure to check before you go — Guy’s Burger Joint is one of the tastiest lunch stops on a Carnival cruise. You can try a burger fresh off the grill created by the restaurant, or you can choose to create your own, with toppings from the snack bar. The burgers are well-known for their generous helping of cheese, and if you’re going to indulge you may as well get the fries too. The restaurant is designed to look like a typical American diner and has a very causal dress code. CRYSTAL CRUISES — THE SUSHI BAR Sushi has in recent years rocketed in popularity on cruise ships. Crystal Cruises’ The Sushi Bar is run by worldrenowned chef Nobuyuki “Nobu” Matsuhisa, who is famous for blending Japanese and Peruvian cuisine. Available on the Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony, The Sushi Bar is a great speciality restaurant option. With Crystal Cruises you get one complimentary reservation at each speciality restaurant; if you decide to return then there is a fee. The Sushi Bar offers