CHEFS ON TOUR

FRANCK GARANGER, OCEANIA CRUISES’ CORPORATE EXECUTIVE CHEF, TAKES YOU ON A ROAD TRIP BY SEA, EXPLORING SOME OF THE BEST CUISINE AND CULTURE AUSTRALASIA HAS TO OFFER.

Exploring close-to-home locales is as captivating as travelling further afield thanks to Oceania Cruises’ Kiwi & Aussie Explorer 14-day itinerary. This breathtaking voyage offers a unique opportunity to explore coastlines that are brimming with hidden gems, culture and exquisite culinary experiences.

As you venture from Auckland to the south of New Zealand, across to Melbourne and over to Tasmania, chef Franck Garanger and his team take care to gather only the finest locally-sourced ingredients for use in the onboard restaurants. The result? The Finest Cuisine at Sea®! At Polo Grill you can enjoy Oysters Rockefeller using fresh Tasmanian oysters, or that humble Aussie favourite beetroot fancified in a Roasted Beetroot and Garlic Goat Cheese Napoleon with Champagne and Truffle Vinaigrette.

Onshore, Franck recommends venturing through Melbourne’s bustling laneways in search of the finest bakeries – in his experience, there’s nothing quite like a fresh croissant from Lune Croissanterie or a slice of stone-ground organic sourdough from Tivoli Road Bakery to fuel a trip into the scenic Dandenong Mountains.

In the energetic and creative seaside town of Burnie, Tasmania, you can go truly local. Enjoy the region’s hospitality by joining the locals for meals and sampling the incredible award-winning cheeses the state is known for. Across the Tasman, a scenic and picturesque drive visiting a host of New Zealand wineries is one of Franck’s bucketlist suggestions.

Fresh local cuisine and the opportunity to sample some of the world’s most celebrated wines? It’s no wonder that Franck is in a hurry to get back to these shores as soon as he can.