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Celebrity chef Rachel Hargrove partners with Emerald Cruises for exclusive Caribbean sailing in December 2026 aboard Emerald Sakara.
via Cruise Addicts · Published Jun 1, 2026 · 1 min read
Emerald Cruises & Tours has partnered with celebrity chef Rachel Hargrove, known for her appearances on Below Deck, to create an exclusive culinary experience. Hargrove will host a Caribbean sailing aboard Emerald Sakara from December 13–20, 2026. The voyage represents the launch of a new dining program designed to blend haute cuisine with the ship's all-inclusive service model. Passengers will benefit from hands-on cooking demonstrations, intimate dining experiences, and chef-led shore excursions throughout the voyage. This collaboration capitalizes on growing demand among luxury cruise passengers for celebrity-hosted voyages and gourmet-focused itineraries. Originally reported by Cruise Addicts, John Shallo (May 31, 2026).
Source: Cruise Addicts — https://cruiseaddicts.com/brachel-hargrove-emerald-cruises-culinary-voyage/
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