The highly anticipated second journey of Chefs Making Waves, a four-night round-trip food, wine and spirits festival at sea, will sail from Miami to Cozumel, Mexico aboard Norwegian Gem from May 5 to May 9, 2025. The cruise showcases today’s leading celebrity chefs, personalities, authors and more. Sixthman, a prominent figure in festivals and music cruises for over 20 years, is hosting the all-inclusive culinary cruise, along with a21 and EBG Solutions.
Public on-sales are underway exclusively at chefsmakingwaves.com. Guests can secure their booking for just $100 down per person by enrolling in Automatic Monthly Billing before Monday, Sept. 9.
Chefs Making Waves will feature an incredible lineup of the world’s top chefs and mixologists to deliver a unique culinary experience for those seeking gastronomic indulgence and epicurean adventure. This celebration will showcase cooking demonstrations, special buffet features, carefully curated dining experiences, and restaurant takeovers, all hosted by renowned chefs, TV personalities, cookbook authors, food activists, and restaurateurs such as Richard Blais, Maneet Chauhan, Tom Colicchio, Scott Conant, Robert Irvine, Antonia Lofaso, Jonathan Waxman, Geoffrey Zakarian, and Claudette Zepeda, with more talent to be announced soon. Additionally, Chefs Making Waves will offer passengers a wide range of opportunities to enhance their cooking skills and treat their taste buds to an immersive collection of experiences, including theme nights, mixology sessions, autograph opportunities and much more.
The Norwegian Gem offers fully stocked bars, delightful dining options, a Pool Deck with multiple hot tubs, the Gem Club Casino, Mandara Spa, Body Waves Fitness Center, Sports Court, and a host of other amenities.
Guests of Chefs Making Waves will have the opportunity to take part in a memorable shore excursion in Cozumel, Mexico, well-known for its excellent fishing, snorkeling, and diving possibilities, as well as the chance to explore historic Mayan ruins. The shore excursions will not be available until four to six weeks before the sailing date. Cruisers can book an excursion once they receive their official booking number.
Photos BY @Spectacle Photo – Rich Johnson
