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<\/a><\/p>\nCELEBRITY CRUISES SETS SAIL WITH BRAVO MEDIA\u2019S<\/strong> Partnership brings fans new culinary entertainment during their<\/em> Celebrity Cruises and Bravo\u2019s \u201cTop Chef\u201d invite fans on a global culinary adventure with the new \u201cTop Chef at Sea\u201d partnership. The premium vacation brand and the Emmy\u00ae Award-winning culinary competition series unveiled an exclusive licensing partnership that offers fans custom \u201cTop Chef\u201d experiences onboard Celebrity\u2019s modern luxury ships. Building on last year\u2019s popular \u201cTop Chef: The Cruise\u201d charter, fans can enjoy an exclusive taste of the well-known series with enhanced culinary experiences for foodies and globetrotters alike. This marks the cruise industry\u2019s first Top Chef-themed licensing partnership on a large scale as well as Celebrity\u2019s first exclusive Top Chef-inspired experiences available onboard 10 Celebrity ships.<\/p>\n Celebrity will launch four cruises featuring former \u201cTop Chef\u201d contestants departing July 27, August 15, September 19 and November 15. While vacationers sail away to dream destinations, such as Bermuda, Alaska, Europe and the Caribbean, they will have the opportunity to participate in complimentary cooking demonstrations, the show\u2019s famous, interactive Quickfire Challenges and other activities. For a more exclusive experience, guests can enjoy private cooking classes and events hosted by former chef\u2019testants at an additional cost as part of their vacation experience.<\/p>\n In addition to the four exclusive cruises with \u201cTop Chef\u201d alums, Celebrity will also introduce Quickfire Challenges and \u201cTop Chef\u201d-inspired menu evenings to its modern luxury vacations onboard 10 ships for all sailings departing July 2014 \u2013 June 2015.<\/p>\n \u201cEmbodying passion for creativity and culinary excellence, \u2018Top Chef\u2019 perfectly complements our already exceptional culinary line-up and innovative dining that guests enjoy while vacationing with us,\u201d said Lisa Kauffman, VP of Marketing, Celebrity Cruises. \u201cWe are thrilled to offer new, diverse experiences in the coming year that invite vacationers to engage in their favorite entertainment and culinary options exclusively onboard Celebrity.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201c\u2018Top Chef\u2019 viewers are constantly asking for their chance to get a taste of the show first-hand,\u201d said Jamie Cutburth, SVP of Partnerships, Bravo & Oxygen Media. \u201cWith their commitment to and excellence in providing top-tier gastronomic experiences, the partnership with Celebrity Cruises is a delicious way for us to satisfy this request for Bravo\u2019s loyal and passionate fan base.\u201d<\/p>\n Recognized for its industry-leading dining experiences, Celebrity Cruises has been applauded for its signature, award-winning cuisine and impeccable service across its luxurious fleet. From cooking exclusive dinners at the prestigious James Beard House in New York City to launching the cruise industry\u2019s first pop-up restaurants in New York and San Francisco, \u201cTop Chef at Sea\u201d is the next step in embarking guests on a rich vacation experience of endless culinary possibilities. For more information or to book your Celebrity cruise, please call Premier Custom Travel today at (281) 301-5818 or toll-free at (800) 304-6789.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" One of the most popular culinary TV shows is coming to Celebrity Cruises. 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\n EMMY\u00ae AWARD-WINNING SERIES \u201cTOP CHEF\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n
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\nThe finale of the current season of \u201cTop Chef\u201d shot in Maui, Hawaii will air on Bravo on Wednesday, February 5 at 10pm ET\/PT. In what the judges call the closest decision in \u201cTop Chef\u201d history, the final two chef\u2019testants are challenged to create a pop-up restaurant and cook a meal that proves to the judges they deserve to be named \u201cTop Chef.\u201d Bravo recently announced the series will return for a twelfth season in Fall 2014. \u201cTop Chef\u201d is produced by Magical Elves with Dan Cutforth and Jane Lipsitz serving as executive producers.<\/p>\n