Chef, restaurateur, TV host and author Matt Moran will be back aboard Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth for Great Australian Culinary Voyage in early 2025.

The celebrity chef and owner of ARIA, Chiswick and Opera Bar in Sydney – among others – will be presenting exclusive dishes at premium dining venues The Verandah and Britannia Restaurant.

Moran, who took part in the inaugural Great Australian Culinary Voyage earlier this year, will also be a feature of interactive Q&A sessions with guests on the five-night round-trip sailing departing Sydney to Tasmania on February 6, 2025.

“Cunard’s Great Australian Culinary Voyage really brings to light the nation’s love affair with food, particularly our creative talent and incredible local produce which make our country’s cuisine so unique,” Moran said.

“I’m excited to be partnering with Cunard again to create memorable dishes that will surprise and delight all foodies who want to sample incredible dining experiences in a truly beautiful setting on a luxurious Cunard Queen.”

Culinary calendar highlight

Cunard’s Great Australian Culinary Voyage has established itself as a highlight on the Australian food calendar, providing an unforgettable six days of remarkable gourmet indulgence for guests.

The announcement follows on from the sold out Great Australian Culinary Voyage for early 2024 featuring TV favourite Karen Martini, Indigenous chef Mark Olive, celebrity chef Gary Mehigan and sweet treat maker Darren Purchese, alongside wine expert Katie Spain.

Katie McAlister, President of Cunard, said: “We are so thrilled to be bringing back the legendary Matt Moran to headline Cunard’s Great Australian Culinary Voyage once more. It’s clear that our Australian guests love authentic, once-in-a-lifetime experiences and entertainment from award-winning experts such as Matt Moran, who like us, celebrates the very best the country has on offer.

“Our third edition of the esteemed Australian voyage for gourmets features culinary royalty and carefully curated onboard events coupled with the opportunity to explore Hobart’s famous food and wine scene during shore excursions. We are sure this sailing will tap into the passion of food enthusiasts from around the country.”

Cunard’s Great Australian Culinary Voyage on Queen Elizabeth departs Sydney on February 6, 2025 and calls at Hobart with scenic cruising of Great Oyster Bay before returning to Sydney on February 11, 2025.

Fares start from AU$2019 per person in a twin-share Balcony Stateroom. 

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