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Foodie Mania Heads to Sea with Rise in Culinary Cruises

Australians'appetite for food has reached the high seas with P&O Cruises revealing arecord number of families are sailing away on Food and Wine cruises.

In response to growing consumer demand, P&O is offering 21 food themedcruises this year, up from 17 in 2016 and a four-fold increase from 2014. Foodand Wine cruises now represent about 20 per cent of P&O's sea breaks eachyear.

P&O Cruises President Sture Myrmell said the increase in groups of familiesand friends booking on foodie cruises could be attributed to popular cookingshows and growing culinary inspiration on Instagram.

"Whether it is sharing a meal orlearning new skills in the kitchen, food brings families and friends together,"Mr Myrmell said.

"It is no surprise that a growingnumber of Australians are choosing a cruise that combines their passion forfood and creating shared experiences with a relaxing cruise holiday.

"Each of our Food and Wine cruises varies, but on every itinerary guestscan learn from expert culinary talent including top Australian chefs such as LukeMangan and TV personalities Will and Steve from My Kitchen Rules and Masterchef 2016 winnerElena Duggan."

P&O's popular three-night Food and Wine cruises are available fromSydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Fremantle and Adelaide with each offering ajam-packed program of food and wine presentations.

In addition to the inclusive multi-option dining available on each ship,guests can dine at a celebrity chef restaurant for a fraction of the price itcosts on land. Dinner at Luke Mangan's five-star eatery Salt grill costs just $49per person.

A three-night Food and Wine cruise is priced from $299* per person quadshare and includes meals and culinary demonstrations. Will and Steve, who tookout the 2016 series of My Kitchen Rules, will join the September 21, 2017departure from Sydney on Pacific Explorer.

For more information visitpocruises.com.au, call 13 24 94 or see a licensed travel agent.

*subject toavailability, conditions apply

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