Global Holiday Dishes to Experience This Season
An international holiday cruise is perfect for travelers who wish to enrich their festive celebrations with diverse culture, cuisine, and flavors rather than escape traditional festivities.
No matter which country you visit, you won’t want to miss the chance to try the unique dishes at every port city. While you might assume that everyone is feasting on roasted goose, in regions like Italy's Amalfi coast, fried eel is a cherished holiday specialty!
If you prefer classic holiday dishes, don’t worry—when cruising with Dinogo, you’ll enjoy a delightful menu featuring traditional favorites for this special season. Indulge in Roasted Maryland Turkey, Baked Country Ham, Atlantic Salmon, and a vegetarian-friendly buttery Sautéed Gnocchi.
However, don’t confine your festive meals to the ship. At each port stop, regardless of where you are in the world, you’ll have the opportunity to taste the holiday specialties of the countries you visit. Here are some options to consider:
Transatlantic
St. Petersburg, rich in centuries of art, history, and culture, is often regarded as the highlight of a Dinogo transatlantic cruise. Naturally, the city’s celebration of Holy Night (on January 6) features a lavish 12-course feast! A classic dish from this festive occasion is Zaprashka, a soup made with a unique Russian roux consisting of oil, flour, and the liquid from sautéed onions.
Sweden’s chilly winters are warmed up with hearty casseroles like Jansson’s Temptation (named after an opera singer). This holiday favorite includes potatoes, cream, breadcrumbs, and herring (a beloved Scandinavian fish). Don’t forget to grab some saffron buns from a local bakery for dessert.
Mexico
If you prefer sun and sand over snow and pine, then Mexico will add a vibrant touch to your holiday season and dining experience. In port stops like Cozumel, you can kick off early celebrations. Posadas is a nine-day festival leading up to Christmas, featuring delightful dishes like Romeritos with Mole. Picture a pancake made with shrimp and egg whites, filled with a rich chocolate sauce (mole) and romerito, a local green plant. A fantastic surprise for your family’s stockings is Mexican chocolate, especially the kind mixed with orange or chili peppers.
Europe
If you’re on a European cruise, prepare to indulge in the culinary delights of each country you visit. In Italy, if fried eel isn’t to your liking, don’t fret. On New Year’s Eve, families and friends gather for a grand feast, traditionally featuring a hearty serving of lentils, believed to symbolize prosperity. Make sure to save some room for this delicious dish!
In France, it’s all about indulgence! Introducing Bûche de Noël. Its English translation, ‘Christmas log,’ hardly captures its essence. This luxurious dessert resembles the classic Yule Log but is often adorned with marzipan mushrooms and a dusting of sugar that evoke a winter forest's charm.
Don’t hold back on treating yourself. While in France, you’ll have ample time between Christmas and New Year’s to enjoy lighter fare, such as oysters by the dozen. It’s said that more oysters are consumed in France during the holiday season than at any other time. This savory delicacy also graces Dinogo's New Year's Menu. Be sure to savor a few for good health, prosperity, and a year filled with travel adventures.
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