Friday, February 6, 2026

Chefs Making Waves Sets Dates for 2025 Festival 

Sixthman has announced that the second voyage of Chefs Making Waves will take place from May 5-9, 2025 aboard the Norwegian Gem. The four-day culinary cruise, presented in partnership with a21 and EBG Solutions, will serve up an unparalleled trip full of cooking demonstrations, buffet spotlights, curated dining, restaurant takeovers and mixology experiences. The Travel Addict attended the inaugural cruise and can confirm that it was a delicious experience full of great food & drinks, good people and lots of fun. Public on-sale begins on Friday, June 21st at 2pm EST at chefsmakingwaves.com. 

In addition to all the activities aboard the ship, attendees of Chefs Making Waves will be able to participate in a memorable shore excursion in Cozumel. The city is known for its fishing, snorkeling and diving as well as the historic Mayan ruins. Shore excursions will be available to book 4-6 weeks before sailing and require an official booking number to book.

Courtesy of Chefs Making Waves

While sailing from Miami to Cozumel and back, guests will enhance their cooking knowledge and refine their palates surrounded by some of the best in the biz. Top celebrity chefs, industry personalities, writers and more will be onboard, including:

More industry leaders will be announced soon for the second annual Chefs Making Waves cruise. 
Norwegian Gem guests enjoy fully stocked bars and plentiful dining options. Amenities include Pool Deck and its hot tubs, the Gem Casino, Mandara Spa, Body Waves Fitness Center and much more. Guests can book now for $100 down per person if they enroll in automatic monthly billing before Monday, September 9th. For more information on the Chefs Making Waves cruise, its lineup, the Norwegian Gem or to purchase tickets for 2025, visit https://www.chefsmakingwaves.com/.

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