Selectum Blu Cruises is preparing to host gastronomy enthusiasts on its trips in the 2023 season. Combining the "fine dining" concept with cruise tourism with its chef-signed menus, Selectum Blu will offer its guests a holiday experience beyond their expectations with its high taste standards.
The importance of eating and drinking experience in holiday habits is increasing. According to the United Nations (UN) World Tourism Organization 2022 data, Turkey ranked 3rd in the list of countries receiving the most tourists in the world, after France and Spain. Gastronomy had an important place in tourism revenues with a share of 27%. Around the world, 80 percent of the tourists determine the food and beverage opportunities and diversity as the criteria for their choice of destination. Keeping up with this trend, Selectum Blu Cruises targets “fine dining” enthusiasts with its creative and assertive menus prepared by Chef Bülent Yıldız and his team. The menus, which are prepared with carefully selected ingredients, offer examples from Turkish, Mediterranean, Italian, Far East and world cuisines, combined with a comfortable voyage on a luxury ship.
“Selectum Blu cuisine brings together the flavors of different cultures”
Pointing out that gastronomic tourism has grown rapidly worldwide in recent years, Selectum Blu Cruises Executive Board Member Tayfun Turanlıoğlu explained the steps they have taken in this regard as follows: “As the importance of eating and drinking experience in holiday habits increases, the number of tourists who want to include the concept of 'fine dining' in their holiday plans is also increasing. Research on holiday habits revealed that 80% of holidaymakers consider food and beverage opportunities and diversity as an important factor. Being aware of this fact, we have carried our claim on luxury accommodation experience, travel on distinguished routes and fun activities to our menus and food quality. Selectum Blu cuisine brings together the flavors of different cultures and offers unique tastes to our guests. All of our meals are prepared using the freshest and most special ingredients. The selection and preparation process of the ingredients used in our meals is one of the most important factors that determine the quality of our flavors.”
“We care about the quality of taste”
Tayfun Turanlıoğlu said, “One of the most unforgettable experiences of a holiday is a nice dinner at sunset, and we make a special effort to provide our guests with the most delicious experience every evening they spend at Blue Sapphire, accompanied by stunning views.” : “Our experienced chef Bülent Yıldız takes our guests on a gastronomic journey every day with the ambitious menus he prepares and the delicious plates he serves. One of the features that makes Selectum Blu one of the most preferred cruise brands is undoubtedly the importance it attaches to food quality. After each trip, we definitely get positive feedback from our guests. This motivates us to be better and more innovative. Accordingly, salmon gravlax, stuffed chicken wings and beef tenderloin are among the most preferred dishes on our ship. Both the design and the materials of these plates are very creative and appetizing.”
There is a message from the chef: “We will offer our guests assertive plates this season as well.”
Expressing that gastronomy is one of the key points of the cruise holiday experience, Chef Bülent Yıldız said that in the coming season, together with the kitchen team, they prepared an ambitious menu for Selectum Blu guests, blending traditional flavors with avant-garde and innovative touches, and added: “While our guests discover the unique beauties of the Aegean Sea, we We will take them on a culinary journey with exclusive menus.”