For 35 years Michael Mastrocola’s Millennium has organized extraordinary journeys and we invite you to experience our distinguished collection of food and wine cruises. Our exclusive pairings partner prestigious members of the culinary and wine worlds with 6-star Silversea.  While vacationing in coveted destinations, our participants experience inner-circle benefits such as socializing with elite winemakers, sommeliers and chefs while enjoying receptions, dinners, vertical tastings and pairings. Our comprehensive travel organization offers elevated levels of service, competitive pricing, and enthusiasm that promise to make your next vacation or travel event everything you’ve dreamed.

2012 & 2013 Tastes of Life Worth Pursuing Voyages:

If our Tastes of Life Worth Pursuing Collection doesn’t fit into your vacation schedule, consider one of these other culinary and wine sailings:

Silversea’s L’ecole des Chefs 

Chef David Bilsland, Silversea’s Culinary Trainer was educated in classical French cooking at Thames Valley University, completing advanced Chef Diplomas in both Cuisine and Patisserie. He then began his professional culinary career in some of the top establishments in the UK, including the Waldorf Hotel, Langans Brasserie and Stringfellows. After a year travelling and working on the QE2, Chef David returned to dry land in the position of Senior Sous Chef at the Royal Bath Hotel. From there he moved back to London, accepting the position of Executive Sous Chef at the Mayfair Intercontinental, where he spent four years. A promotion to Executive Head Chef at Monkey Island Hotel sent Chef David to Berkshire. After 2 years in this position, Chef David was looking for a new direction in his career and arrived at Le Cordon Bleu, London in March 2003, where he became instructor in the Culinary Arts Centre. In this capacity, David has travelled extensively teaching people of all nationalities to cook. Looking for fresh challenges, David joined Silversea in March 2007 and has served as executive chef on all six ships in the Silversea fleet. David is now running Silversea’s new  L’Ecole des Chefs program – the only Relais & Chateaux cooking school at sea. On these cooking school voyages, guests enjoy a exciting variety of interactive culinary activities.

Chef David Bilsland is scheduled to sail on the following voyage(s) (subject to change):

Paul Gauguin Culinary and Wine Voyages

Perhaps your dream destination are the crystalline waters of the south Pacific. Perhaps your version of perfection is a warm island breeze, lush forests, colorful prints and exquisite wine and food. One of Paul Gauguin’s Culinary and Wine voyages may be just the ticket.

Art Smith, Celebrity Chef: March 3, 2012
Restaurateur, TV personality, award-winning author, and renowned humanitarian Chef Art Smith will be aboard the m/s Paul Gauguin’s March 3, 2012, sailing. Join us, and enjoy cooking demonstrations and the opportunity to meet one of America’s most celebrated chefs in person. Smith will also host a special event for Tahitian children on behalf of his charitable organization, Common Threads.

Jean-Pierre Vigato, Parisian Celebrity Chef: June 23, 2012
The owner and Chef Proprietaire of the two-star Michelin-rated Restaurant Apicius in Paris, Chef Vigato will personally prepare gourmet dishes and also offer demonstrations of his culinary techniques.

David Gianulias & Todd Rustman, Founders, Levendi Winery: October 13, 2012
Mediterranean cultures know how to celebrate. A good meal and a good wine seem reason enough to call together the people that matter most. And that’s how the Levendi legacy began—around the family table with laughter and a wish to produce something special and unique. Join our October 13, 2012, sailing to Tahiti & the Society Islands, and celebrate fine wine and fine living with the founders of Levendi Winery.