Get ready to embark on a mouth-watering journey in the Mediterranean aboard yacht-style cruise ship Emerald Azzurra, with comedian and ITV presenter Judi Love. Tempt your tastebuds with a TV travel adventure as Judi sets sail on a brand-new food journey, Judi Love’s Culinary Cruise. In this exciting five-part series, shown daily between 4-9 November 2024 on ITV1, Judi combines her love of food and fun with the stunning backdrop of the Mediterranean.
The Culinary Journey
On the luxurious 100-passenger yacht Emerald Azzurra, Judi will visit six breathtaking destinations. She’ll soak up the local culture and scenery at each stop. Along the way, Judi will gather fresh, local ingredients from every port. Back on board, she’ll prepare delicious regional dishes for the guests. A self-proclaimed foodie and 2021 MasterChef champion, Judi is known for her Jamaican-inspired cooking. This journey fuels her eagerness to expand her culinary repertoire with Mediterranean flavours.
Supported by Emerald Cruises, the journey begins in the picturesque town of Kotor, Montenegro, before continuing to Parga, Kerkira, and Kefalonia, with the final stop in the charming Greek town of Itea. Each destination offers a unique culinary experience, and Judi can’t wait to explore the local cuisine while sharing the traditions and stories behind each dish with viewers.
Judi Love expressed her excitement, saying:
I am so excited to be setting sail on this new adventure with ITV. Growing up within a Jamaican family, food was always at the heart of any function and occasion. So I’m truly excited to experience the culture, people and food of the beautiful Mediterranean.
I’m looking forward to exploring all of the destinations as food has such a way of telling a story for many, especially in the Mediterranean where it’s about sharing love, traditions and identity.
I have always loved watching loved ones cook and I truly love serving up a hearty plate of food for my family and friends. So I’m thrilled to be able to embrace this with ITV and the audience at home… I can’t wait to get started.
Judi’s adventure is filled with culinary creativity, cultural exploration, and plenty of laughter. Emerald Azzurra’s top-notch amenities, including a Marina Platform for swim stops and a Wellness Deck. This elegant yacht-style ship ensures both Judi and the viewers enjoy the best of Mediterranean luxury.
Emerald Cruises’ Managing Director, Nichola Absalom, shared her excitement about hosting Judi aboard:
We are thrilled to host Judi Love on board Emerald Azzurra to discover the spectacular local cuisine and sail to some of the region’s smaller ports on our 100-passenger yacht. This industry-leading luxury yacht – complete with a suite of watersport toys, Marina Platform for swim stops and Wellness Deck – is the ideal base from which to showcase this beautiful part of the world, and create some mouth-watering local dishes.
Cruise Like Judi Love
If you’d like to enjoy your own culinary journey like Judi, then we have some suggestions. Similar itineraries to the Mediterranean Enchantment cruise (which is on sale for 2025 and 2026, on board Emerald Azzurra) are:
- 11-Day The Greek Islands, Adriatic & Corinth Canal
- 12-Day Adriatic, the Greek Islands & Corinth Canal
- 11-Day Enchanting Greece & the Amalfi Coast
- 8-Day Pearls of Italy and Greece with the Corinth Canal
- 11-Day Best of the Amalfi Coast, Corinth Canal Passage & Greek Isles
- 12-Day Greek Islands from the Corinth Canal to the Bosporus
Watch Judi Love’s Culinary Cruise for a delightful mix of travel, food, and fun on the Mediterranean seas. Or, if you missed this show in November, then catch up on ITVX.
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