Question
How does Janis Elspas’s method enhance the dining experience with Chef Jacques Pépin on the Marina?
Answer
I enhance the dining experience on Oceania’s Marina by focusing on three things: anticipation, mindfulness, and togetherness.
Before the cruise, I help families and couples plan which venues and Jacques Pépin–inspired dishes they want to try, so they’re not overwhelmed by choices once on board. That way, they arrive at each meal excited instead of rushed.
On board, I encourage slowing down: noticing the Grand Dining Room’s elegance, discussing flavors, and treating breakfast waffles with banana and chocolate or formal dinners as shared “events,” not just meals. I also emphasize sitting down together daily, dressing up a bit, and using the beautiful table settings as a prompt for conversation and connection.
Would you like tips for planning a Pépin‑focused dining day on Marina from morning to night?