Italian Cuisine, UNESCO Intangible Heritage, on Board Grimaldi Lines

Italian cuisine (UNESCO Intangible Heritage) on board Grimaldi Lines

Grimaldi Lines has strengthened a partnership with the Ministry of Culture and the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Forestry to promote Italian cuisine, officially listed as UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage. The programme brings culinary routes aboard the company's 14 ships operating across the Mediterranean, showcasing regional traditions and local products.

What the initiative includes

• Menus designed by ship chefs that honor Italian authenticity: traditional first courses, homemade pizza, fish-based mains and other regional specialties.
• Emphasis on fresh ingredients and short supply chains to highlight local producers and territorial flavors.
• Onboard communication and activities aimed at raising awareness of the cultural and social value of Italy's food traditions.

Why it matters for travelers interested in UNESCO Sites

The culinary offer on board complements visits to coastal UNESCO sites: food becomes a vehicle to understand local identity, traditional practices and the territory’s cultural memories.

Practical tips for travelers on Grimaldi Lines

• Check restaurant services in advance and reserve seats if you want themed menus or specific experiences.
• Choose regional menus to taste dishes connected to the UNESCO sites you plan to visit ashore.
• Attend onboard information sessions and events to learn more about the UNESCO recognition of Italian cuisine.
• Combine your cruise routes with port calls near cultural heritage sites to merge culinary tourism and UNESCO visits.

This programme reinforces cuisine as a living heritage and a tool to promote local areas: a practical proposal for travelers seeking authentic cultural experiences even before disembarkation.