A major revamp to the specialty restaurant offerings across MSC Cruises‘ entire fleet aims to make the dining experience more convenient, transparent and personalised for its guests.

A new complimentary specialty restaurant, Basil + Bamboo, will be rolled out across the Windstar Cruises fleet, with Star Seeker to feature the new offering when it debuts in December 2025.

Chef Alexandre Ciriello, a celebrated member of culinary association JRE-Belgium, will showcase his culinary talents on Swan Hellenic’s SH Diana during a 10-day voyage from 21 May to 1 June 2025.

Plant-based diets have spread like agave, and Los Angeles is fortunate enough to have vegan hotspots in every neighbourhood. Wherever you may find yourself in this expansive city, vegan food is never far away. Whether you’re celebrating World Vegan Month in November, or you’re looking for the best vegan restaurants in your area, here is a list of ten local faves across Los Angeles.