Marco told us: “I run a series of masterclasses when I travel on Britannia.

“I will also be hosting my brand new shore excursions in 2019.

“The most important part of any holiday, whether on sea or on land is undoubtedly food and more crucially the specialities of the region.

“The world's appetite for eating and buying has grown enormously and the shore excursions enable the traveller to get to the heart of each port of call and taste the dishes typical of each place as well as seeing the local producers, markets and restaurants.

“For me it is one of the most special elements of the cruise - seeing and eating the dishes which have been made the same way for hundreds of years, recipes which have been handed down through generations and which we are fortunate enough to be able to share.