Comedian and ITV presenter Judi Love recently joined us on board our luxury yacht, Emerald Azzurra, to film ‘Judi Love’s Culinary Cruise’: a brand new five-part food and travel series. Bringing her signature humour to the tasty voyage of discovery, Judi visits various incredible destinations as part of our ‘Mediterranean Enchantment’ itinerary. 

Journey with Judi as she immerses herself in the culture and scenery of each destination, meeting locals and sourcing ingredients before heading back on board to cook traditional dishes – often adding her own unique twist to traditional recipes.  

Tune in to ‘Judi Love’s Culinary Cruise’, all episodes are available to watch on ITVX.

Judi meets a range of fabulous locals on her travels, taking in the sights, sounds, tastes and traditions of the Mediterranean before returning to the yacht to savour sun, sea and great food. 
 
Her culinary tour starts in Kotor, an historic walled town on Montenegro’s Adriatic coast renowned for its maze-like Old Town and dramatic mountain backdrop. Judi tastes olives at a local food market, discovering how they make oil from one of the world’s most ancient olive trees, before collecting ingredients  from one of the region’s oldest oyster and mussel farms to cook on board. 
 
In episode two, Judi travels to Corfu: a lush Greek island celebrated for its crystal-clear beaches, vibrant cultural heritage and tasty spices. Highlights include a butter tasting in the region’s oldest dairy shop and dancing with a local dance troupe in traditional attire. 
 
Episode three sees Judy sailing onwards to the olive oil-rich land of Parga, a charming seaside town famous for its colourful hillside houses, where she tours the fruit and vegetable gardens of boutique beach resort Villa Rossa and makes olive bread at a local bakery. 
 
Episode four takes Judi to Cephalonia, the largest of Greece's Ionian Islands known for its rugged natural beauty. Here, she makes traditional Cephalonia pie and tastes wine at a local vineyard. 
 
Ending her adventure in Itea, Judi visits the famous archaeological site of Delphi, meets some bees at a honey farm and cooks a Greek sweet treat in a local bakery.  

Judi cooks up a storm on board Emerald Azzurra, creating recipes inspired by the cultures of the destinations she discovers on her daily travels with a signature spin inspired by her own Jamaican roots. Each episode features a delectable new dish, including mussels in a fennel and white wine sauce, spicy lamb chops with saffron rice accompanied by a yoghurt and cucumber dressing and honey and rum peaches with mini doughnuts.  

Fancy recreating Judi’s dishes for yourself? Check out her recipes here and treat your tastebuds to flavours of the Mediterranean at home.  

Full of praise for her Emerald Cruises experience, Judi said:

“Being on board a luxury yacht was a truly fantastic experience. I’ve never been on a yacht cruise before so I wasn’t sure what to expect, however this exceeded my expectations. It had everything I needed to relax, including pools, a spa, comfy cabins and of course amazing food. The attention to detail from the wonderful attentive staff gave it a really luxury feel. It was such a great way to explore the beautiful Mediterranean, especially because we were able to dock right in the heart of many incredible destinations.” 

 
With intimate service and space for just 100 guests, our luxury yachts dock in secluded ports that larger vessels can’t reach, meaning you’ll arrive right in the thick of the action ready to explore. Like Judi, you can unwind in complete comfort on board and enjoy an abundance of space for socialising. Savour culinary delights in La Cucina Dining and join new-found friends for inclusive drinks at the Amici Bar & Lounge or the Sky Bar before retreating to your luxuriously modern suite to rest and recharge. Head to the Marina Platform for an exciting swim stop with an array of marina toys in the azure waters of the Mediterranean, Adriatic and Caribbean, take a dip in the infinity-style Aqua Pool or simply relax in the Spa Pool and take in breathtaking views. 

If Judi has inspired you to experience the luxury yacht lifestyle, find your perfect cruise and embark on an unforgettable adventure. From sun-kissed coasts to ancient architecture, there are so many gems to spot as you sail across deep blue waters. 
 
Emerald Cruises has a range of itineraries to suit every appetite, whether you wish to follow in Judi’s footsteps and explore the Mediterranean or venture further afield to the exotic shores of the Caribbean or the Seychelles. Save up to 25% for a limited time only and uncover the best of the Caribbean, the Mediterranean & Adriatic Seas from just £3,502pp with flights^ and drinks Included.