Belmond Legends

In 2025, join us as we welcome Dominique Crenn, chef and owner of the three-Michelin-starred Atelier Crenn in San Francisco.

Drawing on her French upbringing, Dominique’s arrival onboard Les Bateaux Belmond marks the start of a unique collaboration with our boats’ chefs in Burgundy, Champagne and the South of France to craft elevated menus for each region we explore.

We are delighted to share that two Belmond properties have been listed in the World’s 50 Best Hotels 2024.

Ranked at No. 18, Maroma is the beating heart of the Riviera Maya nestled between the jungle and wide-open sea. With pioneering wellness experiences, contemporary Mexican dining and traditional Mayan design, it is a storied hideaway waiting to be discovered.​ ​

Ranked at No. 28, Mount Nelson is our joyful home of Cape Town. Nestled between Table Mountain and the vibrant city, the blushing pink façade of ‘The Nellie’ has been captivating visitors for years as we celebrate our 125th birthday.​

L’Observatoire is an entire carriage for exclusive use on board the legendary Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, imagined by the pioneering French artist and photographer JR.

Launching in April 2025, L'Observatoire is an artwork in motion that pays tribute to the train's rich history of timeless crafts. Drawing inspiration from astronomical observatories and Renaissance Europe’s cabinets of curiosity, the sleeper carriage has been meticulously curated by JR, replicating the spirit of his Parisian art studio.

Embrace the spirit of togetherness in a luxurious tropical escape. As the temperatures drop and days grow shorter, retreat sun-soaked Caribbean shores. Whether you find yourself at Cap Juluca in Anguilla, La Samanna in St. Martin, or Maroma in the Riviera Maya, you'll experience the pinnacle of seaside luxury. Indulge in unparalleled ocean-view accommodations, savor authentic cuisine, and rejuvenate with world-class wellness offerings.

With every dish he creates, Chef André Chiang wants to capture the taste of a place and the story of a journey. We stepped into the kitchen of the culinary curator onboard the Eastern & Oriental Express as it travels through Malaysia for an insight into his culinary philosophy and the art of writing a menu.

Discover ‘Liguria: Recipes & Wanderings Along the Italian Riviera’, a new cookbook collaboration between Belmond and Apartamento that blends food and travel.

The first in a new series that will visit culinary communities across the globe, we begin in the Italian Riviera, where life just flows, and all the beauty of the land is threaded through the region’s culinary offerings. Following our shared ethos of embracing a polyphony of voices, Belmond and Apartamento explore Liguria through hyperlocal insights alongside musings from those who’ve adored this rugged coastline from afar.