Since 2021, Explora Journeys has been offering their guests an elevated product of world-class service, lavish accommodations, exclusive explorations, and elevated fine dining. A world of enrichment and luxury awaits you on an Explora Journeys cruise, and you will create the memories of a lifetime with your friends and family as you sail the globe in style.
One of the most important aspects of cruising for Explora Journeys is the dining. The cruise line has created some of the most incredible restaurants in the industry, and their french restaurant, Fil Rouge, is no exception. Fil Rouge is a global tasting tour of French-inspired international cuisine, offering popular options; from Mediterranean blue fin tuna tataki, to an olive-tomato tart, to the elegant and tempting dessert cart served table side.
Fil Rouge Menu
Appetizers
GRILLED DUCK FOIE GRAS
roasted apricots, mountain essence balsamic
BLUEFIN TUNA TATAKI OVER CRISPY TOMATO-OLIVE TART
vegetable virgin sauce, madagascan vanilla pepper
ROASTED BEETS IN SALT CRUST
vegetable pickles, winter truffle vinaigrette
JUMBO SCALLOP CARPACCIO, CALVISIUS OSCIETRA CAVIAR
granny smith apple tartar, chive vinaigrette
CASSEROLE OF BURGUNDY ESCARGOTS
chive-garlic cream sauce, vegetable julienne
FRENCH CARIBBEAN CAJUN SPICED JUMBO LUMP CRAB CAKE
roasted cherry tomato aioli, vegetable slaw
PATÉ EN CRÔUTE
french family-style crusty paté, farm-raised pigeon, cooked ham
Salads
CAESAR SALAD
paprika croutons, don bocarte anchovies, parmigiano reggiano, caesar sauce
ASSIETTE DE CRUDITÉS
french raw freshly shredded vegetable salad, dijon vinaigrette
COEUR DE LAITUE AU ROQUEFORT
boston lettuce, shallots, a.o.c. roquefort cheese
Soups
ESCOFFIER CLASSIC CHICKEN CONSOMMÉ RENAISSANCE
garden vegetables, herbs royale
SOUPE DE POISSON MARSEILLAISE
fish soup, emmental, rouille sauce, garlic croutons
ROASTED GARLIC-SWEET CORN VELOUTÉ
buckwheat, coconut milk, cilantro
Little Italy
Available as Appetizer or Main Course
PIETRO MASSI CALAMARATA PASTA
carbonara or d.o.p. sam marzano tomato sauce
GRAND RESERVA ACQUERELLO RISOTTO
smoked ricotta, adriatic red shrimp’s tartar
Main Courses
SEARED MEDITERRANEANS SEABASS
chickpea gnocchi, ratatouille, tomato petals
ORGANIC SALMON TOURNEDOS
beluga lentils, loire valley beurre blanc
FRESH MAINE LOBSTER
chermoula butter, primavera risotto, bisque sauce
72-HOURS SLOW BRAISED BLACK ANGUS BEEF SHORT RIB
potato gnocchi, vegetable casserole, périgourdine sauce
SWEET POTATO TART OF PORCINI, PORTOBELLO AND OYSTER MUSHROOMS
plant-based cheddar cream, arugula
Rotisserie
VEAL FILET WELLINGTON
porcini stuffing, harvest vegetable, truffle demi-glace
FREE RANGE CHICKEN ROTISSERIE
frank’s mashed potatoes, french beans
From the Grill
Your Choice of Sauce and Garnish
- DOVER SOLE, HERB BUTTER, CHIVE POTATOES
- BLACK ANGUS PRIME SIRLOIN STEAK
- NEW ZEALAND LAMB CHOP
Sauces
- BEARNAISE
- HOLLANDAISE
- BEURRE BLANC
- TRUFFLE DEMI-GLACE
Side Dishes
- STEAMED VEGETABLE
- FRANCK’S MASHED POTATOES
- FRENCH FRIES
- RATATOUILLE
- FRENCH BEANS
- PILAF RICE
Fil Rouge is found on: EXPLORA I, EXPLORA II
Booking Your Cruise
Now that you are ready to book your cruise and try Fil Rouge for yourself, reach out to the experts at Harr Travel. We know the ships inside and out, and have a wonderful relationship with Explora Journeys. Our advisors will craft the cruise vacation of a lifetime for you, your friends, family, or group at an exceptional rate, and give you the Harr Travel signature service every step of the way.
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