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THE GREAT NORWEGIAN BAKE OFF

There’s an excited queue forming as I board the ship, a line bursting with anticipation. In my experience an event that generates this level of interest usually has something to do with free alcohol, but this time it’s complimentary cake rather than Champagne that’s the cause for celebration. It might also be something to do with the fact that handing out the confections is the charismatic Eric Lanlard, award-winning TV chef and as Gallic as it gets. Passion fruit and white chocolate cake pops, velvety sachertorte, salted caramel macaroons and tiny matcha and yuzu tarts adorn the Market Café counter. It’s certainly the sweetest welcome to any cruise I’ve experienced.

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