We’re very excited to welcome thousands of “foodies” to Key West as part of the Top Chef cruise, arriving April 12, 2013 at 7:30 a.m. The cruise is presented by Bravo Media, Celebrity Cruises, Magical Elves and Rose Tours.

If you’re one of those lucky Carnival Celebrity Constellation passengers, we encourage you to book your port excursion as soon as possible–there is more than one cruise ship in port that day, and the most popular trips, such as jet ski tours, snorkeling excursions, glass bottom boat tours and parasailing excursions may sell out before you get off the ship.

The organizers of the cruise are adding more “chef’testants” and activities as the departure date approaches. Top Chef Seattle’s winner, Kristen Kish, will be joined by fellow season 10 finalist Brooke Williamson and Chris Crary from season nine.

According to a press release,

In addition to previously announced activities aboard the voyage, such as “Quickfire” challenges, “Dining in the Dark” experiences, behind-the-scenes kitchen tours, Q&A sessions with the judges, Masters and chef’testants and dance parties with DJ and Top Chef Master Hubert Keller, guests can also play Ping-Pong with Spike, jet ski with Casey, try their luck at poker with Hosea and Mike or attend a mixology class with Yigit.

The culinary journey aboard the Celebrity Constellation sails round-trip from Miami, Florida, with stops in Key West, Florida and Cozumel, Mexico. Staterooms are on sale at www.topchefthecruise.com. Additional information can also be found at the site.