Culinary Council 10th Anniversary Celebration Recipe: Ethan’s #NationalPastaDay ‘The King’ Rigatoni

In celebration of the 10th Anniversary of Holland America Line’s Culinary Council, we’re sharing recipes from these celebrated chefs. Now you can create their dishes at home! Ethan Stowell's incredible "The King" Rigatoni with Italian Sausage, Tomato and Margoram recipe is the perfect way to celebrate #NationalPastaDay. Bon appetit! YIELD: 1 Bowl INGREDIENTS: 6 oz Rigatoni 3 oz Spicy Sausage ...

By |Oct 17, 2020|Categories: Archived|0 Comments

Culinary Council 10th Anniversary Celebration Recipe: Jonnie’s Deer Stew, Vacherin & Brussels Sprouts

In celebration of the 10th Anniversary of Holland America Line’s Culinary Council, we’re sharing recipes from these celebrated chefs. Now you can create their dishes at home! Dutch-born Jonnie Boer is the driving force behind De Librije, which has earned a three-star Michelin rating every year since 2004. Enjoy this exotic recipe for deer stew that is beloved in the ...

By |Oct 16, 2020|Categories: Archived|0 Comments

Culinary Council 10th Anniversary Celebration Recipe: Jacques’ Gluten Free OMG Chocolate Cookies

In celebration of the 10th Anniversary of Holland America Line’s Culinary Council, we’re sharing recipes from these celebrated chefs. Now you can create their dishes at home! No one knows chocolate like Mr. Chocolate, himself ... Jacques Torres! Jacque's OMG Chocolate Cookies are so decadent and chocolatey that they have a brownie-like consistency. No fat added, gluten-free ... just pure ...

By |Oct 14, 2020|Categories: Archived|4 Comments

Culinary Council 10th Anniversary Celebration Recipe: Rudi’s ‘Amazing Crab Cakes’

In celebration of the 10th Anniversary of Holland America Line's Culinary Council, we're sharing recipes from these celebrated chefs. Now you can create their dishes at home! Enjoy this "Amazing Crab Cake" recipe from Master Chef and Culinary Council Chairman Rudi Sodamin. I can do it you can do it! Crab cakes are always a guest favorite onboard our ships, ...

Happy 10th Anniversary to Holland America Line’s Culinary Council

Today marks the 10th Anniversary of the launch of Holland America Line's Culinary Council. Over the past 10 years, the Culinary Council has deeply influenced the menus on board, each member overseeing an area that highlights their specialty. Sodamin oversees all aspects of onboard dining, in addition to Rudi’s Sel de Mer; Boer brings the flavors of his internationally acclaimed ...

By |Oct 12, 2020|Categories: Archived|0 Comments

#WorldArchitectureDay: These Top 5 Shore Excursions Visit Architectural Marvels

Since 2005, the first Monday of every October has marked World Architecture Day – a day that honors the ingenuity and beauty of the world’s most impressive architectural marvels. Offering global itineraries, Holland America Line gives travelers the opportunity to visit the world’s most illustrious sites, and in this post we’re sharing our top five must-sees when it comes to ...

By |Oct 05, 2020|Categories: Archived|0 Comments

Rotterdam Reaches Next Building Milestone with Coin Ceremony Celebration

In anticipation of Rotterdam’s float-out next week, Holland America Line celebrated the ship’s coin ceremony today, Thursday, Oct. 1, at Fincantieri’s Marghera shipyard in Italy. Following Italian shipbuilding tradition, Mai Elmar, executive director of Cruise Port Rotterdam in the Netherlands, served as the ship’s madrina and participated in the festivities. During the socially responsible ceremony, Dutch coins minted in 1872 ...

By |Oct 01, 2020|Categories: Archived|5 Comments

A Cruise for Every Continent to Commemorate World Tourism Day

World Tourism Day is commemorated each year on September 27 to foster awareness among the international community of the importance of tourism and its social, cultural, political and economic value. This World Tourism Day, we celebrate the power of travel, its ability to connect us, to allow us to learn about different cultures and different ways of life. Through travel, ...

By |Sep 25, 2020|Categories: Archived|1 Comment

Holland America Line Classics Recipe: Dutch Pea Soup Erwtensoep

It's the first day of fall, and nothing warms the chill in the air like a delicious cup of Holland America Line's famous Dutch Pea Soup. We serve this tasty treat out on deck on Alaska and Norway cruises to our guests while they admire the icy scenery. This extra-special touch makes watching the glaciers and fjords all the more ...