Christy Woodrow and Scott Calafiore of the award-winning adventure travel and lifestyle blog, Ordinary Traveler, recently sailed on a 17-day Holland America Line EXC In-Depth cruise aboard Maasdam to Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific. Read selections from Christy’s blog post to hear her reflections on cruising on Maasdam and the unique ports of… read more of “Press Diary: 17…”
Holland America Line has designed a commemorative collectors bottle of Heineken premium lager to celebrate King’s Day, April 27, 2019. King’s Day in the Netherlands is held April 27 to mark the birthday of His Majesty King Willem-Alexander. We’ll be featuring the premium beer aboard all of our 15 ships, creating a connection between two… read more of “Exclusive King’s…”
This weekend is Easter and the beginning of Passover. Our Master Chef Rudi Sodamin has some amazing desserts to enhance your Seder and Easter meal. We’re sure your guests will be impressed with these delicious treats! PASSOVER The first two nights of Passover are traditionally observed with a seder, a multicourse meal that includes symbolic… read more of “Rudi’s…”
In Italy, there’s nothing more important than coming together to celebrate the joy of great food, which is what you’ll discover at Holland America Line’s Canaletto — a specialty dining venue that brings people together with delectable dishes, designed to be shared family-style. Our popular Italian restaurant recently debuted a new menu that features an… read more of “Canaletto’s…”
Holland America Line’s Master Chef and Culinary Council Chairman Rudi Sodamin recently sailed to the Caribbean aboard Nieuw Statendam for his Food & Beverage Aficionado Cruise. While onboard, Rudi led a cooking demonstration, question & answer session and hosted his Chef’s Table Dinner at Rudi’s Sel De Mer, his namesake dining venue. During his cooking… read more of “Recipe: Master Chef…”
Holland America Line is known for providing unforgettable experiences, and one of the most unique that can be enjoyed on Koningsdam and Nieuw Statendam is an evening at NOTES, our dedicated whisk(e)y bar. In celebration of International Whisk(e)y Day today, we’re raising a glass to celebrate one of the most popular liquors in the world… read more of “Head to NOTES to…”
St. Patrick’s Day has become a worldwide festival of all things Irish, and Holland America Line brings the celebration on board with green decorations and Master Chef Rudi Sodamin’s delicious corned beef and cabbage in the Dining Room. In addition to the onboard celebrations, Holland America Line offers shore excursions in Dublin — the capital… read more of “These Four…”
With the addition of Nieuw Statendam to the fleet, Holland America Line’s diverse offering of specialty dining expands to feature new venues, including a sushi bar and an al fresco area at Tamarind. Guests on all ships have a opportunity to choose from an array of options that showcase flavors from around the world. Fleetwide,… read more of “Onboard Specialty…”
