Since 2016 sushi chef Andy Matsuda has been sharing his knowledge with and training Holland America Line’s shipboard chefs to ensure that the cruise line’s staff is at the forefront of sushi trends and techniques. In recognition of his significant impact on the brand, Holland America Line is elevating Matsuda to its esteemed Culinary Council… read more of “Celebrated Sushi…”
Holland America Line revealed exciting initiatives that include a new focus for its award-winning Culinary Council, the addition of a Culinary Council member and a new partnership with the world’s most famous wine critic. Holland America Line is cultivating the expertise of the seven members of its award-winning Culinary Council by entrusting each chef with… read more of “Holland America…”
During the course of Amsterdam’s Grand Pacific and Far East Voyage, Holland America had the pleasure of welcoming aboard several talented guest chefs, including sushi expert and Asian cuisine specialist, Naomi Kakiuchi. Naomi shared her culinary talents with Amsterdam guests and now we’re sharing her recipe with you! Read below to create her delectable Fijian… read more of “Recipe: Chef Naomi…”
Previously we featured a post from frequent Holland America Line guest Georgina Cruz, who shared the amazing experiences she had while visiting various ports on her 10-day Caribbean cruise. Part two of her post is dedicated to the ship that took her there — Koningsdam. Read on to discover what she thought of our Pinnacle… read more of “Cruise Diary:…”
The long-time partnership between Holland America Line and FOOD & WINE has delivered immersive culinary experiences for more than a dozen years. The collaboration is expanding with a collection of exciting culinary-themed EXC Tours (shore excursions) that explore food, wine and culture in some of the world’s hottest gastronomic locales. “Holland America Line continues to… read more of “Experience New…”
Foodies and those who simply love to learn about gastronomy can now embark on a culinary journey with Holland America Line during three exclusive America’s Test Kitchen feature cruises. The special sailings elevate the cruise line’s partnership with the multifaceted media company and will showcase leading America’s Test Kitchen cast members. The three America’s Test… read more of “Three America’s…”
No matter where you go on a cruise, food is an important part of the onboard experience, and it’s also a gateway to the cultures we visit. Today, more people are traveling with dietary restrictions, and we don’t want that to deter anyone from enjoying their vacation! Onboard all of our ships, we have plenty… read more of “Special Dietary…”
Holland America Line’s Master Chef Rudi Sodamin just released his latest culinary masterpiece, an art table book called “Food Faces” that features more than 150 vibrant images of edible creations that display a cast of unforgettable characters expressing a whimsical spectrum of human emotion. Sodamin began to design and photograph his stylized Food Faces several… read more of “Master Chef and…”
