Celebrate World Stroopwafel Day With Holland America & Daelmans Stroopwafels
Join the World Stroopwafel Day party this September 30 with Holland America’s fleetwide Stroopwafel options at all dining venues. Daelmans Stroopwafels are featured at the Lido Market, Grand Dutch Café, and main Dining Room — and don’t forget about the Stroopwafel-inspired drink specials on European sailings.
Holland America and its partner Daelmans Stroopwafels — two iconic Dutch brands both with over a century of heritage — are bringing a taste of tradition to sea with Stroopwafel-inspired delights served morning, noon, and night. For the unfamiliar, “stroop” is pronounced like “rope,” and “wafel” sounds exactly as expected — but the flavor of this crunchy, sweet treat is anything but.
A Stroopwafel (“syrup waffle”) is a traditional Dutch cookie made from two thin layers of baked dough filled with caramel syrup. Dating back to 18th-century Dutch bakers, who used leftovers to create these delicacies, Stroopwafels are often enjoyed by placing them atop a warm cup of coffee or tea, where the syrup softens and the flavors intensify.
Check out the sample menu:
- Breakfast: Stroopwafel Banana Bread French Toast (pecan, cinnamon, and cream-cheese butter) – Available at the Lido Market and main Dining Room
- Lunch: Nutella Chocolate-Dipped Stroopwafel (pistachio and rainbow sprinkle) – Available at the Lido Market, main Dining Room (if open), and Grand Dutch Café
- Dinner: Stroopwafel Sundae (vanilla ice cream, salted caramel, and whipped cream) – Available in the main Dining Room
- Drinks: Stroopwafel Espresso Martini (Stroopwafel liqueur, Skyy Vodka, and espresso) – Available on Europe sailings only
“When you indulge, do it right.” – Hermanus Daelmans
