{"id":84414,"date":"2026-06-17T09:00:09","date_gmt":"2026-06-17T16:00:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/?p=84414"},"modified":"2026-06-17T09:00:09","modified_gmt":"2026-06-17T16:00:09","slug":"farewell-dinner-returns","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/whats-new\/fleet-features\/farewell-dinner-returns\/","title":{"rendered":"Our Farewell Dinner Tradition Returns"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><p>When guests ask, we listen. We&#8217;re bringing back another beloved onboard tradition fleetwide \u2014 the Until We Sail Again dinner for a memorable final evening at sea. This festive cruising classic honors all the connections and memories created during your Holland America journey.<\/p>\n<p>At this Farewell Dinner, dine on long-standing favorites, such as Beef Wellington and Baked Alaska, while the Vivace ensemble plays live classical string music, and genuine hospitality shines.<\/p>\n<p>As part of the celebrations, the ship\u2019s leadership and crew parade around the Dining Room to thank guests for choosing to sail with Holland America. The Farewell Dinner reflects our longstanding view of travel as a shared experience shaped by traditions, people, and time at sea.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\">Cruising Traditions<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\"><p>One of the things that sets the Holland America cruising experience apart are our onboard traditions rooted in our Dutch heritage and beloved cruising classics.<\/p>\n<p>The Farewell Dinner joins our other onboard experiences, such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sailaway Celebration<\/li>\n<li>Royal Dutch Tea<\/li>\n<li>Orange Party<\/li>\n<li>Stroopwafel Turndown Service<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-2 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\">Signature Dishes<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\"><p>During the Farewell Dinner, the Dining Room proudly serves signature dishes inspired by time-honored traditions and made with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/en\/us\/onboard-experiences\/dining?xid=EXTHBG20260616PFTXB7FIDU\">fresh, locally sourced ingredients<\/a>. To celebrate their voyage, guests have one more chance to relish in their favorite dishes, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>French Onion Soup<\/li>\n<li>Coconut Crusted Shrimp<\/li>\n<li>Fillet of Beef Wellington<\/li>\n<li>Port Braised Lamb Shank<\/li>\n<li>Truffled Mushroom Risotto<\/li>\n<li>Baked Alaska<\/li>\n<li>Pistachio Chocolate Cheesecake<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background internalBanner nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:30px;--awb-padding-right:30px;--awb-padding-bottom:30px;--awb-padding-left:30px;--awb-background-color:#dce3eb;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color6);--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-right:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-margin-left:0px;\"><p>Ready for your next vacation? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/en\/us\/find-a-cruise?xid=EXTHBG202606164PWI88I2YO\"><strong>Find a cruise<\/strong><\/a> now.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-3 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-3 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\">Entertainment That Moves You<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5\"><p>The talented Vivace string ensemble brings classical music to our ships and features two or three musicians on every voyage. Vivace enlivens the Farewell Dinner with heart-soaring strings and classical favorites to serenade guests with live music as they enjoy their final evening at sea. Every Farewell Dinner includes a rendition of the Holland America favorite, \u201cHome to Rotterdam.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-4 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\">Tradition of Genuine Hospitality<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-6\"><p>For over 150 years, Holland America has built a tradition of genuine hospitality and personalized service that has been awarded \u201cBest Service\u201d by Cruise Critic for an unprecedented four years in a row. The Farewell Dinner offers guests the chance to recognize the crew for their dedication as they in turn thank the guests for a wonderful voyage.<\/p>\n<p>Bringing back beloved onboard traditions, such as the Farewell Dinner, is just one more way we continue to deliver experiences too good to hurry through. Before guests return to their regular lives, they are invited to connect to the world and each other one final time through delicious cuisine, impeccable entertainment, and heartfelt hospitality \u2014 at least Until We Sail Again.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-5 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-6 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-four\"><h4 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\">What is the Until We Sail Again dinner?<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-7\"><p>At this Farewell Dinner, dine on long-standing favorites, such as Beef Wellington and Baked Alaska, while the Vivace ensemble plays live classical string music, and genuine hospitality shines.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-7 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-four\"><h4 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\">What dishes will be served at the Farewell Dinner?<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-8\"><p>During the Farewell Dinner, the Dining Room proudly serves signature dishes inspired by time-honored traditions and made with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. These long-standing guest favorites include French Onion Soup, Beef Wellington, and Baked Alaska.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-8 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-four\"><h4 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\">When will the Farewell Dinner be available?<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-9\"><p>The beloved tradition of the Farewell Dinner returns to ships in 2026. You can experience this sailing celebration on the final night of your Holland America voyage.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-10\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:0px;\"><h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Access Exclusive Deals &amp; More<\/h3>\n<\/div><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default fusion-button-default button-1 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/en\/us\/sign-up?xid=EXTHBG20260616SLR9W2VE99\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text\">Sign Up for Special Offers<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1993,"featured_media":84415,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[43,40],"tags":[4477,4682,4583],"class_list":["post-84414","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-fleet-features","category-whats-new","tag-cruise-dining","tag-cruising-traditions","tag-onboard-experience"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/84414","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1993"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=84414"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/84414\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":84420,"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/84414\/revisions\/84420"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/84415"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=84414"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=84414"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=84414"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}