Meals are a true event when taken in the spectacular, two-story Vista Dining Room aboard Oosterdam. Photo courtesy of Holland America Line.
When it comes to dining, restaurants are windowed and elegant throwbacks to bygone age of cruising, and the cuisine is generally tasty and varied.
The line’s As You Wish dining program means you can opt for either traditional early — or late-seating dining at an assigned table or instead make a reservation and show up whenever you like.
All the ships’ have an intimate Pinnacle Grill alternative restaurant focused mostly on steaks, chops, and fish (there is a $29 per person cover charge at dinner, $10 at lunch) as well as theItalian Canaletto venue at no extra cost.
Treat yourself to a special dining experience at the Pinnacle Grill aboard the Westerdam. Photo courtesy of Holland America Line.
The line’s newest ships also have the Pan-Asian Tamarind ($20 at dinner; no charge for dim sum at lunch).
The Lido buffet restaurants offer pizza, grilled burgers, soft ice-cream and a taco bar stocked with all the fixins.
HAL is well known for itsdaily afternoon high tea elegantly presented and served by white-gloved waiters, and you can enjoy free hot canapГ©s in some of the bars/lounges during cocktail hour. Service is high point from the attentive and genteel mostly Indonesian and Filipino crew.
Holland America ships’ cruise the world, with an especially strong presence in Alaska, Europe, the Caribbean and Panama Canal.
Holland America’s Zaandam is a regular on the Alaskan runs during the summer months. Photo В© Aaron Saunders
These People Will Love Holland America Line
- Destination Collectors. Holland America Line’s expansive fleet sails to more than 320 ports on the nearly 500 cruises offered annually from 27 homeports. Itineraries range from two days to 108 days and visit all seven continents. Premium ship lovers. Holland America’s ships are mid-sized, carrying from 793 to 2,104 passengers, and featuring wraparound teak decks and staterooms that are on average 25 percent larger than other ships in its class. World cruisers. Holland America Line has operated world cruises for more than 25 years. Long cruisers. Holland America Line’s Grand Voyages allow passengers to explore a specific region of the world on an extended Holland cruise. Combine Grand Voyages to circumnavigate the globe.
What’s Included On Holland America Line
- All meals. except for dining in the optional reservations-only restaurant Pinnacle Grill (US$25 per guest) and Tamarind (US$15 for dinner). Round-the-clock room service is complimentary. Fitness Center. except for instructor-led classes such as Spin, Yoga and Pilates. Entertainment. including Broadway-style shows and cinema. The New York Times online edition at internet stations in Explorations CafГ©. Youth Programs. catering to kids, including Club HAL Kids for kids 3-7; Club HAL Tweens for kids 8-12; and The Loft and The Oasis, for teens 13-17. Only the smaller Prinsendam varies, with programs for kids ages 5-17.
Destinations Served By Holland America Line
- Africa Alaska Asia & Pacific Australia & New Zealand Bahamas Canada & New England Caribbean Europe Hawaii Mexico Panama Canal South America Transatlantic West Coast