Holland America Line serves incomparable cuisine in a variety of wonderful
ways – from bountiful buffets and dress-up dinners to hors d'oeuvres
on your verandah and a picnic on the beach.
We offer the most extensive menus at sea (with more than 500 different
food items on a typical 7-day cruise), blending together modern Continental
cuisine, regional specialties appropriate to each cruising area and traditional
favorites. Our chefs are all members of the prestigious Confrerie de la
Chaine des Rotisseurs gourmet society.
Yes, your
mouth will water at the aroma of so many delicious options. But your other
senses will delight as well – fine dining has always been the rule
on our ships with signature touches like Rosenthal china, starched linens,
silver and fresh flowers to enhance your meal.
With so many tastes to tempt you and venues to enjoy, you're sure to
experience the many pleasures world-class dining can offer.
In addition to breakfast, lunch and a five-course dinner, you can enjoy:
afternoon tea; a stirfry or pasta buffet; an ice cream bar; hot hors d'oeuvres
during the cocktail hours; an evening espresso or cappuccino; and the
traditional late-night snack (one of which will be our Dutch Chocolate
Extravaganza). Or, try the Terrace Grill, located outside, featuring hamburgers
and hot dogs as well as a taco bar and a daily special. And, of course,
complimentary room service is available 24 hours a day. Casual dining
is available in the Lido Restaurant every night.
Luxury dining options in the Pinnacle Grill, featuring the highest quality
meat and fish, is available on all ships. Reservations may be made on
board by contacting the restaurant manager. There will be a minimal restaurant
charge. Suite guests have reservation preference.
Holland America Line ships offer open seating for breakfast and lunch.
There are four sittings for dinner on our ships. *Dinner times are 5:45
pm (First Upper), 6:15 pm (First Lower), 8:00 pm (Main Upper) and 8:30
pm (Main Lower). For all Alaska cruises, dinner times are 5:30 pm (Early
Upper), 6:00 pm (Early Lower), 7:45 pm (Main Upper) and 8:15 pm (Main
Lower). You may request any sitting time, table size and with whom you
wish to sit. All such requests should be made in advance of sailing through
your travel agent. Requests will be confirmed or waitlisted at the time
of booking. Table numbers and table size are on request only and will
be assigned by the Maître d' on board.
*Except the ms Prinsendam, which have two sittings; 6:00 pm (First)
and 8:15 pm (Main).
The status of your seating request is listed on your Cruise Contract.
A confirmation card with seating assignment
and table numbers will be waiting for you in your stateroom upon boarding.
If for some reason your dining request was not submitted before your cruise
date, the Maître d' will assign you to the sitting that is available.
Special diets and meals, such as Kosher**, Passover Seder dinner, gluten-free,
salt-free, fat-free, baby food, diabetic and other special dietary needs
can be accommodated only if we are notified in advance. To arrange special
diets, please contact the Ship Services Department at 800-541-1576 at
least 60 days prior to departure. While we shall do our utmost to fulfill
all requests, it may not always be feasible. Holland America Line reserves
the right to substitute products when specified brands are not available.
An additional charge, including shipping and handling, may be applied.
Reconfirm any special requests with the Maître d' after you board.
**Kosher meals are prepared off the ship in a Kosher kitchen, frozen
and brought to the table sealed in their original containers. There is
no Kosher kitchen on board nor do we have Kosher dishes, utensils, pots
or pans on the ship.
Yes, your
mouth will water at the aroma of so many delicious options. But your other
senses will delight as well – fine dining has always been the rule
on our ships with signature touches like Rosenthal china, starched linens,
silver and fresh flowers to enhance your meal. 
assignment
and table numbers will be waiting for you in your stateroom upon boarding.
If for some reason your dining request was not submitted before your cruise
date, the Maître d' will assign you to the sitting that is available.