How better to enhance your onboard cruise vacation experience than to provide incomparable cuisine in a variety of wonderful ways. Bountiful buffets and dress-up dinners, hors d'oeuvres on your verandah, or a picnic on the beach are just a few of the dining options awaiting you aboard a Holland America Line premium cruise vacation. With more than 500 different food items on a typical 7-day cruise vacation, Holland America Line offers the most extensive menus at sea. Enjoy modern Continental cuisine, regional specialties appropriate to each cruising area and traditional favorites. All chefs are members of the prestigious Confrerie de la Chaîne 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 tradition on Holland America's premium cruise ships, with signature touches like elegant china, starched linens, silver and fresh flowers to enhance your meals. 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 five-course evening meals, you can enjoy: afternoon tea; a stir-fry 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 the 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 awaits you in the Pinnacle Grill. Part of Holland America Line's Signature of Excellence® initiative, the Pinnacle Grill is reservations-only dining featuring the highest quality meat and fish, an extensive wine list and luxurious appointments including Bvlgari® china, Riedel® stemware and Frette® linens. The Pinnacle Grill is available on every ship in the fleet. Reservations can be made on board by contacting the restaurant manager; suite guests have reservation preference. There is a minimal restaurant charge. Holland America Line cruise ships offer open seating for breakfast and lunch. There are four sittings for dinner. 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; please make any such requests with us well in advance of sailing. 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. *The ms Prinsendam has 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 the cruise line is 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 Holland America will do their 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 neither a Kosher kitchen on board nor Kosher dishes, utensils, or pots and pans. |