On Oct. 26, Holland America Line held a free-to-attend Alaska Travel Show in Seattle. Hundreds of locals came out to learn and see the best ways to experience this incredible region. From consumers interested in learning more to travel advisors with their clients, everyone on-hand gained insight on why there’s no better option than Holland… read more of “Holland America…”
It’s National Chocolate Day, and while we certainly recommend eating chocolate year-round, today is the perfect day to combine two of our favorite things: chocolate and pumpkin! This time of year, everyone is featuring pumpkin-flavored dishes. Perhaps that’s because the fall-centric floavor goes so well with nearly everything. If you want to get in on… read more of “Celebrate National…”
Aaron Saunders of Ports & Bows on Canada.com recently got married on board Nieuw Amsterdam and wrote about it. He let us post about his wedding on the blog, and we’re thrilled to share the happy couple’s experience. Did you know you can get married at sea? I tied the knot in late July aboard… read more of “Getting Married…”
SALMON PREP 101 The foundation of any salmon dish is, of course, the salmon itself. In order to create the perfect salmon dinner, you must take care to prep your cut of fish properly. Remove Pinbones When a fish is filleted, the flesh is removed from the backbone and ribs, but the relatively soft, thin,… read more of “How to Prepare the…”
From interactive dance to today’s songs performed in yesterday’s styles, Holland America Line has transformed its approach to entertainment with the introduction of three touring companies on the Mainstage: Step One Dance Company, featuring works by leading contemporary choreographers; an exclusive license for the international musical phenomenon Postmodern Jukebox to create two unique shows just… read more of “Mainstage Showcases…”
Holland America Line is adding “Top Chef” season 10 winner and acclaimed restaurateur Kristen Kish to its award-winning Culinary Council — a collection of elite, international celebrity chefs who bring global influence to dining experiences across the fleet. Kish’s playful yet refined cuisine will be featured on the menus in the Dining Room, showcasing French… read more of “‘Top Chef’…”
Holland America Line reached a milestone in the building of Ryndam — our next Pinnacle Class ship — with the successful launch of the forward lower section of the ship, also known as the “troncone,” at Fincantieri’s Palermo shipyard in Italy on October 3. After an official blessing by Padre Giovanni Cassata, Madrina Giuseppa Catalano… read more of “Major Section of…”
Culinary Council Member David Burke recently participated in his Food & Beverage Aficionado Cruise. During the voyage, he gave cooking demonstrations, as well hosted as an intimate, reservations-only dinner in Pinnacle Grill. These amazing cruises are an opportunity for our guests to get to know our superstar chefs and learn how to make some of… read more of “Culinary Council…”
