Holland America Line is celebrating the vacation season with themed meals and beverage menus throughout its fleet, in line with a press launch.
Friends will get pleasure from festive choices for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah and New Yr’s Eve. Highlights embrace a standard Thanksgiving dinner, “Breakfast with Santa,” Christmas Eve and Day feasts and particular Hanukkah treats.
The Christmas Eve menu will showcase worldwide dishes, honoring the various cultures from the locations visited by the cruise line.
“Crusing with Holland America for the vacations provides a enjoyable and stress-free method to have fun,” stated Michael Stendebach, vice chairman of meals, beverage and rooms division for Holland America Line. “Not solely do our onboard eating experiences simplify vacation planning, however they supply a wealthy and various culinary journey with a contact of a practice that fosters deeper connections with family members and makes it a particular time on board.”
For Thanksgiving, company will get pleasure from a standard feast that includes Thanksgiving turkey with cranberries and candy potatoes; Beef Tenderloin with Apple Rösti; Honey-Baked Ham; and Mushroom Ravioli with Sage. The menu additionally options two new recent fish dishes from Holland America’s International Contemporary Fish Ambassador Chef Masaharu Morimoto for an extra price.
All through December, company can benefit from the Nutcracker Afternoon Tea Service on choose sea days, that includes seasonal treats like a Grinch truffle, Santa Hat cupcake, and Reindeer Chocolate tart. Households crusing within the Caribbean can be part of a “Breakfast with Santa” at Pinnacle Grill or Tamarind on choose ships, full with crafts, Christmas music and picture alternatives. Christmas Eve and Christmas Day dinners will probably be served within the Eating Room and the Canaletto.
For Hannukah, doughnuts full of strawberry jelly will probably be out there at Lido Market. Vacationers may also get pleasure from freshly baked challah bread and crispy potato latkes served with apple sauce and bitter cream.
Holland America Line will host New Yr’s Eve celebrations that includes a particular dinner within the Eating Room or at Pinnacle Grill for $69 per particular person, with menu highlights equivalent to a Colossal Crab Tower with Caviar, Sterling Beef Fillet with Butter-basted Lobster and a Chocolate Countdown dessert. Festivities proceed on the Lido Deck with a midnight social gathering. Friends may also go for the New Yr’s Eve VIP Beverage Package deal, which features a reserved sales space, butler service and appetizers. On New Yr’s Day, company can get pleasure from a complimentary brunch within the Eating Room or brunch at Pinnacle Grill for $25 per particular person.
Festive Vacation Cocktails and Coffees
Cocktails and a choice of non-alcoholic espresso drinks out there onboard embrace:
- Minty Elf Martini – Gray Goose vodka, Crème de Cacao and peppermint schnapps.
- Rudolph the Pink Margarita – 1800 Reposado Tequila, Cointreau, pomegranate juice and recent lime.
- De Lijn Ginger Mojito – De Lijn Gin, mint, ginger beer and candied ginger.
- Spiked Eggnog – Baileys, Kahlua, espresso and eggnog.
- Christmas Cocoa Mint Espresso – Kahlua, peppermint schnapps and low.
- Vanilla Gingerbread Latte – A traditional latte that includes gingerbread and vanilla syrup.
- Eggnog Latte – Espresso, eggnog, milk and almond syrup.