Holland America Line’s “Majestic Japan” cruise is ready to be a rare expertise for friends as famend Chef Masaharu Morimoto will likely be becoming a member of the Westerdam for a week-long culinary journey. The famed chef, often called the Contemporary Fish Ambassador, will likely be sharing his experience and keenness for Japanese delicacies with passengers through the 53-day voyage.
A spotlight of Chef Morimoto’s time on board will likely be unique pop-up dinners within the Pinnacle Grill, providing friends a novel alternative to dine within the presence of the culinary grasp. These particular dinners will characteristic a multi-course menu showcasing Chef Morimoto’s signature dishes and celebrating Holland America Line’s dedication to contemporary seafood.
Along with the pop-up dinners, friends may have the possibility to be taught from Chef Morimoto by way of cooking demonstrations and intimate “Espresso Chats.” This distinctive alternative to work together with the chef will present invaluable insights into his culinary philosophy and private journey.
By combining the experience of Chef Morimoto with the cruise line’s give attention to contemporary, native seafood, Holland America Line goals to ship an unforgettable culinary expertise for friends whereas showcasing the most effective of Japanese delicacies.
“I’m excited to sail on board a Holland America Line cruise that places such a deep give attention to my residence nation of Japan, its distinctive native components and visits my hometown,” mentioned Chef Morimoto. “To have the ability to share my ardour for contemporary fish whereas visiting a spot meaning a lot to me will likely be memorable for not solely the ship’s friends however for me personally.”
‘Majestic Japan’ Legendary Voyage
Departing Sept. 1, 2024, the 53-day ‘Majestic Japan’ Legendary Voyage aboard Westerdam units sail for Alaska, Japan and Hawaii, roundtrip from Seattle, Washington. The journey visits 21 whole ports and extensively explores the fantastic thing about Japan through the fall months with 13 calls all through the nation. In a single day visits embrace Yokohama (Tokyo) and Honolulu, Hawaii.
Chef Morimoto will embark Westerdam Sept. 24 at Osaka and sail to Kochi, Sakaiminato and Toyama earlier than debarking at Kanazawa Sept. 30. The ship will go to the chef’s hometown of Hiroshima Sept. 26.
The three choices for friends to ebook whereas Chef Morimoto is crusing are:
- 53-days (full cruise), roundtrip Seattle, Sept. 1 — Oct. 24, 2024.
- 51-days (full cruise), Vancouver, Canada, to Seattle, Sept. 3 — Oct. 24, 2024.
- 34-days (phase), Yokohama (Tokyo) to Seattle, Sept. 21 — Oct. 24, 2024.
A fourth bookable phase, previous to the chef’s go to, is a 19-day phase from Seattle to Yokohama, from Sept. 1 to 21.
Morimoto By Sea Stand Alone Restaurant and Pop-Up Expertise
Whether or not on the stand-alone venue on Nieuw Amsterdam or at a pop-up expertise in Tamarind or Pinnacle Grill, Morimoto By Sea’s menu of artfully offered dishes and drinks options impressed delicacies for a broad vary of palates. The dishes served at Morimoto By Sea — and all seafood choices throughout Holland America Line’s fleet — are sourced from a world community of ports to serve contemporary fish on board.
The expertise, provided for a canopy cost, features a multi-course menu, together with Chef Morimoto’s unique alcoholic drinks that complement his dishes.
International Contemporary Fish Program
Holland America Line’s International Contemporary Fish Program is pioneering initiative that engages a world community of 60 ports to supply and serve 80 forms of contemporary fish — from port to plate in lower than 48 hours — in all eating places on board. Visitors can discover contemporary fish and components native to numerous areas the place the ships sail, yielding destination-inspired menus and native specialties that inform the story of every itinerary by way of delicacies.
Below the Contemporary Fish program, Holland America Line is the primary cruise line to obtain each Marine Stewardship Council and Aquaculture Stewardship Council certifications, underscoring the model’s dedication to serving friends the very best high quality seafood that’s wild-caught or originates from a accountable farm or sustainable fishery. Holland America Line additionally serves 100% contemporary, licensed, sustainable and traceable wild Alaska seafood on board its six ships in Alaska by way of its Accountable Fisheries Administration certification.
Cruise-only fares for the complete 53-day Majestic Japan cruise start at $7,894 per particular person, double occupancy. Taxes, charges and port bills are actually included in all cruise fares.
For extra details about Holland America Line, seek the advice of a journey advisor, name 1-877-SAIL HAL (877-724-5425) or go to hollandamerica.com.