Dining

Enjoy exquisite dining across a range of venues on Holland America Line cruises

Throughout your cruise vacation, you will enjoy delicious and innovative menus across a broad range of dining venues. From a casual bite poolside to a formal five-course affair in our classic main Dining Room, the crew of Holland America Line will orchestrate a truly memorable dining experience. Led by Master Chef Rudi Sodamin, our exceptional culinary staff creates signature Holland America Line dishes using only the freshest produce and the highest quality meats and seafood available. Our knowledgeable wine stewards are adept at pairing the perfect wine with every dish. Whether you desire the relaxed atmosphere of the Lido, the elegance of the Pinnacle Grill or dinner for two on your private verandah, the choice is always yours.

As You Wish® dining on all cruises

From a festive five-course affair to a quick, casual dinner for two, our As You Wish® dining lets you choose the venues and style that suit you.

The elegant main Dining Room

Luxurious Dining Room, graced with fine art and antiques

Sophisticated Rosenthal china and crisp white table linens

Five-course menus with offerings from classic preparations regionally inspired cuisine to vegetarian options

Your choice of traditional pre-set seating and dining times or a flexible open schedule

The Pinnacle Grill experience

Intimate dining featuring Sterling Silver Beef® and fresh seafood

Luxurious appointments including Bvlgari® china, Riedel® stemware and Frette® linens

Extensive wine list featuring many selections rated “Excellent” by Wine Spectator

Featuring "An Evening at Le Cirque in the Pinnacle Grill"

Other delightful ways to dine

Fresh, cooked-to-order specialties in the Lido Restaurant for breakfast and lunch

Made-to-order dinner entrees and tableside waiter service in the Lido Restaurant for dinner

Complimentary 24-hour in-room dining

The Terrace Grill on deck

Late-night snack; Chocolate Dessert Extravaganza

Explorations Café featuring pastries and espresso drinks

Daily Afternoon Tea service, elevated to Royal Dutch High Tea once per cruise

A master staff and crew

Enhanced menu design under the direction of Master Chef Rudi Sodamin

Executive chefs inducted into the prestigious Confrerie de la Chaine des Rotisseurs, an international food and wine society

Signature touches

Ice cream bar featuring complimentary treats

Hot hors d’oeuvres during cocktail hour.

Special dietary needs, such as vegetarian, diabetic or gluten-free meals, are easily accommodated with advance requests. Kosher meals and a Health Conscious Dining option are also available. To arrange special meals, please contact the Ship Services Department at 800-541-1576 at least 90 days prior to departure. As You Wish® dining is currently available on each of our ships on all cruises.