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Holland America Line is bringing one of New York City’s most famous desserts to sea with a new Magnolia Bakery partnership. The cruise line has introduced a Magnolia Bakery Banana Pudding Bar aboard its Caribbean cruises, giving passengers the opportunity to try Magnolia Bakery’s World-Famous Banana Pudding without leaving the ship. The new offering is…
Holland America Line has a long connection with Dutch culture, and one of the ways the cruise line celebrates that heritage onboard is through Royal Dutch Tea. This special afternoon tea combines traditional tea-service favorites such as finger sandwiches and scones with Dutch-inspired pastries and sweets. Royal Dutch Tea is not limited to a particular…
Planning a Holland America cruise and wondering if you should buy the WiFi package? You’re definitely not alone. Internet access is one of the most researched topics before any cruise, especially for travelers who want to stay in touch with family, work remotely, check social media, or simply upload vacation photos. The good news is…
Planning a Holland America cruise often means researching each port well before embarkation. While shore excursions receive plenty of attention, port shuttle information can be much harder to find online. This guide shares an onboard Holland America Port Shuttle Information notice that explains where shuttle buses are available, whether walking from the pier is permitted,…
Holland America Line is known for its classic cruising experience, but families traveling with children will also find a dedicated kids room service menu available on many sailings. Offering familiar favorites alongside a simple dessert, the menu provides convenient dining for younger guests who prefer to enjoy a meal in their stateroom. The photos below…
Holland America Line offers guests the convenience of enjoying breakfast in the comfort of their stateroom. While the full room service breakfast menu may vary by ship and sailing, the photos below show a breakfast display featuring several popular morning selections available through room service. For guests who enjoy a relaxed start to the day…
Holland America Line offers a special Alaska-themed brunch menu featuring dishes inspired by regional ingredients and flavors. The menu shown here was served in the Main Dining Room aboard Koningsdam during an Alaska sailing, giving passengers a substantial late-morning dining option with everything from pancakes and fresh berries to seafood, reindeer sausage, steak and eggs,…
Holland America Line’s Rijsttafel Dinner offers a menu inspired by Indonesian cuisine, with a variety of dishes served across starters, soup, main courses, accompaniments and dessert. For cruise passengers interested in trying something different onboard, the menu provides a useful look at the range of flavors and dishes that may be offered during this special…
An Alaska cruise aboard Holland America Line’s Westerdam offers far more than breathtaking scenery. Each day, guests receive The Daily, the ship’s official daily program packed with schedules, entertainment, dining information, destination highlights, wildlife presentations, glacier commentary, and important announcements. This collection features the complete Westerdam Alaska The Daily from a June 2026 Glacier Discovery…
One of the biggest surprises on my Holland America cruise was just how good the food was in the Main Dining Room. While many cruise lines have excellent specialty restaurants, Holland America has built a reputation for serving some of the best complimentary meals at sea. The Main Dining Room combines attentive service with rotating…