Holland America Line is introducing a brand new “Dutch Day” expertise on each cruise, which can rejoice the road’s over 150-year historical past that started within the Netherlands.
The spotlight of Dutch Day can be a themed Dutch Dinner served as soon as per cruise in the principle eating room, with most of the dishes additionally obtainable within the Lido Market buffet. Moreover, Holland America’s in style Orange Social gathering can be held on Dutch Day and passengers will be capable of take pleasure in freshly-made pofferties (mini Dutch pancakes) within the Crow’s Nest Café.
A brand new partnership with Daelmans Stroopwafel consists of delectable desserts that includes the Dutch staple and a Daelmans Stroopwafel turn-down pillow deal with in each stateroom.
“Holland America Line remains deeply connected to our roots in the Netherlands, and Dutch Day is the perfect way to honor our history through experiences that celebrate the culinary culture of the country,” mentioned Michael Stendebach, vice chairman of the meals, beverage, and rooms division for Holland America Line. “Our guests appreciate special touches like Daelmans Stroopwafel for turn down or a dish in the dining room that is distinctly Dutch, and we’re excited to expand the cultural experience for an entire day to showcase more of our heritage.”
Holland America’s Dutch Dinner Menu Objects
The particular Dutch Dinner in the principle eating room options an intensive menu that features each traditional and modern Dutch delicacies. The choice of starters encompasses a bay shrimp cocktail with Dutch cocktail sauce, Dutch pea soup, and mushroom cream puff pastry with hollandaise sauce.
Predominant programs will embody Bami Gorena, a stir-fried noodle dish with rooster sate and peanut sauce; pan-fried dover sole with lemon butter; and hodge podge klapstuk with chateau potatoes. For dessert, a bosche bol (massive chocolate-covered cream puff), tompouce (Dutch mille-feuille pastry), or a slice of conventional Dutch apple pie can be on supply.
Stroopwafels
In collaboration with Daelmans Stroopwafels — a family-owned bakery based within the Netherlands in 1904 and well-known for its genuine recipe — Dutch Day will characteristic Stroopwafel cheesecake for dessert on the dinner menu in the principle eating room and buffet and a Stroopwafel Napoleon at tea time.
On ships in Europe, choose bars will serve a Stroopwafel liqueur with hints of cinnamon and caramel. Moreover, rather than the standard stateroom turn-down chocolate, company will discover a Daelmans Stroopwafel ready for them on their pillow.
Crow’s Nest Café
New within the Crow’s Nest Café on all ships, fresh-made mini Dutch pancakes can be obtainable every single day (not simply on Dutch Day) for a small payment.
Orange Social gathering
As soon as per cruise, Holland America will maintain the Orange Social gathering that includes reside music, cocktails, and treats. This occasion will now be held on Dutch Day. The social gathering pays homage to the corporate’s Dutch heritage (orange is the colour of the Dutch Royal Household), and company are inspired to put on orange clothes and accessories. Throughout the after-dinner festivities, particular orange-themed cocktails can be found and servers will move round finger-foods and sweets.
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