Holland America Line is making ready for its one hundred and fiftieth Anniversary in 2023 with a yr of celebrations and a particular transatlantic crossing in October. Able to recreate a bygone period of ocean journey via Holland America Line’s historical past, company on board the voyage are in for a journey from previous to current with particular occasions, actions and commemorative keepsakes.
Departing Oct. 15, 2022, from Rotterdam, the Netherlands, to New York Metropolis aboard Rotterdam, the voyage retraces Holland America Line’s first cruise again in 1872 aboard Rotterdam I. Friends will see the model’s historical past come alive via onboard enrichment programming, memorable culinary experiences and unique leisure.
Unique Lincoln Heart Piece Composed for Anniversary
A spotlight of the crossing will probably be a efficiency of a musical piece by Emmy Award-winning producer and Emmy-nominated composer Steven Schoenberg, written solely for Holland America Line’s anniversary to accompany a particular brief movie concerning the cruise line’s journey. The composition will probably be carried out by a 25-piece ensemble of former Holland America Line’s Lincoln Heart Stage musicians. The piece will debut on board Oct. 26 in New York on World Stage.
Throughout the crusing, company additionally will probably be entertained by Dutch sensation Tiny Little Huge Band, bringing their distinctive sound of jazz and soul with a touch of swing, together with the ship’s Music Stroll leisure that includes BB King’s Blues Membership, Billboard Onboard, Lincoln Heart Stage and Rolling Stone Rock Room.
Culinary Delights an Ode to Dutch Heritage
Each night within the Primary Eating Room, menus will showcase Holland America Line’s 150-year historical past with a Basic Entrée paying homage to a dish served as early because the Twenties. Friends can select from alternatives together with Royal Rib of Beef a la Medicis, Holland Duckling Port Wine Sauce and Artic Char a la Normande.
A particular one hundred and fiftieth Gala Menu one night within the Eating Room will probably be a memorable assortment of dishes, with each choice — from appetizers to desserts — from a earlier Holland America Line voyage. The menu is designed to evoke a sense of days passed by and incorporates a souvenir cowl that company can take dwelling.
No less than as soon as in the course of the voyage as a pop-up expertise in Tamarind, company can take pleasure in a Rijsttafel — a Dutch phrase that interprets to “rice desk” — with aspect dishes served in small parts, accompanied by rice ready in a number of other ways. The Dutch tailored the Indonesian custom so they might take pleasure in a big selection of dishes at a single sitting with an abundance of flavors and textures.
The toasting continues with a “Throwback Blissful Hour” that may roll again time and have drinks priced to when the model started, as little as 25 cents. Friends who need to find out about wine can be part of Holland America Line Vice President of Eating and Beverage Operations Anthony Stice for wine tastings and surprises across the ship.
Extra culinary delights in honor of Holland America Line’s one hundred and fiftieth Anniversary embody a particular Dutch Excessive Tea, Dutch station in Lido Market that options conventional candy and savory objects, one Dutch-themed lunch with traditional Dutch objects and one Indonesian-themed lunch, each in Lido Market.
Enrichment and Actions Deliver Historical past to Life
Displays reliving the historical past and roots of the corporate will probably be supplied by Invoice Miller, maritime historian and Holland America Line authority, whereas Dr. Jennifer Foray, professor of historical past at Purdue College, will ship lectures on Dutch historical past.
Origin Story, a staple on each Holland America Line cruise, is visible telling of the corporate’s historical past from founding via current day. The presentation is obtainable in World Stage with 270-degree wraparound LED screens that envelop the viewers in an emotional journey that features unbelievable, historic photos.
Friends seeking to train their thoughts can participate in anniversary-themed trivia, whereas these seeking to check their bodily expertise can take part in traditional cruise sporting actions and video games.
Deliver House a Memento
Holland America Line will probably be presenting all company with an unique one hundred and fiftieth Anniversary Royal Goedewaagen tile, and limited-edition, specifically designed one hundred and fiftieth Anniversary retail objects will probably be obtainable within the shipboard outlets.
April 2023 Crossing Arrives in Rotterdam on Birthday
For vacationers seeking to proceed the celebration, lots of the similar particular culinary and enrichment applications will probably be supplied on one other one hundred and fiftieth Anniversary Transatlantic departing April 6, 2023, from New York, ending at Rotterdam April 18, the cruise line’s one hundred and fiftieth birthday.
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.
