Culinary Council & Live Music Walk

Culinary Mastery & Live Music

Indulge in the cruise industry's premier fresh seafood initiative led by Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto, prime dry-aged steaks at Pinnacle Grill, and five distinctive live music venues where authentic musicianship takes center stage every night.

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Chef Masaharu Morimoto Fresh Fish culinary art presentation

Global Fresh Fish Program: Over 80 native species delivered from port to plate in under 48 hours.

Pioneering Culinary Program

Global Fresh Fish Program

Holland America Line is the first cruise line in the world to serve 100% fresh, locally sourced native fish across its entire global fleet. Partnering with a network of 60 global ports, fish is caught, delivered, and served within 48 hours.

Guided by Fresh Fish Ambassador Chef Masaharu Morimoto, guests savor world-class seafood creations in the Main Dining Room and at the standalone pop-up restaurant Morimoto By Sea.

MSC & ASC Certified: First cruise line certified for 100% sustainable wild and farmed seafood
Destination Fresh: Wild Alaskan salmon and halibut in Alaska, Mediterranean sea bass in Greece, yellowtail in Japan

Pinnacle Grill 28-day wet-aged prime steakhouse

Pinnacle Grill: Wet-aged USDA Prime steaks, jumbo Alaskan king crab, and sommelier-selected vintages.

Specialty Culinary Venues

Pinnacle Grill, Tamarind & Rudi's

Holland America's specialty dining venues rival the finest restaurants ashore:

Pinnacle Grill: The signature steakhouse featuring 28-day wet-aged USDA Prime beef, Alaskan king crab legs, and decadent tableside dessert presentations.
Tamarind: Pan-Asian culinary artistry honoring the elements of water, wood, fire, and earth with sushi by master Chef Andy Matsuda.
Canaletto: Authentic Italian sharing-style dining celebrating fresh handmade pastas and classic osso buco.
Rudi's Sel de Mer: Intimate French seafood brasserie crafted by Master Chef Rudi Sodamin.

Rolling Stone Lounge live band performing rock hits

Rolling Stone Lounge: Professional live bands performing the greatest rock and soul hits.

Authentic Acoustic Sound

The Music Walk Experience

Holland America Line offers the best live music at sea. Rather than taped backing tracks, authentic world-class musicians perform 4 to 5 hours of live music every single evening across interconnected club venues:

B.B. King's Blues Club: Direct from Memphis, an all-star rhythm and blues band with soulful horn section
Rolling Stone Lounge: Live rock ensemble performing iconic hits from the 60s through today
Billboard Onboard: Dueling pianists sharing 60 years of chart-topping hits with guest singalongs
Vivace Classical Strings: Virtuoso string ensemble performing chamber classics and contemporary arrangements

Onboard Ambiance

Sensory Delights From Morning To Midnight

Explore the rich array of artisanal cafés, vibrant craft cocktail bars, and energetic live music stages across the fleet.

B.B. King's Blues Club

Authentic Memphis blues, Motown, and classic soul performed by seasoned studio musicians.

Grand Dutch Cafe serving espresso and pastries

Grand Dutch Café

Specialty European coffees, Dutch Heineken on tap, poffertjes, and sweet stroopwafels.

Holland America specialty dining table setting and wine service

Sommelier Wine Pairings

Expert sommeliers pairing world-class vintages with fresh seafood and aged steaks.