Culinary Council
The Holland America Line Culinary Council® is an innovative team of top-name chefs from around the world assembled to guide and enhance all aspects of the shipboard culinary experience. The Culinary Council will enrich Holland America Line’s culinary initiatives and present signature recipes to be featured in all dining venues across their fleet of classic mid-sized ships.
The Culinary Council is led by Holland America Line’s Master Chef Rudi Sodamin, who is joined by international chefs Jonnie Boer, David Burke, Elizabeth Falkner, Andy Matsuda, Ethan Stowell and Jacques Torres. Holland America Line also just announced a collaboration with wine critic James Suckling to curate its wine lists and works with master mixologist Dale DeGroff on its cocktail program.
The Council's expertise and guidance will enhance every aspect of the Holland America Line industry-leading shipboard dining experience, from the Lido Restaurant breakfast buffet to the dinner menu of the Pinnacle Grill and everything in between.
In addition to sharing their insights on menus and culinary offerings, the Council will consult on the line’s culinary enrichment programs to inspire new and even more creative learning experiences for guests.
THE FLEET
Enjoy the best available fares and special benefits, like shipboard credits, upgrades, and FREE shore excursions.
7-night Mexican Riviera Cruise — 11/08/2025 — from $986
14-night Cultural Crossing with Andalusia and Azores Cruise — 11/15/2025 — from $1,544
14-night The Philippines, Malaysia & Thailand Cruise — 11/23/2025 — from $3,489
14-night New Zealand Discovery Cruise — 12/07/2025 — from $3,079
7-night Baja Peninsula Holiday Cruise — 12/20/2025 — from $1,554
24-night Mexico Riviera & Circle Hawaii Cruise — 01/03/2026 — from $3,129
22-night South America & Antarctica Cruise — 01/31/2026 — CALL
14-night South America Passage Cruise — 02/22/2026 — CALL
14-night Japan & South Korea Discovery Cruise — 03/15/2026 — CALL
15-night Panama Canal Cruise — 04/05/2026 — from $2,649
29-night Japan & North Pacific Crossing Collector Cruise — 04/12/2026 — from $6,144
4-night Pacific Coastal Cruise — 05/02/2026 — from $389
Arrive in a lounge to the strains of a lively dance band, share a martini flight in Mix or sing along in the Piano Bar.
