One of the delights of a cruise holiday is the variety of dining experience not onlyfrom ship to ship but on board the modern cruise liners.  Holland America enjoysa fine reputation with it's 5-Star service rating.

Each day, guests can choose from more than 25 delicious menu items. In the main dining room savor fare such as seared scallops and filet mignon with crab legs and Hollandaise sauce. To complement the meal, there is an extensive wine list, including many rated “excellent” by Wine Spectator. The experience is enhanced by gracious, old-world hospitality and service in the main dining room with one-to-one service. Servers stay with their assigned tables while a food “runner” delivers each course.  This not only ensures quicker delivery time for the delectable cuisine, but the freshness of meals will be increased as well.

The new Culinary Arts Theater integrates a love for food and wine with an entertaining, onboard enrichment experience. The Pinnacle Grill provides an elegant, reservations-only dining alternative that features Sterling Silver premium meats and fresh seafood.

If a more casual experience is desired, you can choose to visit the Lido. It's an alternative that features breakfast, lunch and dinner in a relaxed atmosphere. The Lido offers a broad selection of freshly carved meats and seafood, fruits and vegetables, breads and cereals, beverages and desserts. This popular dining experience has been further enhanced to provide guests with a relaxed, sit-down dinner option with new made-to-order dinner entrees and table-side waiter service at dinner.

Ready to experience Holland America’s fine reputation for dining?  With inclusive Caribbean cruises from just $1327, including air from Halifax, it is very affordable. Call Richard at Fraser & Hoyt Worldwide Travel for reservations. 421-1113, 1-800-565-8747. roaniuk@fraserhoyt.com