Cruise Specialists Blog

Luxury Cruise News & Reviews

Blog Home / Cruise Lines / Holland America Line Cruise Reviews

A day aboard Holland America Line Grand World Voyage

Justin Gibson

What kind of food is served? What is there to do all day? Who else is on board?  These are just a few of the many world cruise questions we receive all year long from curious cruisers.
Holland-America-Line ms AmseterdamToday we are excited to provide you with look at what our clients are experiencing right now on the Holland America Line Grand World Voyage, thanks to host Tom Mullen.

Let’s start with what is on the menu because we know that’s the first place we head after boarding the ship to begin a journey!

LUNCH

Executive chef Daniel Hrgic gave us a peek at what he’s feeding some of the current world cruise passengers!  Following is just the lunch menu from one of their 180 days on this cruise. Here is what to expect from dining aboard Holland America on a world cruise.

starters

  • Tropical Fruit Medley -diced kiwi, mango, lychees, papaya, malibu dressing, shaved coconut
  • Smoked Trout and Cream Cheese Mousse – baba ghanouj, toasted crostini
  • Grilled Shrimp Skewers with Ancho Chili-Lime Aïoli – pickled cucumber salad, cilantro
  • Brazilian Chicken Vatapa – jalapeño, light beer, coconut milk, cilantro, ground peanuts
  • Chilled Beet Soup – fresh yogurt, roasted beets, carrots, honey, raspberry vinegar, sour cream, chopped chives

HAL-Burger

mains

  • Barbecue Chicken Salad – avocado, tomato, grilled corn, black beans, cucumber, romaine, barbecue ranch dressing, sliced barbecue chicken breast, crispy onion strings
  • Bami Goreng – stir-fried noodles, chicken sate skewer, prawn cracker
  • Lamb Burger with Red Pepper Jam * – toasted bun, apricot, mint, pistachio chutney
  • Bagel and Lox *- boston lettuce, sliced tomato, red onion rings, smoked salmon
  • Lamb Moussaka – eggplant, tomato, potato, ground lamb, béchamel sauce, feta, mozzarella
  • Blackened Mahi-Mahi Tacos *- tortillas, shredded cabbage, mango salsa, pico de gallo
  • Wild Mushroom Quesadilla – wild rice, guacamole, sour cream, salsa

Canaletto Family Style

 sweets

  • Cherry Pie – sweetened tart cherries, vanilla ice cream, whipped cream
  • Grandma’s Rice Pudding – raisins, cinnamon sugar
  • Wine Mulled Fruit – spiced apple, pear, fig, plum
  • Fresh Fruit Salad – Orange Jell-O
  • Vanilla or Coffee Ice Cream
  • Mango Sherbet or Strawberry Frozen Yogurt

And can you imagine what dinner looks like if lunch is this high quality and delicious!

Activities

When guests aren’t enjoying these culinary treats, they have a wide array of options for their day. From relaxing with a book to a workout class to some Broadway style performances!

SampleDayonHAL

Later in the week, the evening activities might look like this:

SampleDayonHALEve

And of course there is always entertainment!

ShowHAL

Find out more about world cruising:
Making friends at sea >>
Turning a cabin into a home away from home >>
What excites repeat world cruisers >>
What to expect on a transatlantic cruise >>

More from my site

  • 2009 Holland America World Cruise Review2009 Holland America World Cruise Review
  • 22nd year – Holland America Line Named ‘Best Overall Cruise Value’22nd year – Holland America Line Named ‘Best Overall Cruise Value’
  • 2010 Holland America Grand South America and Grand World Cruise Shore Excursion Update2010 Holland America Grand South America and Grand World Cruise Shore Excursion Update
  • Holland America Line Grand World Voyage Review 2015Holland America Line Grand World Voyage Review 2015

Holland America Line Cruise Reviews, World Cruise Reviews

SEARCH ARTICLES

Article Categories

  • Cruise Destinations
    • Africa Cruise Reviews
    • Alaska Cruise Reviews
    • Amazon Cruise Reviews
    • Antarctica Cruise Reviews
    • Arctic Cruise Reviews
    • Asia Cruise Reviews
    • Australia/New Zealand
    • Baltic Cruise Reviews
    • Canada/New England Cruise Reviews
    • Caribbean Cruise Reviews
    • Cuba Cruise Reviews
    • Europe Cruise Reviews
    • Galapagos Cruise Reviews
    • Grand Voyages
    • Hawaii Cruise Reviews
    • Iceland/Greenland
    • Mediterranean Cruise Reviews
    • Mexico Cruise Reviews
    • Panama Canal Cruise Reviews
    • Scandinavia and Northern Europe Cruise Reviews
    • South America Cruise Reviews
    • South Pacific Cruise Reviews
    • Transatlantic Cruise Reviews
    • World Cruise Reviews
  • Cruise FAQs
  • Cruise Lines
    • Abercrombie & Kent Reviews
    • AmaWaterways Cruise Reviews
    • American Cruise Line Reviews
    • American Queen Voyages Reviews
    • Aqua Expeditions Reviews
    • Atlas Ocean Voyages Reviews
    • Avalon Cruise Reviews
    • Azamara Cruise Reviews
    • Celebrity Cruise Reviews
    • Celebrity Galapagos Cruise Reviews
    • Cunard Cruise Reviews
    • Cunard World Cruise Reviews
    • Disney Cruise Reviews
    • Explora Journeys Cruise Reviews
    • Holland America Line Cruise Reviews
    • Holland America World Cruise Reviews
    • Hurtigruten Reviews
    • Lindblad/National Geographic Reviews
    • Norwegian Cruise Line Reviews
    • Oceania Cruise Reviews
    • Oceania World Cruise Reviews
    • Paul Gauguin Cruise Reviews
    • Ponant Cruise Reviews
    • Princess Cruise Reviews
    • Quark Expeditions Reviews
    • Regent Cruise Reviews
    • Regent Seven Seas Cruise
    • Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection
    • Royal Caribbean Cruise Reviews
    • Scenic Eclipse Discovery Yacht Reviews
    • Scenic River Cruise Reviews
    • Seabourn Cruise Reviews
    • Seabourn Expedition Cruise Reviews
    • Silversea Cruise Reviews
    • Silversea Expedition Cruise Reviews
    • Silversea World Cruise Reviews
    • Star Clippers Cruise Reviews
    • Tauck Cruise and Tauck Land Tour Reviews
    • UnCruise Adventures Reviews
    • Uniworld River Cruise Reviews
    • Viking Cruise Reviews
    • Viking Expedition Cruise Reviews
    • Viking Ocean Cruise Reviews
    • Virgin Voyages
    • Windstar Cruise Reviews
    • Zegrahm Expeditions
  • Cruise News
  • Cruise Ports
  • Cruise Specialists Benefits
  • Expedition Cruises
  • Hosted Cruises
  • Ralph Grizzle
  • River Cruises
  • Ship Reviews
  • Solo Cruising
  • Tom Mullen
  • Tours, Trains & Resorts
    • Palace Resorts Reviews
    • Safari Reviews
    • Shore Excursions
    • Trains

ABOUT THE AUTHORS

Maggie Blehert

Her ideal travel day: venturing to a new place, learning something interesting and sharing a smile.
View My Blog Posts

Steve and Wendy Bodenheimer
Cruise Specialists Voyage Hosts reporting on their round the world journeys.
View My Blog Posts

Ralph Grizzle

The Avid Cruiser. Well-traveled and insightful. Helping you make informed cruise decisions.
View My Blog Posts

FOLLOW US ON

  • Facebook
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter