This year I’m booked on Holland America’s ms Zuiderdam for a 10-night Sea of Cortez cruise over Christmas, my son’s 9 year-old birthday, AND New Years. I’m looking forward to a beautifully decorated ship. To special holiday entertainment. To a special birthday song and cake in the MDR. And to not having to buy presents for anyone: “the cruise is your gift, kid!” But most of all, I’m looking forward to Christmas dinner. And that I don’t have to cook it! Or clean up after it! So I was excited for the opportunity to preview the special Christmas Eve, Christmas, and New Year’s Eve dinner menus available in the main dining rooms onboard Holland America ships this year. Here they are:
Are you lucky enough to be booked on a Christmas, New Years, or birthday cruise this year or next? Drop some details in the comments so we can get excited together! And let me know what you think of these menus. And with that…
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