Four self-service laundry rooms are located throughout the ship. The spectacular ceiling is a field of hand-blown Murano glass morning glories. A piano player or string quartet serenades during dinner. Dinners are presented at two sittings. Food is less bland than previously, but quality isn't always uniform.
Imaginative menus honoring Holland's heritage include a Dutch dinner and an Indonesian lunch.
Poolside Lunch offerings at the popular Lido Pool have been expanded. Hot dogs, hamburgers, turkey burgers, and tacos are accompanied by stir-fried dishes on days in port. Cafeteria-style breakfast and lunch are served in the Lido Restaurant, along with afternoon tea and complimentary ice cream at certain times. We have heard reports that the Lido will soon increase to almost 24-hour service to meet passengers' requests. Once per cruise a magnificent Dutch High Tea is served on the upper level of the Rotterdam Dining Room, reminiscent of the elegant midnight buffets of yore, complete with string quartet, ice carvings, elegant finger sandwiches, cheeses, and chocolate-dipped strawberries.