Chic high tea will be delivered to the cabin. On a long cruise, the advantage of complimentary laundry and dry cleaning is a consideration. Passengers who feel herded like cattle on large ships should weigh the added cost against these special privileges. If the budget is willing, a vacation is the time to be spoiled and pampered in the suite life. However, on longer cruises, we are assured the menu is diversified and outstanding.
Tablecloths delight the eye in colourful fruit patterns.
As our cruise began, we sat next to the Lido's huge windows, enjoying ice tea while watching small boats sail and motor by on the inland waterway. The main dining room, La Fontaine, features an expansive, artistic, stained glass ceiling featuring flowers in shades of green, orange blue and yellow, with full lighting effects, and three side picture windows, with excellent sea views. The diner can expect typical cruise menus prepared in acceptable, if not exciting, fashion. Holland America employs Indonesian servers, who are attentive to the needs of guests. If a passenger requests ice tea at one meal, it will probably appear at each meal after that.