For star treatment, hot and cold appetizers may be ordered to the cabin at no charge. Chic high tea will be delivered to the cabin. On a long cruise, the advantage of complimentary laundry and dry cleaning is a consideration. 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 colorful fruit patterns.
As our cruise began, we sat next to the Lido's huge windows, enjoying iced 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. 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 iced tea at one meal, it will probably appear at each meal after that.