In this section we will try to clarify the many misconceptions surrounding the various dining options available onboard a Holland America cruise whether bound for Alaska or some other exotic cruise destination.

Defining the dining options on a Holland America Cruise.

Assigned Dining; The traditional style of dining where your table and time are preset prior to the cruise. There are two seating's for dinner, the first begins at approximately 6:15 pm, and second is at approximately 8:15 pm. With assigned dining your tablemate's will be the same for the entire cruise as will be your wait staff.

Open Dining; The result of the more casual marketplace, open dining in the main dining room allows for only one of two options, making a dinner reservation for each day of your cruise or walking up and taking the next available seats.

Lido Restaurant; A made to order style of buffet dining that is available daily as a smart casual option to the formal dining in the main restaurant.

Burgers, Tacos, Pizza and More; Also available on the lido deck you can opt for the informal dining option of burgers and fries around the main pool or pizza and a drink on the aft deck. This is a popular choice among the kids and many of the families on board.

Optional Dining

The Pinnacle Grill; For a modest charge, you can choose to dine in this formal restaurant that features fine dining in an intimate setting. This Pinnacle Grill is extremely popular, so reserve early to insure your desired seating!