Holland America Line has launched a new, global fresh fish program. The initiative engages a global network of 60 ports to source and serve 80 types of fresh fish on board in all restaurants, going from port to plate in less than 48 hours.
As part of the new program, the cruise line will offer guests fresh fish and ingredients native to various regions, yielding destination-inspired menus and local specialties. The program also includes daily fresh fish specials and a planned expansion of the line’s “Savor My Catch” excursion where guests can catch fish that is prepared and served by chefs onboard, with Chef Masaharu Morimoto serving as the line’s “Fresh Fish Ambassador.” Chef Morimoto brings his signature style to curated dishes served in the ships’ Dining Rooms this fall, as well as in a new pop-up restaurant available fleet-wide by early 2024. Morimoto’s dishes and all seafood dishes served across the line’s dining venues will be sourced and prepared as part of the global fresh fish program.
Chef Morimoto’s creations are being crafted for the line’s main Dining Room menus starting late September, and will be available for a supplemental charge fleet-wide by early October. Menu additions include Fresh Black Cod Yuzu, Morimoto Epice Lobster Tails and Fresh Halibut XO.
Starting November 2023, guests can enjoy a full Chef Morimoto experience with an exclusive pop-up restaurant: Morimoto by Sea. The restaurant and its menu of dishes and beverages will take over Tamarind or Pinnacle Grill, depending on the ship, at least once per cruise. Offered to guests for a $55 per person cover charge, the experience will include a multi-course menu, along with vegetarian and vegan selections.
An evening at Morimoto by Sea is a multi-course dinner that celebrates the fresh fish program. Morimoto by Sea also showcases Chef Morimoto’s exclusive alcoholic beverages, including Morimoto Brut Rosé and Sake Junmai Morimoto that complement his dishes. The pop-up restaurant will be open fleet-wide by early 2024.
Full details about the global fresh fish program can be found at www.hollandamerica.com.
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