Specialty dining restaurant and Alaska cruises selected as the best by
Bill Panoff, editor-in-chief of
Porthole Cruise Magazine
SEATTLE, Jan. 23, 2019 /CNW/ -- Rudi's Sel de Mer, a French seafood brasserie aboard
Holland America Line's newly launched Nieuw Statendam, and
the cruise line's Alaska
itineraries were named among the best of the best in Porthole
Cruise Magazine's Editor-in-Chief Awards for 2019. The annual
awards are chosen by Bill Panoff,
the magazine's editor-in-chief and publisher, and winners were
announced in the January/February
2019 issue of Porthole Cruise Magazine.
"As Holland America Line continues to revolutionize the brand
and build on its reputation as the leader in premium cruising, we
are honored to receive these awards from a travel expert as
esteemed as Bill Panoff," said
Orlando Ashford, Holland America
Line's president. "Rudi's Sel de Mer
has quickly become one of the most sought-after dining reservations
at sea, and with more than 70 years of experience taking guests
throughout the great state of Alaska, Holland America Line is uniquely
qualified to show travelers the best of the Great Land. We're
grateful that Bill and Porthole Cruise Magazine recognized our
expertise."
Panoff's role at the magazine includes extensive travel, and the
Editor-in-Chief Awards honor his favorite travel experiences that
left amazing impressions in terms of service, quality and memorable
moments. The Best New Restaurant at Sea and Best Alaska Itineraries
awards earned by Holland America Line recognize the premium brand's
innovative approach to culinary offerings at sea as well as more
than 70 years of Alaska
exploration.
"The cuisine I enjoyed at Rudi's Sel de
Mer, coupled with a charming ambiance and fantastic service,
put it up there with the finest Michelin restaurants," said Panoff.
"And with Holland America Line's decades of Alaska exploration, they have perfected
everything, from crafting the ideal itineraries to the variety of
shore excursions and exclusive overland tours. Congratulations on
these well-deserved recognitions."
Rudi's Sel de Mer on Nieuw Statendam is an intimate
French brasserie serving an à la carte selection of classic seafood
dishes with a modern twist. Re-creating a setting reminiscent of
the finest casual French restaurants, Rudi's Sel de Mer is the namesake of Holland America
Line's Master Chef Rudi Sodamin.
Menu items include Marinated Lobster, Grilled Shrimp Provençale,
Grilled Seafood Platter and Duck à l'Orange.
Holland America Line's "We Are
Alaska" branding stakes a claim about its leadership, expertise and
history in Alaska for more than
seven decades — longer than Alaska
has been a state. In 2019 Holland America Line will offer a robust
season of cruises on eight ships, with more visits to Glacier Bay
than any other line. The upcoming season also will see the
introduction of soft-adventure EXC In-Depth Alaska cruising and the
continuation of the line's popular Land+Sea Journeys, the only
travel option that combines an Alaska cruise with overland travel to Denali
and the Yukon's hidden gems.
Porthole Cruise Magazine, the world's leading
cruise travel magazine, now in its 23rd year, is
published bimonthly and is available on newsstands as well as by
both print and digital subscriptions. Featuring a wide range of
cruise content for both first-time and experienced cruisers, each
issue includes ship reviews, destination features, and other
editorial surrounding cruise trends, food and wine, spa and
well-being, entertainment, kids' activities, and other onboard
amenities. To learn more, visit Porthole.com and connect with
@PortholeCruise on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.
For more information about Holland America Line, consult a
travel advisor, call 1-877-SAIL-HAL (1-877-724-5425) or visit
hollandamerica.com.
Find Holland America Line on Twitter, Facebook and the Holland
America Blog. Access all social media outlets via the home page at
hollandamerica.com.
About Holland America Line [a division of Carnival
Corporation and plc (NYSE: CCL and CUK)]
Holland
America Line's fleet of 15 ships
offers more than 500 cruises to more than 400 ports in 98
countries, territories or dependencies around the world. From
shorter getaways to 128-day itineraries, the company's cruises
visit all seven continents, with highlights including Antarctica explorations, South America circumnavigations, EXC In-Depth
Voyages, Cuba cruises and exotic
Australia & New Zealand and Asia voyages; two annual Grand Voyages; and
popular sailings to the Caribbean,
Alaska, Mexico, Canada & New England, Europe and the Panama Canal. The line welcomed
Nieuw Statendam in December
2018. A third Pinnacle-class ship will be delivered in
2021.
The company's brand evolution in recent years secured its
position as the leader in premium cruising. Fleetwide, the ships
feature innovative initiatives and a diverse range of enriching
experiences focused on destination immersion and personalized
travel. Guests can expand their knowledge through exclusive
partnerships with O, The Oprah Magazine and America's Test
Kitchen and at unique BBC Earth live music and on-screen
experiences. Outstanding entertainment fills each evening at venues
including Lincoln Center Stage, B.B. King's Blues Club, Rolling
Stone Rock Room and Billboard Onboard. The dining experience can be
savored at a variety of restaurants with menus that feature
selections from Holland America Line's esteemed Culinary Council,
comprising world-famous chefs who design dishes exclusively for
guests.
CONTACT:
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Sally
Andrews
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PHONE:
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800-637-5029
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EMAIL:
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pr@hollandamerica.com
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