Tag: Dining

Holland America Debuts Chocolate Surprise

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Holland America Line has reinvented the traditional chocolate buffet found on many cruise ships. The Chocolate Surprise parade will take place on the last gala evening of every cruise. Rather than guests having to make their way to the buffet and wait in line for a sweet treat, Chocolate Surprise brings bite-sized confections to guests in the main public areas as they enjoy the evening’s entertainment. After dinner, HAL waiters will parade through the Promenade decks with trays of chocolate desserts, passing them out to guests in the bars and…

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Cruise Ship Drink Packages – Are they worth It?

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Beverage Packages

There is a lot of debate on whether getting a beverage package is worth it. Firstly, other than the limited included drinks we mentioned earlier, soda, alcohol and specialty coffees are not included in your cruise price. Beverage packages have become very popular and include a wide variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages for one set price. The question of is it worth it, really comes down to an individual’s drinking habits. There’s no disputing that drink purchases on cruise ships can add up very quickly. Not only are prices…

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