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Caymus Winemaker’s Dinner on Enchanted Princess (menu and review)
I was fortunate to be able to experience the Caymus Winemaker’s Dinner on Enchanted Princess in February 2024. This is a 6-course meal paired with wine that’s hosted in a semi-private section of the main dining room for up to…
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Suite Class breakfast in Crown Grill on Enchanted Princess
Here is the Suite Class breakfast menu in Crown Grill from my May 2024 cruise on Enchanted Princess along with pics of what I tried. I only got to experience the breakfast once but both the food and service were…
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Crown Grill on Enchanted Princess (menu and review)
Crown Grill is a classic steakhouse that you can find on every Princess ship. My Crown Grill experience on Enchanted in February 2024 was disappointing. They seemed very understaffed so service wasn’t the level you would expect in a specialty…
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Daily programs on Holland America’s Rotterdam (Caribbean itinerary)
Here are the programs from my 9-day Caribbean Wayfarer cruise on Rotterdam in March 2025. You can find programs for a European itinerary here. Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8…
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Pinnacle Grill on Holland America’s Nieuw Amsterdam (menu and review)
Pinnacle Grill is a classic steakhouse that you can find on almost every Holland America ship. I enjoyed a nice dinner here during my March 2025 Caribbean cruise. Both the food and service was excellent and I would highly recommend…
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Main Dining Room menus on Holland America’s Nieuw Amsterdam
Here are the Main Dining Room menus from my March 2025 Caribbean cruise on Nieuw Amsterdam along with photos of what I tried. Overall I thought the food was excellent but the service was often very transactional so courses arrived…
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Daily programs on Holland America’s Nieuw Amsterdam
Here are the daily programs from my 7 day Caribbean cruise on Nieuw Amsterdam in March 2025. Note that they didn’t distribute programs on Day 1 because the ship arrived several hours late into Fort Lauderdale and the programming had…
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Main Dining Room menus on Holland America’s Rotterdam (Caribbean itinerary)
Here are the Main Dining Room menus from my March 2025 Caribbean sailing on Rotterdam. You can find menus used for European itineraries here. I’ve included photos of what I tried. Overall, I was impressed with the food on this…
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Pinnacle Grill on Holland America’s Rotterdam (menu and review)
Pinnacle Grill is a classic steakhouse you can find on almost every Holland America ship. I dined here during my Caribbean Wayfarer cruise on Rotterdam in March 2025. The food was excellent but the service wasn’t at the level you’d…
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Rudi’s Sel De Mer on Holland America’s Rotterdam (menu and review)
I dined at Rudi’s on my Caribbean Wayfarer cruise on Rotterdam in March of 2025. The food was excellent but the service was a bit uneven. Our server didn’t make any menu recommendations and seemed impatient when I asked questions,…
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12 super valuable cruise perks only on Princess
There are 12 super valuable perks that you can only find on Princess, which has become one of the best cruise lines for overall value. These perks range from small things like a wearable medallion that makes daily onboard tasks…
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Main Dining Room menus on the Margaritaville at Sea Islander
Here are the main dining room (or “Fins Dining”) menus from my 5 night Cozumel and Progreso cruise on the Margaritaville at Sea Islander in March 2025 with photos of what I tried. I was very impressed with the selection…