Prinsendam Main Dining Room
The La Fontaine Dining Room
This wood paneled main dining room onboard Prinsendam features wonderful ocean vistas while you enjoy some of the best cuisine to be found on Holland America Line. Prinsendam's La Fointaine main dining room is located on the Promenade Deck.
Breakfast is served in the main dining room from 7:00am to 10:00am, and, lunch is served from noon to 2:30pm. Breakfast and lunch are open-seating. For dinner, the early dinner time is 5:45pm and 6:15pm, and, the main dinner time is 7:45pm and 8:15pm.
Holland America Line does offer As You Wish Dining where you can show-up at any during the dinner hours and be seated as a table comes available. However, it is advised that you inform the Maître D' of your preferred dining time prior to 4 PM. You can choose As You Wish Dining when you book your cruise. Once on the ship, any guest is welcome to ask the Maître D' for a preferred dining time and they will do their best to accomodate your request.
Cuisine in the Prinsendam's Main Dining Room
The menu of the La Fontaine includes vegetarian selections, four appetizers, at least five main entrees including pastas, salads, beef, chicken, the occasional lamb or lobster dish, and vegetarian options. Desserts, by most accounts tempting, vary daily. Chef recommended fare and New Holland's Greenhouse Spa Cuisine are highlighted on the menu.
Holland America Line Prinsendam's Main Dining Room Menu
Guest Reviews of Prinsendam's Main Dining Room
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The Prinsendam, Holland America's Elegant Explorer, receives the finest of main dining room reviews for food quality and staff service.
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Tips for the Prinsendam's main dining room:
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Breakfast is served from 7:00am to 10:00am.
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Lunch is from noon to 2:30pm.
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Early dinner time is 5:45pm and 6:15pm, and the main dinner time is 7:45pm and 8:15pm.
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Reservations for dinner are anticipated.
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For breakfast, lunch, and dinner, casual clothing is OK, but no sweatpants, swim wear or shorts.
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You'll be most comfortable in elegant attire for formal evenings.
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Meals are no cost, but special beverages, wines, beer, and soft drinks may be purchased via current bar menu.
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When ordering steaks and other meats, specify your grilling preference.
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While the main dining room of the Holland America Prinsendam offers meals with positive reviews, you'll find the best of gourmet cuisine on your voyage at The Pinnacle Grill.
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We highly suggest you plan at least one evening to include this gourmet experience! More about The Pinnacle Grill follows the Holland America's As You Wish dining described next.
As You Wish Dining onboard Holland America Prinsendam cruise:
Throughout your Holland America Prinsendam cruise, you'll be able to savor cuisine as you wish on your time! From 5:15pm to 9:00pm, the main dining room provides first come, first serve seating on the first floor of the La Fontaine. There may be a wait time before seating. When you are booking your cruise, you'll have the option to reserve Early Dining, Main Dining, or As You Wish Dining. Once aboard, you can make reservations for the La Fontaine until 4:00pm. Learn more about Holland America Line any time dining.