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Holland America Line's Fresh Fish Ambassador Chef Morimoto to Join Guests on 'Majestic Japan' Cruise and Visit His Hometown

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Holland America Line announces that Fresh Fish Ambassador Chef Masaharu Morimoto will join guests on the 'Majestic Japan' Legendary Voyage cruise from Sept. 24–30, 2024. Chef Morimoto will offer special experiences, including a culinary demonstration, a 'Coffee Chat', and three Morimoto By Sea pop-up dinners in Pinnacle Grill. The 53-day cruise, departing Sept. 1, 2024, visits 21 ports across Alaska, Japan, and Hawaii.

The cruise features Holland America Line's Global Fresh Fish Program, sourcing 80 types of fresh fish from 60 ports globally. The company is the first cruise line to receive both Marine Stewardship Council and Aquaculture Stewardship Council certifications. Cruise fares for the full 53-day journey start at $7,894 per person, double occupancy, including taxes and fees.

Holland America Line annuncia che l'Ambasciatore del Pesce Fresco Chef Masaharu Morimoto si unirà agli ospiti sulla crociera 'Majestic Japan' Legendary Voyage dal 24 al 30 settembre 2024. Chef Morimoto offrirà esperienze speciali, tra cui una dimostrazione culinaria, un 'Coffee Chat' e tre cene pop-up Morimoto By Sea al Pinnacle Grill. La crociera di 53 giorni, in partenza il 1 settembre 2024, visiterà 21 porti tra Alaska, Giappone e Hawaii.

La crociera presenta il Global Fresh Fish Program di Holland America Line, che approvvigiona 80 tipologie di pesce fresco da 60 porti in tutto il mondo. La compagnia è la prima linea di crociera a ricevere sia la certificazione del Marine Stewardship Council che quella dell'Aquaculture Stewardship Council. Le tariffe per l'intero viaggio di 53 giorni partono da 7.894 dollari a persona, occupazione doppia, incluse tasse e costi.

Holland America Line anuncia que el Embajador del Pescado Fresco Chef Masaharu Morimoto se unirá a los huéspedes en el crucero 'Majestic Japan' Legendary Voyage del 24 al 30 de septiembre de 2024. El Chef Morimoto ofrecerá experiencias especiales, incluyendo una demostración culinaria, un 'Coffee Chat' y tres cenas pop-up Morimoto By Sea en el Pinnacle Grill. El crucero de 53 días, que parte el 1 de septiembre de 2024, visitará 21 puertos a lo largo de Alaska, Japón y Hawái.

El crucero presenta el Global Fresh Fish Program de Holland America Line, que obtiene 80 tipos de pescado fresco de 60 puertos en todo el mundo. La compañía es la primera línea de cruceros en recibir tanto la certificación del Marine Stewardship Council como la del Aquaculture Stewardship Council. Las tarifas del viaje completo de 53 días comienzan en 7.894 dólares por persona, en ocupación doble, incluyendo impuestos y cargos.

홀랜드 아메리카 라인은 신선한 생선 대사 셰프 마사하루 모리모토가 2024년 9월 24일부터 30일까지의 '장엄한 일본' 전설의 항해 크루즈에서 손님과 함께한다고 발표했습니다. 모리모토 셰프는 요리 시연, '커피 채팅' 및 피나클 그릴에서 진행되는 세 번의 모리모토 바이 바다 팝업 저녁 식사 등 특별한 경험을 제공합니다. 2024년 9월 1일 출발하는 이 53일 크루즈는 알래스카, 일본 및 하와이를 포함한 21개 항구를 방문합니다.

이 크루즈는 홀랜드 아메리카 라인의 글로벌 신선 생선 프로그램을 특징으로 하며, 전 세계 60개 항구에서 80종의 신선한 생선을 조달합니다. 이 회사는 해양 관리 협의회(Marine Stewardship Council)와 양식 관리 협의회(Aquaculture Stewardship Council) 인증을 모두 받은 최초의 크루즈 라인입니다. 전체 53일 여정의 크루즈 요금은 1인당 7,894달러부터 시작되며, 2인 1실 기준이며 세금 및 수수료가 포함되어 있습니다.

Holland America Line annonce que le Chef Ambassadeur du Poisson Frais Masaharu Morimoto se joindra aux invités lors de la croisière 'Majestic Japan' Legendary Voyage du 24 au 30 septembre 2024. Le Chef Morimoto proposera des expériences spéciales, y compris une démonstration culinaire, un 'Coffee Chat' et trois dîners pop-up Morimoto By Sea au Pinnacle Grill. La croisière de 53 jours, qui partira le 1er septembre 2024, visitera 21 ports à travers l'Alaska, le Japon et Hawaï.

La croisière présente le Global Fresh Fish Program de Holland America Line, qui s'approvisionne en 80 types de poisson frais provenant de 60 ports au niveau mondial. La compagnie est la première ligne de croisière à recevoir les certifications du Marine Stewardship Council et de l'Aquaculture Stewardship Council. Les tarifs pour l'ensemble du voyage de 53 jours commencent à 7 894 dollars par personne, en occupation double, frais et taxes compris.

Holland America Line kündigt an, dass Fresh Fish Ambassador Chef Masaharu Morimoto den Gästen auf der Kreuzfahrt 'Majestic Japan' Legendary Voyage vom 24. bis 30. September 2024 beitreten wird. Chef Morimoto wird besondere Erlebnisse bieten, darunter eine kulinarische Demonstration, einen 'Coffee Chat' und drei pop-up Abendessen Morimoto By Sea im Pinnacle Grill. Die 53-tägige Kreuzfahrt, die am 1. September 2024 abfährt, besucht 21 Häfen in Alaska, Japan und Hawaii.

Die Kreuzfahrt bietet das Global Fresh Fish Program von Holland America Line, das 80 Arten von frischem Fisch aus 60 Häfen weltweit bezieht. Das Unternehmen ist die erste Kreuzfahrtgesellschaft, die sowohl die Zertifizierung des Marine Stewardship Council als auch des Aquaculture Stewardship Council erhält. Die Preise für die gesamte 53-tägige Reise beginnen bei 7.894 USD pro Person bei Doppelbelegung, einschließlich Steuern und Gebühren.

Positive
  • Chef Masaharu Morimoto's presence may enhance passenger experience and potentially boost bookings
  • Global Fresh Fish Program sources fresh fish from 60 ports, potentially improving food quality and passenger satisfaction
  • First cruise line to receive both Marine Stewardship Council and Aquaculture Stewardship Council certifications, potentially attracting environmentally conscious customers
Negative
  • High starting price of $7,894 per person for the full 53-day cruise may limit accessibility to a broader customer base

Guests will enjoy special culinary experiences and interactive opportunities with Chef Morimoto while he is on board the Legendary Voyage

SEATTLE, July 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Guests cruising on Holland America Line's "Majestic Japan" Legendary Voyage are in for an exclusive experience when Fresh Fish Ambassador Chef Masaharu Morimoto joins Westerdam to visit his hometown of Hiroshima, Japan. Chef Morimoto will be on board a portion of the 53-day cruise from Sept. 24–30, 2024, offering special experiences, a culinary demonstration and a "Coffee Chat" where guests will get to know the chef in a more intimate environment.

Guests will enjoy special experiences and interactive opportunities with Chef Morimoto on the Legendary Voyage

A highlight of Chef Morimoto's time on board will be three Morimoto By Sea pop-ups dinners in Pinnacle Grill where guests will have up-close access to the Chef while they dine. Morimoto By Sea — a stand-alone venue on Nieuw Amsterdam and a pop-up on the remaining 10 ships in the fleet — is a multi-course dinner with signature dishes created by Chef Morimoto that celebrate Holland America Line's Global Fresh Fish Program. Other guest experiences with Chef Morimoto are still being planned.

"Having Chef Morimoto cruise with us is an experience that our guests will never forget. Learning from such a renowned expert and hearing about his background while visiting his homeland is a perfect way to bring more of Japan on board," said Michael Stendebach, vice president of food and beverage division for Holland America Line. "Throughout the Majestic Japan cruise, our guests also will get to sample some incredible local fish that we feature on our menus as part of our Global Fresh Fish program. The dishes are a wonderful way to showcase the destinations for our guests."

"I am excited to sail on board a Holland America Line cruise that puts such a deep focus on my home country of Japan, its unique local ingredients and visits my hometown," said Chef Morimoto. "To be able to share my passion for fresh fish while visiting a place that means so much to me will be memorable for not only the ship's guests but for me personally."

'Majestic Japan' Legendary Voyage
Departing Sept. 1, 2024, the 53-day 'Majestic Japan' Legendary Voyage aboard Westerdam sets sail for Alaska, Japan and Hawaii, roundtrip from Seattle, Washington. The journey visits 21 total ports and extensively explores the beauty of Japan during the fall months with 13 calls throughout the country. Overnight visits include Yokohama (Tokyo) and Honolulu, Hawaii.

Chef Morimoto will embark Westerdam Sept. 24 at Osaka and sail to Kochi, Sakaiminato and Toyama before debarking at Kanazawa Sept. 30. The ship will visit the chef's hometown of Hiroshima Sept. 26.

The three options for guests to book while Chef Morimoto is sailing are:

  • 53-days (full cruise), roundtrip Seattle, Sept. 1 — Oct. 24, 2024.
  • 51-days (full cruise), Vancouver, Canada, to Seattle, Sept. 3 — Oct. 24, 2024.
  • 34-days (segment), Yokohama (Tokyo) to Seattle, Sept. 21 — Oct. 24, 2024.

A fourth bookable segment, prior to the chef's visit, is a 19-day segment from Seattle to Yokohama, from Sept. 1 to 21.

Morimoto By Sea Stand Alone Restaurant and Pop-Up Experience
Whether at the stand-alone venue on Nieuw Amsterdam or at a pop-up experience in Tamarind or Pinnacle Grill, Morimoto By Sea's menu of artfully presented dishes and beverages features inspired cuisine for a broad range of palates. The dishes served at Morimoto By Sea — and all seafood offerings across Holland America Line's fleet — are sourced from a global network of ports to serve fresh fish on board.

The experience, offered for a cover charge, includes a multi-course menu, along with Chef Morimoto's exclusive alcoholic beverages that complement his dishes.

Global Fresh Fish Program 
Holland America Line's Global Fresh Fish Program is pioneering initiative that engages a global network of 60 ports to source and serve 80 types of fresh fish — from port to plate in less than 48 hours — in all restaurants on board. Guests can find fresh fish and ingredients native to various regions where the ships sail, yielding destination-inspired menus and local specialties that tell the story of each itinerary through cuisine.

Under the Fresh Fish program, Holland America Line is the first cruise line to receive both Marine Stewardship Council and Aquaculture Stewardship Council certifications, underscoring the brand's commitment to serving guests the highest quality seafood that is wild-caught or originates from a responsible farm or sustainable fishery. Holland America Line also serves 100% fresh, certified, sustainable and traceable wild Alaska seafood on board its six ships in Alaska through its Responsible Fisheries Management certification.

Cruise-only fares for the full 53-day Majestic Japan cruise begin at $7,894 per person, double occupancy. Taxes, fees and port expenses are now included in all cruise fares.

For more information about Holland America Line, consult a travel advisor, call 1-877-SAIL HAL (877-724-5425) or visit hollandamerica.com.

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About Holland America Line [a division of Carnival Corporation and plc (NYSE: CCL and CUK)]
Holland America Line has been exploring the world for 150+ years with expertly crafted itineraries, extraordinary service and genuine connections to the destinations. Offering an ideal perfectly-sized ship experience, its fleet visits nearly 400 ports in 114 countries around the world and has shared the thrill of Alaska for more than 75 years — longer than any other cruise line. Holland America Line's 11 vessels feature a diverse range of enriching activities and amenities focused on destination immersion and personalized travel. Guests enjoy the best entertainment at sea, and dining venues featuring exclusive dishes by world-famous chefs. A new global fresh fish program brings more than 80 types of fresh fish on board, sourced and served locally in regions around the world.  

About Fresh Fish Ambassador Chef Masaharu Morimoto
Chef Masaharu Morimoto — known to millions as the star of Iron Chef and Iron Chef America and now executive producer and head judge for Roku's Sushi Master — has garnered critical and popular acclaim for his seamless integration of Western and Japanese ingredients. In 2001, Chef Morimoto opened his first restaurant in Philadelphia, which was later followed by restaurants in New York, Napa, Honolulu, Boca Raton, Mumbai, Mexico City, Tokyo, and Maui. Morimoto Asia Orlando at Disney Springs opened in 2015, followed by Momosan NYC and Morimoto Las Vegas at MGM Grand in 2016. Morimoto Asia Waikiki, Momosan Waikiki, and Morimoto Doha opened in 2018. Next came Momosan Seattle (2019), Momosan Wynwood (2020), Morimoto Taghazout Bay (2021), Sa'Moto (2021), and Momosan at Hub Hall in Boston (2021); and most recently, Morimoto Asia Napa and Momosan Santana Row (2022), bringing Chef Morimoto's global restaurant count to 20. His first cookbook, Morimoto: The New Art of Japanese Cooking (2007), won two IACP awards (in the "Chefs and Restaurants" category and the "First Book: The Julia Child Award") and was nominated for a James Beard Foundation Award. His second cookbook, Mastering the Art of Japanese Cooking (2017), introduces readers to the healthy, flavorful, surprisingly simple dishes favored by Japanese home cooks. Follow Chef Morimoto via Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, or www.ironchefmorimoto.com.

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FAQ

When will Chef Masaharu Morimoto join the 'Majestic Japan' cruise on Holland America Line?

Chef Masaharu Morimoto will join the 'Majestic Japan' cruise from September 24-30, 2024, during a portion of the 53-day voyage.

What special experiences will Chef Morimoto offer during the Holland America Line cruise?

Chef Morimoto will offer a culinary demonstration, a 'Coffee Chat', and three Morimoto By Sea pop-up dinners in Pinnacle Grill during his time on board.

How many ports does the 53-day 'Majestic Japan' Legendary Voyage visit?

The 'Majestic Japan' Legendary Voyage visits a total of 21 ports across Alaska, Japan, and Hawaii.

What is the starting price for the full 53-day 'Majestic Japan' cruise?

The starting price for the full 53-day 'Majestic Japan' cruise is $7,894 per person, based on double occupancy, including taxes and fees.

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