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Rodel, a knowledgeable ship’s Cellar Master.
He was funny and unpretentious as he chal-
lenged some cliched thinking about what pairs
with what and why. The result of our food
matching with several white and red wines from
around the world, was eye opening. Though
we’ve done tastings like this one before, it still
amazed us how wines and food can enhance
each other.
Our week on Koningsdam sped by as we
made three ports of call in Mexico before sail-
ing home. We only got off the ship once, con-
tent with our onboard itinerary of dining,
relaxing and entertainment. Happily, our “Culi-
nary Cruise” on Holland America Line’s Kon-
ingsdam more than lived up to its name. From
the first bite and sip to the last, the consistency
and quality of the ship’s offerings excited and
pleased our palates. It was a food lover’s dream
cruise–destination dining at its best.
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