Sarah Bretz, ContributorPassengers cruising on the Holland America ‘Majestic Japan’ Legendary Voyage are in for an exclusive experience. The line’s Fresh Fish Ambassador Chef Masaharu Morimoto will be joining the Westerdam voyage to visit his hometown of Hiroshima, Japan. Chef Morimoto will be on board a portion of the 53-day voyage from September 24 to 30, 2024 offering special experiences, a culinary demonstration, and a “coffee chat” where guests will be able to get to know the chef in a more intimate environment.
A highlight of Chef Morimoto’s time on board will be three Morimoto By Sea pop-up dinners in Pinnacle Grill, where guests will have up-close access to the chef while they dine. Morimoto By Sea — a standalone venue on Nieuw Amsterdam and a pop-up on the line’s other 10 ships — is a multi-course dinner with signature dishes created by Chef Morimoto that celebrate Holland America’s Fresh Fish Program. Other experiences with Chef Morimoto are still being planned.
“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.”
Holland America ‘Majestic Japan’ Legendary Voyage
Departing September 1, 2024, the 53-day Majestic Japan voyage will set 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 on September 24th at Osaka and sail to Kochi, Sakaiminato and Toyama before debarking at Kanazawa on September 30th. The ship will visit the chef’s hometown of Hiroshima on September 26th.
The three options for guests to book while Chef Morimoto is sailing are:
- 53 days (full cruise), roundtrip Seattle, September 1 to October 24
- 51 days, Vancouver to Seattle, September 3 to October 24
- 34 days, Yokohama to Seattle, September 21 to October 24
A fourth bookable segment, prior to the chef’s visit, is a 19-day segment from Seattle to Yokohama from September 1st to 21st.
Morimoto By Sea
Whether at the standalone venue on Nieuw Amsterdam or at a pop-up experience in Tamarind or Pinnacle Grill, Morimoto By Sea’s menu features inspired cuisine for a broad range of palates. The dishes served there — and across all venues on Holland America’s ships — are sourced from a global network of ports to serve fresh fish on board.
The experience, offered for a cover charge, include a multi-course menu along with Chef Morimoto’s exclusive alcoholic beverages that complement his dishes.
Cruise-only fares for the full 53-day Majestic Japan cruise start at $7,894 per person, based on double occupancy. Taxes, fees, and port expenses are now included in all cruise fares.
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