Holland America Line introduced an onboard enrichment program that gives our guests a firsthand glance at chefs in action through demonstrations, tasting events, and intimate hands-on cooking classes on board all sailings. Holland America Line has long been known for some of the finest dining at sea and in addition to enjoying exquisite dishes, Culinary Arts Center Activity Program has been launched by Holland America Line, presented by Food & Wine Magazine. The programs will provide the guests the opportunity to experience demonstrations and hands-on classes conducted by top chefs, tricks-of-the-trade from top professionals. Try your hand at preparing dishes and taste wines representative of the specific ports-of-call they will visit. Furthermore, guests will receive Food & Wine recipe cards and wine tasting notes that they will take home along with copies of the magazine, book signings of leading cookbook authors and special guest chefs. Previous guest chefs include : Jacques Torres -Chocolatier Extraordinaire, Max McCalman - Maître Fromager, Artisanal Premium Cheese and Marcus Samuellson – chef of Aquadavit and Ringo, NYC.