Review of our Holland America Cruise on the Rotterdam from September 22, 2010 to Oct. 23, 2010.

I will use a 1 to 6 star rating system to match the ratings generally used in the industry. Typically, 5 stars are assigned to premium cruise lines and 6 stars are reserved for the luxury cruise lines.

Food at the La Fontain, the Main Dining Room (5 stars for the food, not the service). Ingredients were very good. Cooking: generally excellent. Fish dishes were superb for the first two weeks of the cruise, but deteriorated thereafter; meats were generally tender. Sauces were varied and flavorful. The chef was clearly very much on top of quality control in his kitchen. Read more