Discover Rudi’s Sel de Mer, Holland America Line’s elegant French-Mediterranean seafood brasserie at sea. In this video, I take you inside one of HAL’s most refined specialty restaurants, showcasing the ambiance, menu highlights, and signature dishes that make this dining experience so memorable.
Rudi’s Sel de Mer specializes in upscale seafood and classic French cuisine, including fried calamari, a refreshing seafood trio salad, and indulgent starters inspired by Europe’s coastal regions. Entrées range from succulent lobster and Bouillabaisse Marseillaise to an impressive seafood platter, along with signature showstoppers like whole Dover sole meunière and salt-crust baked branzino. You’ll also find French favorites such as steak frites and coq au vin.
Dessert is a highlight of the experience, featuring tableside crêpes Suzette, a warm apple tart, and the playful yet elegant chocolate face dessert.
Whether you’re planning a cruise on Koningsdam, Nieuw Statendam, or Rotterdam, or simply love exploring cruise ship dining, this video gives you a clear look at what to expect from Rudi’s Sel de Mer—and whether it belongs on your must-try list.