Curious to study extra about Mexican tradition? And to mix that with the comforts of a fabulous cruise?
Holland America Line has the reply by immersing friends within the coronary heart of Mexican tradition with the addition of Cultural Ambassadors who will be a part of all Mexico cruises aboard Nieuw Amsterdam in the course of the 2025-2026 season.
This system brings Mexico’s vibrant traditions, flavors and artistry to life at sea by way of genuine onboard experiences — from partaking lectures to interactive workshops round dance, artwork and language.
The Cultural Ambassador program locations two folks native to Mexico on board to attach with friends whereas sharing the tales and traditions that outline Mexico’s colourful id. By highlighting regional tradition on board, the Cultural Ambassadors complement the influence of Holland America Line’s Vacation spot Eating and shore excursions that carry every port of name to life.
“From the second friends step ashore in Mexico, they’re immersed in a tradition filled with vibrant traditions and a deep sense of heritage, and we’re thrilled to carry that very same spirit to life on board in a means that feels each genuine and immersive,” Joe Chantry, vp of leisure and enrichment for Holland America Line, mentioned in a press launch.
“Our Cultural Ambassadors are fashionable on our Alaska cruises, and Mexico was an excellent area to develop this system and supply our friends one other likelihood to attach extra deeply with the folks, traditions and heritage of the nation earlier than they even step ashore,” Chantry mentioned.
All through each cruise to Mexico, friends can get pleasure from a lineup of unique lectures, workshops and interactive actions curated by the Cultural Ambassadors, together with:
Cultural Shows and Talks
- “The Mayans’ Legacy: Mysteries and Information” — Discover the fascinating world of the Mayan civilization, uncovering their knowledge and enduring mysteries.
- “All About Tequila” — Uncover the heritage and craft behind Mexico’s iconic spirit, from the agave fields to the getting old barrels.
- “The Day of the Useless: A Fusion of Dance and Tales” — Expertise Mexico’s most celebrated custom by way of a mixture of storytelling, visuals and reside dance.
Dance and Language Courses
- Be taught the standard Mexican Mambo, Cha-Cha-Chá and Salsa — Really feel the rhythm and power of Mexico by way of enjoyable, beginner-friendly courses.
- Spanish Classes for Vacationers — Visitors can be a part of interactive language classes, together with “Greetings and Instructions” and “Phrases for Eating places.”
Arts & Crafts Workshops
- Papel Picado Workshop — Learn to create the colourful paper banners utilized in conventional Mexican celebrations.
- Ojo de Dios (God’s Eye) — Craft this significant image of safety, intention and cultural heritage utilizing colourful yarn.
- Mexican Piñata Workshop — Construct and embellish a festive piñata with genuine supplies and methods.
Cultural Recreation Evening
- Lotería (Mexican Lottery) — Visitors can play this conventional Mexican sport, just like bingo, that includes colourful playing cards that showcase the nation’s wealthy heritage, folklore and each day life.
Vacation spot Eating Highlights Native Flavors
Holland America Line’s World Contemporary Fish Program sources and serves contemporary elements from greater than 60 ports internationally, going from port to plate in beneath 48 hours.
In Mexico, contemporary fish served on board contains cobia grouper, pacific mahi-mahi, purple snapper and yellowfin tuna.
Holland America Line’s Vacation spot Eating indulges friends within the tastes and traditions of each area visited. Vacation spot Eating dishes which function seasonal, regionally sourced elements on Mexico cruises embody:
- World Contemporary Fish dish: Grouper Salsa Picante with olives, capers, tomatoes, pilaf rice and zucchini.
- Azteca Grilled Shrimp with chipotle pepper, scallion polenta and bell peppers.
- Oaxacan Lamb Leg Barbacoa with chipotle, orange, purple cabbage slaw and heat tortilla.
- Fajitas de Pollo with tortillas, guacamole, bitter cream and tomato-cilantro rice.
- Smoked Carne Asada with rice, black beans, guacamole and heat flour tortillas.
Tequila Tastings and Particular Barrels
Tequila is the nationwide spirit of Mexico, and Holland America Line is bringing particular tastings and barrels on board in collaboration with award- successful Corazón Tequila, distilled within the highlands of Jalisco, Mexico.
Puerto Vallarta
The ship can be getting Corazón Single Barrel expressions which have been aged in distinctive former Weller Bourbon Barrels. Moreover, Reposado, Anejo and Further Anejo barrels can be supplied by the pour and featured in a particular Corazón Tequila Tasting expertise, which additionally will supply the common blended Corazón Reposado and Anejo to exhibit the distinction in ending expressions.
2025-2026 Mexico Cruise Season
Nieuw Amsterdam’s 2025–2026 Mexico season sails from October 2025 by way of March 2026.
Visitors on the roundtrip cruises from San Diego, California, can have the chance to discover vibrant ports comparable to Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlán, Cabo San Lucas, Loreto, Manzanillo and Pichilingue (La Paz).
Itineraries vary from seven to 11 days, with longer 14-day Collectors’ Voyages that mix back-to-back non-repeating itineraries additionally out there.
Images courtesy of Holland America Line
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