Holland America Line created what it believes to be the longest maki sushi roll at sea on March 30 aboard Rotterdam. The effort was spearheaded by the line’s Global Fresh Fish Ambassador Chef Masaharu Morimoto, who was on board.   

Chef Morimoto and more than 50 Holland America Line shipboard culinary team members helped create the roll, which was approximately 90 feet long. It included Nori seaweed, more than 55 pounds of sushi rice and 33 pounds of fresh Big Eye Tuna fish.  

“As the Global Fresh Fish Ambassador for Holland America Line, I love to bring my passion for sushi to the high seas,” said Chef Morimoto.  “Creating the longest sushi maki roll at sea for Holland America was a thrilling challenge, which allowed me to showcase our commitment to using the highest quality and freshest ingredients in a fun and memorable way for Holland America guests.”  

Chef Morimoto sailed aboard Rotterdam to the Caribbean from March 28 to 31 to launch the new Morimoto By Sea sushi bar, a specialty sushi bar that will seat 12 guests. The new premium sushi bar will roll out aboard Rotterdam, Koningsdam, Nieuw Statendam and Eurodam from March through June 2025, respectively. Nieuw Amsterdam introduced the sushi bar with the Morimoto By Sea stand-alone restaurant in 2023. The sushi bar is in addition to the existing Morimoto By Sea stand-alone restaurant and pop-up experience.