Zaandam Eastern Car. Dining Questions

[Luckyladyh]

Does anyone have the itinerary as to what type of dining is on each night? I. E. Which days are formal, other what may be going on each of the nights?

We want to book at the Pinnacle on two different occasions, but not sure what is happening in the regular dining room each night. We wouldn't want to miss their special nights. So on a 7 night - any opinions as to which nights are best to miss? Thanks!

[jima53]

We just returned yesterday from a 7 day western on the Zaandam and doubt if there is much difference as to the dining schedule. The second night and the next to last night were the formal nights. The formal dress code was not enforced, pull over polo and sport shirts on men both nights. The lobster was very small but they did serve two on a plate. For anyone that is used to Maine lobster it will be disappointing. There was no Dutch night meal. Overall we enjoyed the meals. It was our first HAL cruise and not our last for sure.

Jim

[houchin]

jima53 we will be on the Zaandam (western) cruise Dec. 4 and I'd like to know how the itinerary change effected your cruise and, like Luckyladyh, I'd like to find out which night would be best to dine at Pinnacle, in other words which night seemed to be the least special in the main dinnign room. I'm thinking Tuesday or Wednesday. Can you also list the nights that were informal and casual? Tell us about your trip and how things were on the Zaandam.Thanks for your help.