Holland America Line announced in a statement that it created what it believes to be the longest maki sushi roll at sea on March 30 aboard the Rotterdam.
According to the company, the line’s Global Fresh Fish Ambassador, Chef Masaharu Morimoto, spearheaded the effort.
The statement said that Chef Morimoto and more than 50 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 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,” Morimoto added.
Holland America Line said that Chef Morimoto sailed aboard the 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 the Rotterdam, Koningsdam, Nieuw Statendam and Eurodam from March through June 2025, respectively.
The 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.