How refreshing to read of a cruise line adding something extra to their ships that passengers can enjoy for free.
Canaletto, the Italian restaurant that debuted last year on new ship Eurodam, has been so popular that Holland America Line is rolling out the concept to four more ships - Oosterdam, Veendam, Noordam and Amsterdam - while they are in dry dock in May 2009.
Canaletto is actually part of the Lido self-service, but it's transformed into a lovely casual waiter service Italian each evening. You can just turn up to dine, but they prefer reservations. Whichever you choose, there's no charge.
And it's not often you can say that anymore.
Jane Archer
