Holland America Chef Makes Record Sushi Roll at Sea

Holland America Line announced it has created what it believes to be the longest maki sushi roll ever made at sea. The culinary achievement took place on March 30 aboard the Rotterdam, led by the cruise line’s Global Fresh Fish Ambassador, Chef Masaharu Morimoto. 

According to the company’s statement, Chef Morimoto was joined by over 50 members of the ship’s culinary team to construct the impressive sushi roll, which stretched approximately 90 feet in length. 

The massive roll was made with Nori seaweed, over 55 pounds of seasoned sushi rice, and 33 pounds of fresh Big Eye Tuna. 

“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,” he added. 

The sushi-making event was part of a larger celebration marking the debut of Morimoto By Sea, a new premium sushi bar experience aboard the Rotterdam. The intimate venue will seat just 12 guests and was officially launched during Morimoto’s sailing from March 28 to 31 in the Caribbean. 

The specialty sushi bar will be rolled out across several Holland America ships in the coming months, including the Koningsdam, Nieuw Statendam, and Eurodam, with installations scheduled from March through June 2025. 

The Nieuw Amsterdam first introduced the concept in 2023 with both a full Morimoto By Sea restaurant and a pop-up sushi experience.