Holland America Line Takes Delivery of ms Koningsdam from Fincantieri Shipyard
The ship will soon make
its way to Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy, for its Premiere Voyage departing April
8. Following a series of premiere
Mediterranean voyages, Koningsdam’s official
naming ceremony will take place in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, on May 20.
“Today is a day of
celebration for the entire
Holland America Line family, and a milestone
in our company history. We all share in this proud moment
as we welcome Koningsdam to our fleet,”
said Orlando Ashford, president, Holland America Line. “Koningsdam looks
spectacular, beyond our expectations, and we thank all those involved
for their dedication and commitment in
bringing our vision
to life.”
Following the naming
festivities in May, the ship will head to its summer home port of Amsterdam,
the Netherlands, and sail a series of northern Europe and Baltic cruises before
returning to the Mediterranean in September. In the fall, the ship will head
across the Atlantic Ocean to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, where it will homeport
at Port Everglades and spend the season exploring the Caribbean.
The 99,500-ton vessel
accommodates 2,650 guests and is the ultimate expression of Holland America
Line’s brand evolution. Koningsdam debuts several innovative concepts
and new public spaces and venues while still featuring popular amenities guests
associate with the cruise line. The ship will feature Holland America Line’s
first purpose-built staterooms for families and solo travelers among its 1,331
guest accommodations.
Guests will delight in new fine-dining options at alternative restaurants Sel de Mer, a French seafood brasserie, and an immersive farm-to-table concept dinner experience in the Culinary Arts Center, presented by Food & Wine magazine. Grand Dutch Cafe debuts onboard with traditional Dutch treats and European beer, while a redesigned Lido Market with themed serving stations revolutionizes the buffet experience. A stunning main dining room is a focal point of the ship, and favorites return such as Pinnacle Grill, Canaletto Italian restaurant and pan-Asian Tamarind.
Onboard entertainment will
be taken to a new level with the energetic Music Walk area featuring all genres
of music showcased in venues including Lincoln Center Stage, offering chamber
music nightly; Billboard Onboard, where live musicians rock the crowd with
chart-topping hits; and the popular B.B. King’s Blues Club in the Queen’s
Lounge, bringing the best of Memphis music to sea. With the 270-degree LED
projection at World Stage, new concepts for show-time performances will immerse
the audience in panoramic visual and sound effects.
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