SEATTLE, Feb. 12, 2016 /CNW/ -- Holland America Line
debuted the fifth "Countdown to Koningsdam" video in the
series that details The Dining Room. The short videos were created
to provide updates and share the excitement as ms Koningsdam
nears delivery in April 2016.
Hosted by Johnathan Rogers,
Koningsdam's inaugural cruise director, the video,
"Countdown to Koningsdam Episode 5," features Holland
America Line's Senior Vice President of Guest Experience and
Product Development Michael Smith, who takes guests inside the
ship's primary dining venue.
"The Dining Room is the heart of the culinary experience
onboard, and this new 'Countdown to Koningsdam' video
enables us to show fans the new innovations and ideas we're
introducing in this space," said Orlando
Ashford, Holland America Line's president. "The restaurant
is an impressive work of art, and it's the perfect venue for our
guests to enjoy fine dining with Holland America Line."
The Dining Room was created by famed hospitality designer Adam
D. Tihany, and is where Koningsdam's guests will dine
for breakfast, lunch and dinner in a more formal setting. The
ambiance of the two-story restaurant is sophisticated and
airy, with several impressive new features for a Holland
America Line ship.
The bright, modern design creates a unique dining venue while
reflecting the ship's overall design theme that was inspired by the
architecture of music. The sunny, yellow room features expansive
windows that allow for maximum daylight and incredible views of the
water. In the evening the color turns to a darker shade of amber,
setting the tone for a more elegant evening dining ambience.
Structural ribs inspired by the strings of a classical harp connect
the first floor to the second floor ceiling and create the sense of
a more rounded, curvilinear space. A grand, curved staircase
connects the two dining levels.
The centerpiece of The Dining Room is a sculptural champagne
gold wine tower designed to appear folded and fluid. This dramatic
tower will entice guests to select a special bottle to enjoy with
their meal. Flowing over the dining experience are stunning
chandeliers made from strings of tri-color, hand-blown glass
bulbs.
On the menu will be Holland America Line's signature dishes,
classic selections, regionally inspired cuisine and Culinary
Council recipes from the world-famous chefs who compose the group,
including Holland America Line's Master Chef and Council Chairman
Rudi Sodamin and renowned
international chefs Mark Best,
Jonnie Boer, David Burke, Elizabeth
Falkner and Jacques
Torres.
'Countdown to Koningsdam' Videos Offer
Insights
Each "Countdown to Koningsdam" video
features one of the ship's officers or a Holland America Line
executive who shares ongoing developments on board the line's
newest vessel, currently being built at Fincantieri's Marghera
shipyard in Italy. The video
series is featured on the cruise line's website.
"Countdown to Koningsdam Episode 1" featured Hotel
Director Stan Kuppens, who showed
off the progress of the ship's atrium, spoke about his move to the
yard and what's coming next for his team. "Episode 2" featured Vice
President of Deployment and Tour Marketing Linda Springmann detailing the ship's inaugural
sailing seasons in the Mediterranean, northern Europe and the Caribbean.
"Episode 3" focused on the ship's main theater, World Stage, and
featured Holland America Line's Director of Entertainment
Bill Prince who took guests on an
entertainment extravaganza. The focus of "Episode 4," featuring
Deputy Director of Interior Operations My
Nguyen, was on the ship's staterooms and suites.
Future videos include Captain Emiel de
Vries talking about Koningsdam's recent sea trials;
Kuppens discussing crew duties; Prince showcasing the Music Walk
entertainment area; and Smith, who will reveal additional details
about onboard dining.
About ms Koningsdam
Koningsdam
represents a new Pinnacle Class of ship for Holland America Line.
The vessel will debut several innovative concepts and new public
spaces and venues while still featuring popular amenities guests
associate with Holland America Line.
Guests will enjoy fine dining in several alternative restaurants
including Sel de Mer, a new French
seafood brasserie; a new immersive farm-to-table concept dinner
experience in the Culinary Arts Center, presented by Food &
Wine magazine; a redesigned Lido Market with themed serving
stations; a stunning main dining room; and favorites such as
Pinnacle Grill, Canaletto Italian restaurant and pan-Asian
Tamarind. The ship also will feature Holland America Line's first
purpose-built staterooms for families and single staterooms among
its 1,331 guest accommodations.
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.
For more information about Holland America Line and
Koningsdam, consult a travel professional, call 1-877-SAIL
HAL (877-724-5425) or visit hollandamerica.com.
Editor's note: Video five can be viewed at
http://bit.ly/1lZIefv. All videos as they are released are
available at cruiseimagelibrary.com/c/qyvq3wud.
Find Holland America Line on Twitter, Facebook and the Holland
America Blog. Access all social media outlets via the Online
Communities quick link on the home page at hollandamerica.com.
About Holland America Line [a division of Carnival
Corporation and plc (NYSE: CCL and CUK)]
Holland America Line's fleet of 13
ships offers more than 500 cruises to more than 400 ports in 98
countries, territories or dependencies around the world. From
shorter getaways to 115-day itineraries, the company's cruises
visit all seven continents with highlights including Antarctica explorations, South America circumnavigations and exotic
Australia/New Zealand and Asia voyages; four annual Grand Voyages; and
popular sailings to the Caribbean,
Alaska, Mexico, Canada/New England, Bermuda, Europe and the Panama Canal. The line
currently has a new 2,650-guest ship, ms Koningsdam, on
order for delivery in April 2016, as
well as a second Pinnacle Class ship due for delivery in
November 2018.
The company recently announced $300
million in brand enhancements to secure its position at the
leader in premium cruising. Fleetwide, the ships feature innovative
initiatives and a diverse range of enriching experiences focused on
destination immersion and personalized travel. Guests can expand
their knowledge on board at the Culinary Arts Center, presented by
Food & Wine magazine; Explorations Café, powered by The
New York Times; and Digital Workshop
powered by Windows. Outstanding entertainment fills each evening at
venues including Lincoln Center Stage, Billboard Onboard and
B.B. King's Blues Club. The dining
experience can be savored at a variety of restaurants with menus
that feature selections from Holland America Line's esteemed
Culinary Council that comprises world-famous chefs who design
dishes exclusively for our guests.
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