SEATTLE, April 18, 2016 /CNW/ -- Holland America
Line's tradition will continue when Her Majesty Queen Máxima of
the Netherlands christens Holland
America Line's new Pinnacle-class ship, ms Koningsdam, in a
ceremony in Rotterdam, the
Netherlands, May 20, 2016, on
board the ship. The 2,650-guest ship is the first in a new class of
vessel for the line.
Members of the Dutch Royal Family have launched 11 Holland
America Line ships. Most recently, then-Princess Máxima christened
ms Nieuw Amsterdam in 2010 and then-Queen Beatrix served as
ms Eurodam's godmother in 2008. Statendam III
in 1929 was launched by Prince
Hendrik and Nieuw Amsterdam II in 1937 by
Queen Wilhelmina. Then-Princess
Beatrix named Statendam IV in 1957 and Prinses
Margriet in 1960. Rotterdam V was launched in 1958 by
Queen Juliana. Princess Margriet
dedicated Prinsendam in 1972, Nieuw Amsterdam
II in 1983, ms Rotterdam VI in 1997 and ms
Oosterdam in 2003.
"We are incredibly honored that Her Majesty Queen Máxima will
carry on the tradition of Dutch Royalty christening Holland America
Line ships, which began 87 years ago," said Orlando Ashford, president of Holland America
Line. "We chose Rotterdam as the
location for the official ceremony because of the deep historic
connection between Holland America Line, the city and the people of
the Netherlands. May 20 will be a very special day in our
company's 143-year history as we officially dedicate ms
Koningsdam."
The official ceremony will take place in Rotterdam onboard the ship during a special
13-day Christening Cruise departing Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy,
May 9. Following that voyage
Koningsdam will spend the summer sailing from the port of
Amsterdam, the Netherlands, on
itineraries to Norway, the
Baltic and Iceland.
Following its Europe season,
Koningsdam will sail to Fort
Lauderdale, Florida, for winter and spring Caribbean cruises.
For more information about Holland America Line, consult a
professional travel agent, call 1-877-SAIL HAL (877-724-5425) or
visit hollandamerica.com.
Editor's note: Photos are available at
https://www.cruiseimagelibrary.com/c/ewhvstvn.
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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 14 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,
delivered 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 as 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.
CONTACT:
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Sally
Andrews
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PHONE:
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800-637-5029
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EMAIL:
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pr@hollandamerica.com
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