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Second Video in Holland America Line’s ‘Conversations with Adam D. Tihany’ Series Explores ms Koningsdam’s Dining Venues

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Seattle,Wash., March 10, 2016 — Internationally acclaimed hospitality designer Adam D. Tihanyexplores ms Koningsdam’s dining venues in the second installment of the“Conversations with Adam D. Tihany” video series. The newbuild, due fordelivery in April 2016, currently is in the final stages of construction atFincantieri’s Marghera shipyard in Italy.

In addition to venues suchas the Queen’s Lounge, Lincoln Center Stage and Billboard Onboard, Tihany wasresponsible for creating a modern and unique ambiance in several of the ship’sculinary outlets, including The Dining Room, Pinnacle Grill, Lido Market,Canaletto, Sel de Mer, Grand Dutch Café and Culinary Arts Center, presented by Food & Wine magazine.

“Ask any cruiser about themost important elements of their experience, and food is guaranteed to be atthe top of the list, so Adam had an important task of creating elegant yetdistinct dining venues that complement our cuisine,” said Orlando Ashford,president of Holland America Line. “In addition to our hallmark restaurants, weare introducing several new concepts on Koningsdam, and Adam’sdesigns beautifully convey ‘classic with a modern twist’ so that every room lookssensational and has its own personality.”

Tihany set out to give Koningsdam’sdining venues fresh and contemporary looks by employing powerful architecturalelements and furthering his Architecture of Music theme. In The Dining Room,the ship’s main restaurant, Tihany’s striking designs draw the eyes from floorto ceiling. At Lido Market, a new split-station concept enables guests tocirculate differently from a traditional buffet style and creates a marketatmosphere.

For Tihany, the mostinteresting space from a foodie perspective is the Culinary Arts Center,presented by Food & Winemagazine, which for the first time will be used as a restaurant for dinner inaddition to a demonstration kitchen during the day. Tihany’s design allows itto be an interactive restaurant where guests participate in the experience.

“If you want to besuccessful, you have to make people happy and inspire a sense of discovery,”said Tihany.“I don’t have a favorite space on Koningsdam. My hopeis that every space on the ship will become somebody’s favorite.”

‘Conversations with AdamD. Tihany’ Video Series

In the first video, Tihanyrevealed how the “Architecture of Music” and the curves of particularinstrumentsinfluenced publicspaces on the ship. In the third andfinal video Tihanywillshare how the art of design can influence aguest’s exploration of new places and emphasizes his design goal of creating anexperience that enticesa guest to return.

About ms Koningsdam

Koningsdam represents a new PinnacleClass of ship for Holland America Line. The vessel will debut severalinnovative concepts and new public spaces and venues while still featuringpopular amenities guests associate with Holland America Line.

Guests will enjoy finedining in several alternative restaurants including Sel de Mer, a new Frenchseafood brasserie; a novel immersive farm-to-table concept dinner experience inthe 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, CanalettoItalian restaurant and pan-Asian Tamarind. The ship also will feature HollandAmerica Line’s first purpose-built staterooms for families and solo travelersamong its 1,331 guest accommodations.

Onboard entertainment willbe taken to a new level, with the energetic Music Walk area featuring allgenres of music showcased in venues including Lincoln Center Stage, offeringchamber music nightly; Billboard Onboard, where live musicians rock the crowdwith chart-topping hits; and the popular B.B. King’s Blues Club in the Queen’sLounge, bringing the best of Memphis music to sea. With the 270-degree LEDprojection at World Stage, new concepts for show-time performances will immersethe audience in panoramic visual and sound effects.

For more information aboutHolland America Line and Koningsdam, consult a travel professional, call1-877-SAIL HAL (877-724-5425)or visit hollandamerica.com.

Editor’s note: Video two can be viewed at koningsdam.hollandamerica.com/story/adam-d-tihany. All videos as they are released are available at cruiseimagelibrary.com/c/qyvq3wud.

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About Holland America Line [a division ofCarnival Corporation and plc (NYSE: CCLand CUK)]

Holland America Line’s fleet of 13 ships offers more than 500cruises to more than 400 ports in 98 countries, territories or dependenciesaround the world. From shorter getaways to 115-day itineraries, the company’scruises visit all seven continents with highlights including Antarcticaexplorations, South America circumnavigations and exotic Australia/New Zealandand Asia voyages; four annual Grand Voyages; and popular sailings to theCaribbean, Alaska, Mexico, Canada/New England, Bermuda, Europe and the PanamaCanal. The line currently has a new 2,650-guest ship, ms Koningsdam, onorder for delivery in April 2016, as well as a second Pinnacle Class ship duefor delivery in November 2018.

The company recently announced $300 million in brand enhancementsto secure its position as the leader in premium cruising. Fleetwide, the shipsfeature innovative initiatives and a diverse range of enriching experiencesfocused on destination immersion and personalized travel. Guests can expandtheir knowledge on board at the Culinary Arts Center, presented by Food & Wine magazine; ExplorationsCafé, powered by The New York Times; and Digital Workshop powered by Windows.Outstanding entertainment fills each evening at venues including Lincoln CenterStage, Billboard Onboard and B.B. King’s Blues Club. The dining experience canbe savored at a variety of restaurants with menus that feature selections fromHolland America Line's esteemed Culinary Council that comprises world-famouschefs who design dishes exclusively for our guests.

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