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Holland America Line Details Inaugural Season of Newbuild in Second ‘Countdown to Koningsdam’ Video

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Seattle, Wash., Dec. 9, 2015 –Holland America Line debuted its second “Countdown to Koningsdam” videoon its website with details about the ship’s inaugural season Europe andCaribbean itineraries. The video series was created to share product andconstruction updates as anticipation builds for ms Koningsdam deliveryin April 2016.

Hostedby Jonathan Rogers, Koningsdam’s inaugural cruise director, the secondvideo, “Countdown to KoningsdamEpisode 2,” features Holland America Line’s Vice President Deployment and TourMarketing Linda Springmann talking about the ship’s inaugural year itineraries.Springmann details Koningsdam’s cruises in the Mediterranean, northern Europeand Caribbean, offering itinerary highlights and fun facts about the ship’smaiden sailing season.

“Fanskeep asking for more Koningsdam details, and these short videos are agreat way for us to communicate the latest updates and provide a glimpse intothe ship’s progress,” said Orlando Ashford, Holland America Line’s president.“The newest video outlines the inaugural season itineraries which have beenvery popular. So for those interested in sailing on Koningsdam nextyear, we recommend booking now.”

Each“Countdown to Koningsdam” video features one of the ship’s officers or aHolland America Line executive who shares ongoing developments onboard theline’s newest vessel, currently being built at Fincantieri’s Marghera shipyardin Italy.

“Countdown to KoningsdamEpisode 1” featured Hotel Director Stan Kuppens, who showed off the progress ofship’s atrium, spoke about his move to the yard and what’s coming next for histeam. Future videos include Deputy Director of Interior Operations My Nguyenchatting about the ship’s staterooms, including the new family and singleoptions; Senior Vice President of Guest Experience Product Development MichaelSmith, who will reveal details about The Dining Room; Director, Mariner SocietyGerald Bernhoft speaking about the perks of Holland America Line’s loyaltyprogram; and Director of Entertainment Bill Prince, who takes guests on anentertainment extravaganza at World Stage, the ship’s theater that surroundsthe audience with a 270-degree LED projection.

Aboutms Koningsdam
When Koningsdamsets sail on its Premier Voyage April 8, 2016, the vessel will debut severalinnovative concepts and new public venues while still featuring popularamenities guests associate with Holland America Line.

Guestswill have the opportunity to enjoy fine dining in several alternativerestaurants including Sel de Mer, a new French seafood brasserie; a newimmersive farm-to-table dinner experience in the Culinary Arts Center presentedby Food & Wine magazine; a redesigned casual Lido Market with themedserving stations; a stunning main dining room; and favorites such as PinnacleGrill, Canaletto Italian restaurant and pan-Asian Tamarind. The ship also willfeature Holland America Line’s first purpose-built staterooms for families andsingle staterooms among its 1,331 guest accommodations.

Onboard entertainment will be taken toa new level with the energetic Music Walk area featuring all genres of musicshowcased in venues including Lincoln Center Stage, offering chamber musicnightly; Billboard Onboard, where live musicians rock the crowd withchart-topping hits; and the popular B.B. King’s Blues Club in the Queen’sLounge, bringing the best of Memphis music to sea. World Stage brings270-degree LED projection to the main show lounge, enabling new conceptsfor show-time performances and immersing the audience in panoramic visual andsound 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.

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