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Explore the Dining Room in Holland America Line’s Fifth ‘Countdown to Koningsdam’ Video

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Seattle, Wash., Feb. 12, 2016 –Holland America Line debuted the fifth “Countdown to Koningsdam” videoin the series that details The Dining Room. The short videos were created toprovide updates and share the excitement as ms Koningsdam nears deliveryin April 2016.

Hostedby Johnathan Rogers, Koningsdam’s inaugural cruise director, the video,“Countdown to Koningsdam Episode 5,” features Holland America Line’sSenior Vice President of Guest Experience and Product Development MichaelSmith, who takes guests inside the ship’s primary dining venue.

“TheDining Room is the heart of the culinary experience onboard, and this new‘Countdown to Koningsdam’ video enables us to show fans the newinnovations 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 HollandAmerica Line.”

The Dining Room was created by famed hospitality designer Adam D.Tihany, and is whereKoningsdam’s guests will dine for breakfast,lunch and dinner in a more formal setting. The ambiance of the two-storyrestaurant issophisticated and airy,with several impressive new features for a HollandAmerica Line ship.

The bright, modern design creates a unique dining venue whilereflecting the ship’s overall design theme that was inspired by thearchitecture of music. The sunny, yellow room features expansive windows thatallow for maximum daylight and incredible views of the water. In the eveningthe color turns to a darker shade of amber, setting the tone for a more elegantevening dining ambience. Structural ribs inspired by the strings of a classicalharp connect the first floor to the second floor ceiling and create the senseof a more rounded, curvilinear space. A grand, curved staircase connects thetwo dining levels.

The centerpiece of The Dining Room is a sculptural champagne goldwine tower designed to appear folded and fluid. This dramatic tower will enticeguests to select a special bottle to enjoy with their meal. Flowing over thedining experience are stunning chandeliers made from strings of tri-color,hand-blown glass bulbs.

Onthe menu will be Holland America Line’s signature dishes, classic selections,regionally inspired cuisine and Culinary Council recipes from the world-famouschefs who compose the group, including Holland America Line’s Master Chef andCouncil Chairman Rudi Sodamin and renowned international chefs Mark Best,Jonnie Boer, David Burke, Elizabeth Falkner and Jacques Torres.

‘Countdownto Koningsdam’ Videos Offer Insights

Each“Countdown to Koningsdam” video features one of the ship’s officers or aHolland America Line executive who shares ongoing developments on board theline’s newest vessel, currently being built at Fincantieri’s Marghera shipyardin Italy. The video series is featured on the cruise line’s website.

“Countdown to KoningsdamEpisode 1” featured Hotel Director Stan Kuppens, who showed off the progress ofthe ship’s atrium, spoke about his move to the yard and what’s coming next forhis team. “Episode 2” featured Vice President of Deployment and Tour MarketingLinda Springmann detailing the ship’s inaugural sailing seasons in theMediterranean, northern Europe and the Caribbean.

“Episode 3” focused on the ship’s maintheater, World Stage, and featured Holland America Line’s Director ofEntertainment Bill Prince who took guests on an entertainment extravaganza. Thefocus of “Episode 4,” featuring Deputy Director of Interior Operations MyNguyen, was on the ship’s staterooms and suites.

Future videos include Captain Emiel deVries talking about Koningsdam’s recent sea trials; Kuppens discussingcrew duties; Prince showcasing the Music Walk entertainment area; and Smith,who will reveal additional details about onboard dining.

About ms Koningsdam

Koningsdamrepresents a newPinnacle Class 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.

Guestswill enjoy fine dining in several alternative restaurants including Sel de Mer,a new French seafood brasserie; a new immersive farm-to-table concept dinnerexperience in the Culinary Arts Center, presented by Food & Winemagazine; a redesigned Lido Market with themed serving stations; a stunningmain dining room; and favorites such as Pinnacle Grill, Canaletto Italianrestaurant and pan-Asian Tamarind. The ship also will feature Holland AmericaLine’s first purpose-built staterooms for families and single staterooms amongits 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. 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 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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