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Holland America Line’s Nieuw Statendam to Feature More Staterooms, Redesigned Pinnacle Suite and Artfully Inspired Accommodations

NewestPinnacle-Class ship to showcase reconfigured family staterooms and enlargedNeptune Lounge

Seattle, Wash., Mar. 15, 2018 —Holland America Line's NieuwStatendam is set to debut in December 2018; and when the ship setssail from the Fincantieri shipyard in Marghera, Italy it will feature distinctstateroom enhancements. The newest 2,666-guest Pinnacle-Class ship will haveeight more staterooms than sister-ship Koningsdam,and all categories have been reimagined from top to bottom to showcase morethoughtful touches and innovative additions.

Among the most noticeable enhancements is the redesigned Pinnacle Suite — thelargest on the ship — as well as reconfigured Family Staterooms. However, Nieuw Statendam stilldisplays all stateroom hallmarks introduced on Koningsdam, including single-cruiseraccommodations, as well as a wider range of suite configurations.

"As with every new ship, we've listened to guest feedback and made our ownassessments that have led to exciting changes to Nieuw Statendam that will enhance ourstateroom experience across every category," said Orlando Ashford, HollandAmerica Line's president. "Staterooms should be a sanctuary for our guests, andthey are going to appreciate the elegance, functionality and extra-special touchesto be found on our newest ship."

Nieuw Statendam addsfive more ocean-view and three more interior staterooms, bringing the totalstateroom count to 1,339. The ship features 103 ocean-view and 280 interiorstaterooms, ranging from 225 to 266 square feet. The ship will have 851verandah or verandah spa accommodations, bringing the total staterooms thathave a verandah, including suites, to 912.

The 32 family ocean-view staterooms range from 222 to 231 square feet and havebeen reconfigured to feature more living space to spread out and relax.Accommodating up to five guests, family staterooms offer special amenitiesincluding two bathrooms and extra closet space. The 12 single ocean-viewstaterooms for solo cruisers range from 127 to 172 square feet and are locatedon the forward main deck.

Aboard Nieuw Statendam,suites offer larger, more luxurious accommodations. A grand Pinnacle Suite isan expansive 1,290 square feet with a bedroom, living room, dining area,dressing room and private verandah with whirlpool. Nieuw Statendam's Pinnacle Suite wasreconfigured to offer an open-concept design with the living room and diningarea in one expansive space. Guests are greeted by a spacious grand entrance,refreshed color scheme and luxe touches like custom furniture and adouble-sided television.

Forty-three Neptune Suites and two Neptune Spa Suites range from 465 to agenerous 855 square feet. Guests in these accommodations (as well as thePinnacle Suite) have access to the exclusive Neptune Lounge, a private place torelax, socialize with other suite guests and enjoy the personalized service ofa concierge. NieuwStatendam's Neptune Lounge was enlarged to allow for additionalseating and more windows, giving a feeling of expanded openness. The fleetwidelounges provide worktables, a large screen television, a library, sofas andchairs, and complimentary refreshments throughout the day.

The 14 Signature Suites are up to 400 square feet in size, and the 104 VistaSuites range from 260 to 356 square feet. Signature and Vista suite guestsreceive many special amenities, including oversized bath towels, fresh flowers,a pillow menu, mini bar and one-touch phone concierge service.

Guests looking to focus on health and wellness during the cruise can book a SpaSuite or Verandah Spa, Outside Spa or Inside Spa stateroom, convenientlylocated near the Greenhouse Spa & Salon, and come with yoga mats for useduring the voyage and an iPod docking station.

With sophisticated décor and amenities, suites and staterooms aboard Nieuw Statendam arewelcoming sanctuaries featuring a host of modern details such as bedside USBports, customized wood cabinets and luxurious frameless glass shower doors.

Additional amenities found in all suites and staterooms include Holland AmericaLine's signature Mariner's Dream bed with finely woven cotton linens; plushbathrobes for use during the voyage; a premium massage showerhead; flat-panelTV with video-on-demand; mini fridge; complimentary fresh fruit on request; andfragrant soaps, lotions, shampoo and other bath amenities from ElemisAromapure.

About Nieuw Statendam
Due for delivery Dec. 1, 2018, NieuwStatendam currently is under construction at Fincantieri's Margherashipyard in Italy. The 2,666-guest, 99,500-ton ship will reflect the ongoingevolution of Holland America Line. From familiar elements that reflect a richheritage and classic style to state-of-the-art enhancements that chart a boldnew course forward, guests on board NieuwStatendam will delight in details that are artfully inspired andperfectly presented to create the ultimate Pinnacle-class experience.

While much of the ship's design will be similar to Koningsdam, the first Pinnacle Classship, Nieuw Statendamwill have exclusive public spaces and its own style created by leadinghospitality designer Adam D. Tihany and designer and architect BjørnStorbraaten. The ship will feature all of the hallmarks of Pinnacle-Classdesign: grand, light-filled spaces; visual drama; and sumptuous interiorsinspired by the fluid curves of musical instruments.

Holland America Line's first ship to be called Statendam sailed in 1898, and this willbe the sixth ship in the company's history to carry the name. In combining theDutch word for "new" with the classic "Statendam,"Holland America Line celebrates the company's past, present and future.

For more information, contact a travel professional, call 1-877-SAIL-HAL (1-877-724-5425) or visit hollandamerica.com.

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About HollandAmerica Line [a division of Carnival Corporation and plc (NYSE: CCL andCUK)]
Holland America Line's fleet of 14 ships offers more than 500 cruises to morethan 400 ports in 98 countries, territories or dependencies around the world.From shorter getaways to 113-day itineraries, the company's cruises visit allseven continents, with highlights including Antarctica explorations, SouthAmerica circumnavigations, Cuba cruises and exotic Australia/New Zealand andAsia voyages; four annual Grand Voyages; and popular sailings to the Caribbean,Alaska, Mexico, Canada and New England, Bermuda, Europe and the Panama Canal.The line welcomed Koningsdamin 2016 and has a second Pinnacle-class ship,Nieuw Statendam, tobe delivered in December 2018. A third Pinnacle-class ship, due for delivery in2021, recently was announced.

The company is undergoing $300 million in brand enhancements to secure itsposition as the leader in premium cruising. Fleetwide, the ships featureinnovative initiatives and a diverse range of enriching experiences focused ondestination immersion and personalized travel. Guests can expand theirknowledge through an exclusive partnership with O, The Oprah Magazine; duringan America's Test Kitchen show; at Explorations Café presented by The New YorkTimes; and by taking a Digital Workshop powered by Windows. Outstandingentertainment fills each evening at venues including Lincoln Center Stage,Billboard Onboard and B.B. King's Blues Club. The dining experience can besavored at a variety of restaurants with menus that feature selections fromHolland America Line's esteemed Culinary Council, comprising world-famous chefswho design dishes exclusively for our guests.

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