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Cozy Up in Holland America Line’s Fourth ‘Countdown to Koningsdam’ Video Showcasing the Ship’s Staterooms and Suites

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Seattle, Wash., Feb. 1, 2016 – HollandAmerica Line debuted the fourth “Countdown to Koningsdam” video in theseries that details the ship’s staterooms and suites. The short videos werecreated to provide updates and share the excitement as ms Koningsdamnears delivery in April 2016.

Hostedby Johnathan Rogers, Koningsdam’s inaugural cruise director, the video,“Countdown to Koningsdam Episode 4,”features Holland America Line’s Deputy Director of Interior Design My Nguyen,who takes guests inside the ship’s accommodations, including the new family andsingle staterooms debuting on board.

“Wespent years developing and fine-tuning the design of the ship’s accommodationsto ensure that our guests feel like they’re walking into a pampering andrelaxing environment while they’re cruising on Koningsdam,” said OrlandoAshford, Holland America Line’s president. “We gathered feedback from guestsand travel partners about upgrades and changes they’d like to see in ourstaterooms, and My and her team did a fantastic job implementing many of thoseideas. From the color schemes to the functionality of the layout, Koningsdam’saccommodations are the perfect home away from home.”

Koningsdamwill boast more than1,300 guest accommodations that received upgrades in both aesthetics andfunction. Four distinct color schemes that evoke feelings of rejuvenationidentify the suite, spa, verandah, ocean-view and inside categories. Guestswill enjoy redesigned headboards with USB and electrical outlets on both sidesof the bed, stone tops on desks and nightstands, more storage and improvedlighting.

Newto Holland America Line ships are Koningsdam’s 12 singleocean-view staterooms and 32 family staterooms, accommodating up to five guestseach.

‘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 about the line’snewest vessel, currently being built at Fincantieri’s Marghera shipyard inItaly.

“Countdown to KoningsdamEpisode 1” featured Hotel Director Stan Kuppens, who showed off the progress ofthe ship’s atrium and spoke about his move to the yard and what’s coming nextfor his team. “Episode 2” featured Vice President 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’smain theater, World Stage, and featured Holland America Line’s Director ofEntertainment Bill Prince, sharing insights on the stunning new 270 degree LEDtechnology that will be incorporated into the shows.

Futurevideos include Senior Vice President of Guest Experience Product DevelopmentMichael Smith, who takes guests inside The Dining Room, the ship’s primarydining venue, as well as an additional episode that will reveal more detailsabout onboard dining; Captain Emiel de Vries talking about Koningsdamupdates from the shipyard; Kuppens discussing crew duties; and Princeshowcasing the Music Walk entertainment area.

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 singles among its 1,331guest 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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