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Holland America Line Ramps Up Excitement for Newbuild Launch with ‘Countdown to Koningsdam’ Video Series

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Seattle, Wash., Nov. 17, 2015 –In anticipation of the launch of ms Koningsdam in April 2016, HollandAmerica Line is debuting a series of short videos called “Countdown to Koningsdam”that will provide construction updates as the ship nears completion. Hosted byJonathan Rogers, Koningsdam’s inaugural cruise director, each videofeatures one of the ship’s officers or a Holland America Line executive whowill share ongoing developments on board the line’s newest vessel, currentlybeing built at Fincantieri’s Marghera shipyard in Italy.

“Theprocess of building a ship is fascinating and fast-paced, and we’re excited toshare the latest updates through the ‘Countdown to Koningsdam’ videoseries,” said Orlando Ashford, Holland America Line’s president. “Anticipationfor the ship’s launch is gaining momentum, and through the series we will bringour fans along for the journey as this beautiful ship comes together for launchin April, 2016.”

Among those who will share theirinsights in the “Countdown to Koningsdam” series are Hotel Director StanKuppens, who will show off the progress of ship’s atrium, talk about his moveto the yard and what’s coming next for his team; Vice President, Deployment andTour Marketing Linda Springmann, who will talk about the ship’s inaugural yearitineraries; Senior Vice President of Guest Experience Product DevelopmentMichael Smith, who will reveal more details about The Dining Room; Director,Mariner Society Gerald Bernhoft, speaking about the perks of Holland AmericaLine’s loyalty program; and Director of Entertainment Bill Prince, who willtake guests on an entertainment extravaganza at World Stage, the ship’s theaterthat surrounds the audience with a 270-degree LED projection.

At the helm of the videos is the ship’s Cruise Director, JohnathanRogers. Cruise Director JohnathanRogers is thrilled to be able to put his proficiency in six languages (soon tobe eight) to good use with the line’s international guests and crew. Sinceembarking on his first voyage as Cruise Director, he has worked on severalHolland America Line ships. Rogers holds abachelor’s degree in linguistics from the Université de Montréal and a master’sdegree in modern languages from the Universiteit van Pretoria.

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 featuring popularamenities 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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