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Her Majesty Queen Máxima of the Netherlands Named Godmother
Twelfth Holland AmericaLine
ship to bechristened by a member of the Dutch Royal Family
Seattle, Wash., April 18, 2016 — Holland America Line's tradition willcontinue when Her MajestyQueen Máxima of the Netherlands christens Holland America Line's newPinnacle-class ship, ms Koningsdam, in a ceremony in Rotterdam, theNetherlands, May 20, 2016, on board the ship. The 2,650-guest ship is the firstin a new class of vessel for the line.
Membersof the Dutch Royal Family have launched 11 Holland America Line ships. Mostrecently, then-Princess Máxima christened ms Nieuw Amsterdam in 2010 andthen-Queen Beatrix served as ms Eurodam'sgodmother in 2008. Statendam III in 1929 was launched by Prince Hendrikand Nieuw Amsterdam II in 1937 by Queen Wilhelmina. Then-PrincessBeatrix named Statendam IV in 1957 and Prinses Margriet in 1960. RotterdamV was launched in 1958 by Queen Juliana. Princess Margriet dedicated Prinsendamin 1972, Nieuw Amsterdam II in 1983, ms Rotterdam VI in1997 and ms Oosterdam in 2003.
"Weare incredibly honored that Her Majesty Queen Máxima will carry on thetradition of Dutch Royalty christening Holland America Line ships, which began87 years ago," said Orlando Ashford, president of Holland America Line. "Wechose Rotterdam as the location for the official ceremony because of the deephistoric connection between Holland America Line, the city and the people ofthe Netherlands. May 20 will be a very special day in our company's 143-yearhistory as we officially dedicate ms Koningsdam."
Theofficial ceremony will take place in Rotterdam onboard the ship during aspecial 13-day Christening Cruise departing Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy, May 9.Following that voyage Koningsdam will spend the summer sailing from theport of Amsterdam, the Netherlands, on itineraries to Norway, the Baltic andIceland.
Followingits Europe season, Koningsdam will sail to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, forwinter and spring Caribbean cruises.
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About Holland America Line [a division ofCarnival Corporation and plc (NYSE: CCLand CUK)]
Holland America Line's fleet of 14 ships offers more than 500cruises to more than 400 ports in 98 countries, territories or dependenciesaround the world. From shorter getaways to 115-day itineraries, the company'scruises visit all seven continents with highlights including Antarcticaexplorations, South America circumnavigations and exotic Australia/New Zealandand Asia voyages; four annual Grand Voyages; and popular sailings to theCaribbean, Alaska, Mexico, Canada/New England, Bermuda, Europe and the PanamaCanal. The line currently has a new 2,650-guest ship, ms Koningsdam, deliveredin April 2016, as well as a second Pinnacle Class ship due for delivery inNovember 2018.
The company recently announced $300 million in brand enhancementsto secure its position as the leader in premium cruising. Fleetwide, the shipsfeature innovative initiatives and a diverse range of enriching experiencesfocused on destination immersion and personalized travel. Guests can expandtheir knowledge on board at the Culinary Arts Center, presented by Food & Wine magazine; ExplorationsCafé, powered by The New York Times; and Digital Workshop powered by Windows.Outstanding entertainment fills each evening at venues including Lincoln CenterStage, Billboard Onboard and B.B. King's Blues Club. The dining experience canbe savored at a variety of restaurants with menus thatfeature selections fromHolland America Line's esteemed Culinary Council that comprises world-famouschefs who design dishes exclusively for our guests.
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