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All the World’s a Stage in Holland America Line’s Third ‘Countdown to Koningsdam’ Video

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Seattle, Wash., Jan. 8, 2015 –Holland America Line debuted the third in a series of “Countdown to Koningsdam”videos that details the ship’s The World Stage main theater. The short videoswere created to ramp up anticipation and provide updates as ms Koningsdamnears delivery in April 2016.

Hostedby Johnathan Rogers, Koningsdam’s inaugural cruise director, the thirdvideo, “Countdown to Koningsdam: Episode 3,” features Holland AmericaLine’s Director of Entertainment Bill Prince, who takes guests on anentertainment extravaganza in the ship’s main theater that surrounds theaudience with a 270-degree LED projection.

“Entertainmentis a huge part of the cruise experience, and with Koningsdam we’re takingthat experience to a whole new level and trying things that have never beenseen on our ships before,” said Orlando Ashford, Holland America Line’s president.“The newest ‘Countdown to Koningsdam’ video provides a behind-the-sceneslook at the making of The World Stage, and we can’t wait to share all of theinnovative new shows we’re producing exclusively for this venue.”

Attwo stories high and 250 feet long, the high-definition LED screens will makeThe World Stage a trend-setting theater at sea capable of showcasing anexciting array of performances and productions. Enhanced by state-of-the-artlighting, projection and sound systems, the screens enable the environment ofThe World Stage to change throughout the day to present anything designers canimagine. For example, the room can evolve effortlessly from an Italian palazzofor a concert performance to an imaginary world for innovative productionnumbers.

‘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 onboard theline’s newest vessel, currently under construction at Fincantieri’s Margherashipyard in Italy.

“Countdown to Koningsdam:Episode 1” featured Hotel Director Stan Kuppens, who showed off the progress ofship’s atrium, spoke about his move to the yard and what’s coming next for histeam. Episode 2 featured Vice President Deployment and Tour Marketing LindaSpringmann detailing the ship’s inaugural sailing seasons in the Mediterranean,northern Europe and Caribbean.

Future videos include Deputy Directorof Interior Operations My Nguyen chatting about the ship’s staterooms,including the new family and single options; Senior Vice President of GuestExperience Product Development Michael Smith, who will reveal details about TheDining Room; and Director Mariner Society Gerald Bernhoft speaking about theperks of Holland America Line’s loyalty program.

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; an 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 accommodations for 2,650 guests.

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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