Rotterdam marks the
13th ship for the cruise line to be named by a Dutch
Royal
SEATTLE, Oct. 15, 2021 /CNW/ -- Holland America Line announced today that when
Rotterdam is named next spring,
Her Royal Highness Princess Margriet of the Netherlands will be the ship's godmother,
carrying on a tradition that began in the 1920s.
Holland America Line's connection
to The House of Orange goes back nearly a century to Prince Hendrik launching Statendam III in
1929. Since then, members of the Dutch Royal Family have launched
11 more Holland America Line vessels throughout the years,
including Her Royal Highness Princess Margriet who named
Prinsendam (1972), Nieuw Amsterdam III (1983),
Rotterdam VI (1997) and Oosterdam (2003).
"We are deeply grateful that Her Royal Highness Princess
Margriet will once again act as godmother to a Holland America Line
ship, carrying on a long tradition with the Royal Family that
continues to honor our Dutch roots," said Gus Antorcha, president of Holland America Line.
"Rotterdam will be named in
Rotterdam next year, celebrating
its namesake city and our historic connection with the Netherlands. We look forward to
commemorating the occasion where it all started for Holland America
Line."
Additional members of the Dutch Royal Family who are godmothers
include Queen Máxima, who named Koningsdam in 2016 and
Nieuw Amsterdam in 2010. Then-Queen Beatrix served as
Eurodam's godmother in 2008. Rotterdam V was launched
in 1958 by Queen Juliana.
Then-Princess Beatrix named Statendam IV in 1957 and
Prinses Margriet in 1960. Nieuw Amsterdam II was
launched by Queen Wilhelmina in
1937.
Rotterdam's maiden
cruise departs Oct. 20, 2021, from
Amsterdam, the Netherlands, and
embarks on a 14-day transatlantic journey to Fort Lauderdale, Florida. During its inaugural
Caribbean season from November to
April, Rotterdam will sail
a variety of five- to 11-day itineraries that span the southern,
western, eastern and tropical regions, all roundtrip from
Fort Lauderdale. In mid-April, the
ship makes a 14-day Atlantic Ocean crossing back to Europe to spend the summer in Norway, the Baltic, British Isles and Iceland, all sailing roundtrip from
Amsterdam.
Rotterdam was
delivered by the Fincantieri shipyard in Italy July 30,
2021. The date for naming the ship in Rotterdam will be announced in the coming
months.
For more information about Holland America Line, consult a
travel advisor, call 1-877-SAIL HAL (877-724-5425) or visit
hollandamerica.com.
Editor's note: Photos are available at
https://www.cruiseimagelibrary.com/c/q4gmpnsi.
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About Holland America Line [a division of Carnival
Corporation and plc (NYSE: CCL and CUK)]
Holland America Line has been
exploring the world since 1873 and was the first cruise line to
offer adventures to Alaska and the
Yukon nearly 75 years ago. Its
fleet of premium ships visits nearly 400 ports in 114 countries
around the world, offering an ideal mid-sized ship experience. A
third Pinnacle-class ship, Rotterdam, joined the fleet in
July 2021.
The leader in premium cruising, Holland America Line's ships
feature innovative initiatives and a diverse range of enriching
experiences focused on destination exploration and personalized
travel. The best live music at sea fills each evening at Music
Walk, and dining venues feature exclusive selections from Holland
America Line's esteemed Culinary Council of world-famous chefs.
In light of COVID-19, Holland America Line is currently
enhancing health and safety protocols and how they may impact
future cruises. Our actual offerings may vary from what is
displayed or described in marketing materials. Review our
current Cruise Updates, Health & Safety
Protocols and CDC Travel Advisories.
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