Ship also offers 912 staterooms with verandahs — the most in
the fleet
SEATTLE, Nov. 25, 2014 /CNW/ -- When ms Koningsdam
debuts in 2016, the ship will feature Holland America Line's
first-ever purpose-built staterooms for families as well as single
staterooms among its 1,331 guest accommodations (total capacity is
2,650). In addition, many familiar stateroom categories such as
Neptune, Signature and Vista suites will be available in a wider
range of sizes and different configurations to choose from.
The 32 new specially designed family ocean-view staterooms will
range from 222 to 231 square feet and feature special amenities
such as two bathrooms and accommodations for five people. The 12
single ocean-view cabins will range from 127 to 172 square feet in
size and will be available on multiple decks at a variety of
forward, mid-ship and aft locations.
"A cruise is one of the most popular ways to travel as a family,
and we continue to welcome more multigenerational groups each year.
To help us better serve families, we are pleased to be able to
offer these tailored staterooms on ms Koningsdam," said
Richard Meadows, executive vice
president, sales, marketing and guest programs. "And the new
one-person staterooms enable us to serve the growing market of solo
travelers."
With a sophisticated color palette and the freedom to design
from the ground up based on guest feedback, ms Koningsdam's
staterooms and suites feature a host of modern functional details
such as bedside USB ports, custom casework and frameless glass
shower doors that feel elegant and luxurious.
Additional amenities found in all suites and staterooms include
Holland America Line's signature Mariner's Dream Bed with finely
woven cotton linens, plush bathrobes for use during the voyage, a
premium massage showerhead, flat-panel TV with video-on-demand,
mini fridge, complimentary fresh fruit on request and fragrant
soaps, lotions, shampoo and other bath amenities from Elemis
Aromapure.
On ms Koningsdam, the "suite life" gets sweeter
with larger, more luxurious quarters. A grand Pinnacle Suite is an
expansive 1,290 square feet with a bedroom, living room, dining
area, dressing room and private verandah with whirlpool. The two
Neptune Spa Suites and 43 Neptune Suites range from a generous 465
to a huge 855 square feet. Neptune and Pinnacle Suite guests have
access to the exclusive Neptune Lounge, a private place to relax,
socialize with other suite guests and enjoy the personalized
service of a concierge. The fleetwide lounges provide worktables, a
large screen television, library, sofas and chairs, and
complimentary refreshments throughout the day.
Pinnacle and Neptune Suite
amenities also include corsages and boutonnieres for the first
formal night, a cocktail party with the ship's officers, priority
dining and seating requests, binoculars and umbrellas for use
during the cruise, a wall-unit bar, cold hors d'oeuvres served
before dinner each evening on request and complimentary laundry,
pressing and dry cleaning throughout the cruise and more.
The 14 Signature Suites are up to 400 square feet in size and
the 104 Vista Suites range from 260 to 356 square feet. Signature
and Vista suite guests receive many special amenities, including
personalized cruise stationery, oversized bath towels, fresh
flowers, a pillow menu, mini bar and one-touch phone concierge
service.
"Holland America Line is known in the cruise industry for
providing well-appointed staterooms," said My Nguyen, Holland America Line's deputy
director of interior design. "With ms Koningsdam we enhanced
these qualities by including many thoughtful details that improve
the functionality of the staterooms. We also adopted a color pallet
that takes advantage of texture and quiet color combinations to
achieve a feeling of serenity and luxuriousness in each
category."
The ship will have the most staterooms with verandahs in the
Holland America Line fleet with 912 total from Verandah to Pinnacle
Suite categories. Guests looking to focus on health and wellness
during the cruise can book verandah spa accommodations,
conveniently located near the Greenhouse Spa & Salon that come
with yoga mats for use during the voyage and an iPod docking
station.
For guests looking for a more affordable option, the line is
offering 266 standard or large interior accommodations up to 225
square feet.
About ms Koningsdam
Koningsdam represents a new
Pinnacle Class of ship for Holland America Line. The vessel will
debut several innovative concepts and new public spaces and venues,
while still featuring popular amenities guests associate with
Holland America Line.
To bring a fresh vision to ms Koningsdam, Holland America
Line tapped Adam D. Tihany, one of the world's pre-eminent
hospitality designers. Tihany joins distinguished maritime designer
and architect Bjorn Storbraaten who worked with Holland America
Line on ms Eurodam and ms Nieuw Amsterdam. The two
firms will create an interior that blends a fresh, contemporary
styling in perfect harmony with the line's renowned classic
elegance.
For more information about ms Koningsdam and Holland
America Line, consult a professional travel agent, call 1-877-SAIL
HAL (877-724-5425) or visit www.hollandamerica.com.
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About Holland America Line [a division of Carnival
Corporation and plc (NYSE: CCL and CUK)]
Holland America Line's fleet of
15 ships offers more than 500 cruises to 415 ports in 98 countries,
territories or dependencies. One- to 110-day itineraries
visit all seven continents and highlights include Antarctica, South
America, Australia/New
Zealand and Asia voyages;
four annual Grand Voyages; and popular sailings to ports in the
Caribbean, Alaska, Mexico, Canada/New England, Europe and Panama Canal. The line currently
has a new 2,650-guest ship, ms Koningsdam, on order for
delivery in February 2016 from
Fincantieri shipyard.
Fleetwide, the company features Signature of Excellence
enhancements, a commitment totaling more than $500 million, that showcase the Culinary Arts
Center presented by Food & Wine magazine — a state-of-the-art
onboard show kitchen where more than 60 celebrated guest chefs and
culinary experts provide cooking demonstrations and classes —
Explorations Cafe powered by The New York
Times, Digital Workshop powered by Windows, teens-only
activity areas and all new stateroom amenities highlighted by
flat-panel TVs and plush Euro-top Mariner's Dream Beds.
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member of World's Leading Cruise Lines. Our exclusive alliance also
includes Carnival Cruise Lines, Cunard Line, Princess Cruises,
Seabourn, Costa Cruises, AIDA, P&O Cruises UK and P&O
Cruises Australia. Sharing a passion to please each guest and a
commitment to quality and value, World's Leading Cruise Lines
inspires people to discover their best vacation experience.
Together, we offer a variety of exciting and enriching cruise
vacations to the world's most desirable destinations. Visit
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