SEATTLE, May 20, 2016 /CNW/ -- Holland America Line announced today that the name of
the next Pinnacle Class ship set for delivery in fall 2018 will be
ms Nieuw Statendam.
Honoring the company's past while keeping its eyes on the
future, Nieuw Statendam will be the sixth ship in
Holland America Line's history to
bear the name Statendam. It will be built at Fincantieri's
Marghera shipyard in Italy, and
construction will begin this summer.
Like sister-ship ms Koningsdam, Nieuw Statendam
represents a new class of ship for the cruise line. Carrying 2,650
guests, the 99,500-gross-ton ship will feature several of the
innovative venues that were introduced on Koningsdam as well
as new concepts that will debut on the newbuild.
"Holland America Line is writing the next chapter in our
evolving story, yet we are a company with a deep history, and the
name ms Nieuw Statendam perfectly blends our past,
present and future," said Orlando
Ashford, Holland America Line's president. "The previous
Statendam ships have been among the most beloved in our
history, and we eagerly anticipate sharing this beautiful new ship
with our guests in 2018."
Renowned hospitality designer Adam D. Tihany's designs will be
featured on Nieuw Statendam, bringing his unique vision to
this latest vessel as he did with Koningsdam. Also
several public areas will be designed by Bjorn Storbraaten,
who successfully worked with Holland America Line on
Koningsdam, ms Eurodam and ms Nieuw Amsterdam
in designing the ship's public rooms.
The History of the Statendam Ships
The first Statendam launched in 1898 and was just 10,491
gross tons. It served the fleet until 1911. The second
Statendam was built in the 1910s for Holland America Line
but was sold to White Star Line as Justicia before it
entered service. The next Statendam served the line from
1929 until 1940, when it was scrapped after a fire.
The fourth Statendam launched in 1957 and was christened
by an 18-year-old Dutch Crown Princess Beatrix, who would later
become Queen and name Eurodam as well. On Jan. 7, 1958, the ship departed on a 110-day
World Cruise, the first for Holland America Line. Statendam
remained in the fleet until 1982, when it was sold to Paquet
Cruises. The fifth ship to carry the Statendam name launched
in 1993 and served the line until 2015, when it was transferred to
sister cruise line P&O Cruises Australia, where it sails today
as Pacific Eden.
For more information about Holland America Line, consult a
travel professional, call 1-877-SAIL HAL (877-724-5425) or visit
hollandamerica.com.
Editor's note: Rendering is available at
https://www.cruiseimagelibrary.com/c/m55aygqg.
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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
14 ships offers more than 500 cruises to more than 400 ports in 98
countries, territories or dependencies around the world. From
shorter getaways to 115-day itineraries, the company's cruises
visit all seven continents with highlights including Antarctica explorations, South America circumnavigations and exotic
Australia/New Zealand and Asia voyages; four annual Grand Voyages; and
popular sailings to the Caribbean,
Alaska, Mexico, Canada/New England, Bermuda, Europe and the Panama Canal. The line
currently has a new 2,650-guest ship, ms Koningsdam,
delivered in April 2016, as well as a
second Pinnacle Class ship, ms Nieuw Statendam, due for
delivery in November 2018.
The company recently announced $300
million in brand enhancements to secure its position as the
leader in premium cruising. Fleetwide, the ships feature innovative
initiatives and a diverse range of enriching experiences focused on
destination immersion and personalized travel. Guests can expand
their knowledge on board at the Culinary Arts Center, presented by
Food & Wine magazine; Explorations Café, powered by The
New York Times; and Digital Workshop
powered by Windows. Outstanding entertainment fills each evening at
venues including Lincoln Center Stage, Billboard Onboard and
B.B. King's Blues Club. The dining
experience can be savored at a variety of restaurants with menus
that feature selections from Holland America Line's esteemed
Culinary Council that comprises world-famous chefs who design
dishes exclusively for our guests.
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