Ship to sail four- to 11-day Caribbean itineraries from South Florida
SEATTLE, April 1, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Following its
inaugural Europe season in 2016,
Holland America Line's new ms Koningsdam will homeport at
Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale,
Fla. The ship will sail a series of Caribbean voyages and one cruise to the
Bahamas from November 2016 through March 2017. Koningsdam's Caribbean itineraries will be available for
booking in late spring.
The seven-day cruises visit popular ports in the region, while
the longer nine-, 10- and 11-day itineraries provide more time for
exploring and include a diverse array of islands with exciting,
off-the-beaten-path calls. A four-day cruise to the Bahamas kicks off the Caribbean season. All voyages are roundtrip
from Fort Lauderdale.
"We are excited to sail Holland America Line's newest ship from
Port Everglades on the most varied and robust Caribbean itineraries of any of our ships,"
said Orlando Ashford, president of
Holland America Line. "The Caribbean remains among the most popular
cruise destinations in the world, and by having itineraries that
range from four to 11 days guests will be able to enjoy a vacation
that fits their schedule."
Four-day Bahamas Cruise
Koningsdam begins its inaugural season in the
Caribbean with a four-day cruise
to the Bahamas departing
Nov. 9, 2016. Following an overnight
in Fort Lauderdale, the ship calls
at Nassau followed by Half Moon
Cay, Holland America Line's award-winning private island. The
voyage is the perfect way to sample Holland America Line's new
Pinnacle-class ship.
Seven-day Caribbean Cruises & Holiday Sailing
Two different seven-day itineraries provide an ideal getaway in
winter, when the balmy breezes of the Caribbean beckon. The first itinerary sails
Jan. 8 and 29 and Feb. 12, 2017, calling at Grand Turk, Turks &
Caicos; San Juan, Puerto Rico; St.
Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands; and
Half Moon Cay. The second itinerary departs Jan. 15 and Feb. 5,
2017, and visits Half Moon Cay; Georgetown, Grand Cayman; Cozumel, Mexico; and Key West, Fla. The two itineraries can be
combined to create a nonrepeating 14-day Caribbean Collectors'
Voyage.
For the holidays, the Dec. 23,
2016, departure falls over Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa, making it the most festive of voyages.
The seven-day cruise will visit Grand Turk, San Juan, St. Thomas and Half Moon Cay.
Nine-day Caribbean Cruises Include a New Year's Option
Guests looking for a slightly longer Caribbean vacation can embark Dec. 14, 2016, for a nine-day voyage that
showcases six popular ports. The ship calls at Half Moon Cay; Road
Town, Tortola, British Virgin
Islands; Philipsburg, St.
Maarten; Basseterre,
St. Kitts; San Juan; and Grand Turk.
Another nine-day voyage departing Dec.
30 rings in the New Year with fun, sun, sand and surf. The
ship will call at Falmouth, Jamaica; Half Moon Cay; Grand Turk;
Georgetown, Cayman Islands;
Cozumel and Key West.
10-day Caribbean Cruises Feature Southern Caribbean
From the turquoise waters of the Dominican Republic to the powdery beaches of
the ABC Islands, Koningsdam's 10-day itinerary highlights
some of the most beautiful ports in the region. Departing
Nov. 13 and Dec. 4, 2015, and Feb.
19 and March 12, 2016, the
cruises call at Half Moon Cay; Grand Turk; the exclusive cruise
port of Amber Cove, Dominican Republic; Kralendijk, Bonaire; Willemstand, Curacao; and Oranjestad, Aruba.
11-day Caribbean Cruises Offer Blend of Several Ports
The eastern Caribbean takes
center stage on the 11-day voyages that depart Nov. 23, 2016, and March
1 and 22, 2017. Koningsdam will visit the ports of
Philipsburg; Castries, St. Lucia;
Bridgetown, Barbados;
Fort-de-France, Martinique; Basseterre; St. Thomas; and Half Moon Cay.
Guests aboard also will enjoy scenic cruising in Soufriere Bay and
past the famed Mount Pelee volcano.
The inaugural Caribbean season
of Koningsdam will be open for booking in April 2015.
About ms Koningsdam
Currently under construction at Fincantieri's Marghera shipyard
in Italy, Koningsdam
represents a new Pinnacle Class of ship for Holland America Line.
When it sets sail on its Premier Voyage April 8, 2016, the vessel will debut several
innovative concepts and new public venues while still featuring
popular amenities guests associate with Holland America
Line.
Guests will have the opportunity to enjoy fine dining in several
alternative restaurants including Sel de
Mer, a new French seafood brasserie; a new immersive
farm-to-table dinner experience in the Culinary Arts Center
presented by Food & Wine magazine; a re-designed casual
Lido Market with themed serving stations; a stunning main dining
room; and favorites such as Pinnacle Grill, Canaletto Italian
restaurant and pan-Asian Tamarind. The ship also will feature
Holland America Line's first purpose-built staterooms for families
as well as single staterooms among its 1,331 guest
accommodations.
Entertainment is taken to a new level with the energetic Music
Walk area featuring all genres of music showcased in venues
including Lincoln Center Stage performing chamber music nightly;
Billboard Onboard where live musicians rock the crowd with
chart-topping hits; and the popular B.B.
King's Blues Club in the Queen's Lounge bringing the best of
Memphis music to sea. World Stage
brings 270-degree LED projection to the main showroom,
enabling new concepts for showtime performances and immersing the
audience in a panorama of sight and sound.
For more information about Holland America Line, contact a
travel professional or call 1-877-SAIL-HAL (1-877-724-5425) 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 spring 2016 from Fincantieri shipyard, as well as a
second Pinnacle-class ship due for delivery in November 2018.
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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Cruise Lines, Cunard Line, Princess Cruises, Seabourn, Costa
Cruises, AIDA, P&O Cruises UK and P&O Cruises Australia.
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and value, World's Leading Cruise Lines inspires people to discover
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