Bookings for the Med itineraries to open Dec. 1, 2014
SEATTLE, Nov. 19, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- When Holland
America Line's ms Koningsdam sets sail in February 2016 the ship will head to the azure
waters of the Mediterranean on a seven-day Premiere Voyage and
continue on a series of 12-day Premiere Sailings through early
May 2016. The debut cruises will
explore some of the region's most popular capitals, culturally rich
cities, charming villages and beautiful beaches. Bookings for the
Premiere Voyage and Sailings open Dec. 1,
2014.
The 2,650-guest ship is scheduled for delivery by Fincantieri's
Marghera, Italy, shipyard
Feb. 15, 2016. Following its
repositioning to Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy,
ms Koningsdam will sail a seven-day Premiere Voyage
roundtrip from Civitavecchia departing Feb.
20 to Dubrovnik, Croatia;
Kerkira (Corfu) and Katakolon (Olympia), Greece; and Naples,
Italy.
"Since we announced ms Koningsdam, guests have been
anxiously awaiting itinerary details, so we're pleased to share the
spring Mediterranean season," said Richard
Meadows, Holland America Line's executive vice president,
sales, marketing and guest relations. "We have a very loyal
following and we anticipate these cruises will fill up quickly, so
I recommend booking early."
Following the Premiere Voyage, from the end of February through
early May ms Koningsdam will cruise a series of six 12-day
Premiere Sailings on two alternating itineraries roundtrip from
Civitavecchia. The first itinerary calls at Katakolon, Piraeus
(Athens), Rhodes and Crete, Greece; Istanbul (overnight) and Kusadasi (Ephesus),
Turkey; and Naples, Italy. The other itinerary visits
Naples, Italy; Palermo,
Sicily; Cagliari, Sardinia; Gibraltar, British Territory; and Cadiz,
Malaga, Cartagena and Barcelona (overnight), Spain.
Holland America Line is working
to finalize details on the ship's summer and fall 2016 cruises and
information will be released in the coming months. Cruise fares on
Premier Sailings begin at $999 per
person, double occupancy. Taxes are additional.
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 features that 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.
World's Leading Cruise Lines
Holland America Line is a proud member of World's
Leading Cruise Lines. Our exclusive alliance also includes Carnival
Cruise Lines, Cunard Line, Princess Cruises, Costa Cruises and
Seabourn. 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 us at
www.worldsleadingcruiselines.com.
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