Holland America's largest ship has a name. The 99,500-ton cruise ship, slated for delivery in February 2016, will be ms Koningsdam. More details from the press release:
"While the name pays homage to the company’s rich heritage and deep roots in the Netherlands, it also reflects a new era with a bold name that is an original in Holland America Line’s 141-year history. The 2,650-passenger ship is an evolution in design for the line — a new Pinnacle Class — and is being built at Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri’s Marghera shipyard.
"Since 1883 every Holland America passenger vessel has borne the “dam” suffix, and ms Koningsdam carries on that tradition. The word koning means “king” in Dutch, and the name celebrates the majestic new ship. The name also pays honor to His Majesty King Willem-Alexander, the first king of the Netherlands in over a century."
One of the major shipping firm Fincantieri constructing a new cruise ship for Holland America Line.It is expected to deliver in February 2016.It is going to accommodate 2650 passengers and 1025 crew members.MS Koningsdam will enter service with a seven-day round-trip voyage from Civitavecchia (Rome) to Naples.
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