Holland America Line’s new ms Koningsdam to Homeport at Port Everglades for Caribbean Cruises in Winter 2016/Spring 2017
Ship to sail four- to 11-day Caribbean itineraries from South Florida
Seattle,
Wash., April 1, 2015 —
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, Curaçao;
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 Soufrière Bay and past the famed Mount Pelée 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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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 Café 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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