Holland America Line revealed the name of its new 99,500-ton cruise ship that will set sail in February 2016…the name takes some getting used to… the ms Koningsdam. The name pays homage to the company’s rich heritage and deep roots in the Netherlands, as the word Konings means “king.” The name also pays honor to His Majesty King Willem-Alexander, the first king of the Netherlands in over a century.
The ship will hold 2,650-passengers with a new design and class of ship called the new Pinnacle Class. At 99,500 gross tons and carrying 2,650 guests and 1,025 crew members, it will be the largest ship for Holland America. Holland has hired Adam Tihany, one of the world’s leading hospitality designers along with Bjorn Storbraaten who worked on Holland’s newer ships, the Nieuw Amsterdam and the ms Eurodam.
Although it’s too early for a lot of photos, here is an artist rendering of what the ship will look like when built -Holland America Koningsdam ship pictures.
Holland America also shared pictures on their blog of the Keel Laying ceremony which is the first step in the construction of the ship. Photo credits Holland America Cruise Line
