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MS Koningsdam is a Dutch cruise ship operated by Holland America Line (HAL), a Britsh/American owned cruise line and a subsidiary of Carnival Corporation & PLC. The ship was named after Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands, the king of Holland. Queen Maxima of the Netherlands is the “godmother” of the ship, she performed the traditional dedication and naming at Port of Rotterdam on May 20, 2016. The Dutch Royal Family members have christened almost all of Holland America cruise Ships. MS Koningsdam is the newest and largest ship in the Holland America Fleet. It belongs to the new Pinnacle Class Series and has as a sister ship MS Nieuw Statendam. On February 26, 2015, the Coin ceremony was held at her builder’s shipyard Fincantieri. The largest shipbuilder in Europe, and 5th largest in the World.

Design & Description
The ship’s gross tonnage can hold up to 99,500 grt. The length of the ship is 975 feet with a beam of 114.8 feet. The ship can carry up to 2,650 passengers and 1,036 crew. There are 1,331 staterooms, it also features a large pool area on an open deck that include, the retreat area for adults and kids club HAL. Koningsdam ship was designed by Adam Tihany (New York, USA) and "Yran and Storbraaten Architects AS” (Oslo, Norway). The ship features 2-level theatre called “World stage”, 3 deck atriums powered by Microsoft “Digital Workshop”, various dining options, bars and lounges around the ship, also, a large area for “Green house Spa”, the adults’ area “Sea-view”, there is also kids’ zone and teen clubs on board as well. The theme of the ship is all inspired by music, the art in the stairwell, the drawings on the wall, in the lobby and even carpets in elevators are all musically themed, even the carpets are designed like musical instruments. The accommodation decks are named after classical music composers such as Beethoven, Mozart, Chopin, Gershwin, Schubert.

Staterooms and Cabins
MS Koningsdam Ship has 1,331 stateroom which suit 2,650 passengers on board. The ship features single cabins and family cabins. There are 5 different types of suites; Pinnacle, Neptune Spa, Neptune, Signature and Vista. There are also 8 types of cabins; Verandah Spa, Verandah, Oceanview Spa, Oceanview, Interior Spa, Interior, Single Oceanview, Family Oceanview. All of the suites and cabins are designed to appeal for different categories, also all the staterooms are created in a modern fashion featuring USB ports, interactive TV, electrical outlets next to bed, and frameless glass shower doors

Dining Venues
MS Koningsdam guests have the opportunity to enjoy several dining options throughout their trip. The ship offers a large diverse mix of cuisines that are inspired by worldly culinary Chefs. The dining room is located on deck 2 and 3, it is the largest venue on the ship and can host up to 1, 098 guests. The dining room venue is open for breakfast and lunch on seadays and every evening for dinner. The Koningsdam dining menu selection depends on the itinerary and region selection of the trip. There are also other numerous restaurants throughout the ship such as: Sel de Mer. It is a new addition to Holland American line, a seafood brasserie that offer a new twist on the French classic cuisine. The Grand Dutch Café is inspired by blue and white Delftware and known for its Dutch treats such as Heineken beer, waffles and other snacks. The Culinary Arts Centre is a kitchen by day, offering cooking classes, and a farm-to-table restaurant in the evening. The New York Deli and Pizza is located by the pool area, provides authentic deli-style sandwiches and thin-crust pizzas, as well as fresh salads. Lido Market accommodates up to 388 guests on midships and it features numerous stations for all different cuisines. Pinnacle Grill is an award-winning guest favourite dining venue features choice cuts of beef and other steakhouse fare, complemented by boutique wines from the Pacific Northwest. Tamarind is an Asian fusion restaurant and a sushi bar. Tamarind has a bar and lounge located on the Panorama deck where this is a nice view. it can host up to 140 guests. Canalettos is the onboard Italian restaurant that offers a variety of authentic Italian dishes to enjoy. BLEND is a new venue to HAL ships. Here guests will be able to blend their own wine and enjoy it at dinner or in the privacy of their stateroom. BLEND is a collaboration with Chateau Ste. Michelle, Washington State’s oldest and most acclaimed winery. It is the only purpose-built wine-blending venue at sea.

Entertainment and Kids Activities
MS Koningsdam offers facilities and activities for all guests on the ship, starting from kids age 3 to 17 all supervised by qualified youth staff. They are split into three age groups, kids age 3 to 7, Tweens from 8 to 12 and Teens age 13 to 17. MS Koningsdam offers two major entertainment venues, The Music Walk venue and the World Stage. The Music walk features 3 diverse venues, all located on deck 3 mid-ship. The venues are a result of the partnership between Holland America and few of the best musicians in the music industry. The first venue is “Billboard onboard” it is a live interactive experience that features a pianist, guitarist and a DJ. The second venue is Lincoln Center Stage, which features a group of musicians and bands that perform classical music. The Queen’s lounge known as B.B. King Blues club features an eight-piece band with two vocalists performing funky jazz and soul music.

The World Stage is an innovative theatre featuring a 270-degree LED screen. Combined with seating in-the-round as a semi-circle and projected images, this theatre offers five new productions performed by a cast sourced from around the world, including different kinds of shows singing, dancing, acrobatics and 3-D lighting.