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HAL Names ms Eurodam!
Hi Everyone,
I received this press release from Holland America and thought it
would be of interest. If you have missed any of my news' postings,
they are available on my web site.
Best regards,
Ray
LIGHTHOUSE TRAVEL
800-719-9917 or 805-566-3905
http :// www .lighthousetravel,com
Holland America Line Names ms Eurodam in Rotterdam on Tuesday, July 1
ROTTERDAM, Netherlands, July 1
In a ceremony rich with pomp, circumstance and Dutch heritage, Holland
America Line named ms Eurodam in its founding city of Rotterdam on
July 1. Her Majesty Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands officially named
the ship in front of the historic European headquarters of Holland
America Line at Wilhelminakade, Rotterdam's cruise terminal.
More than 2,000 Holland America Line employees and retirees,
dignitaries, past guests, top travel sellers and guests from all over
the world enjoyed three days of celebratory events leading up to the
lavish pier-side ceremony. Following the dedication, the celebration
continued aboard Eurodam with ship-wide cocktail receptions.
"We are exceptionally honored to have Her Majesty Queen Beatrix as the
godmother of this beautiful ship," said Stein Kruse, president and
chief executive officer, Holland America Line. "With tens of thousands
of people coming out to see our newest ship, which will proudly fly
the Dutch flag, it is really quite an emotional homecoming for all of
us at Holland America Line."
The 2,104-guest ship, built at Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri's
Marghera shipyard is the 14th ship in the premium line's distinguished
fleet and the first in its Signature-class series. It departs July 5
on a ten-day round-trip maiden sailing from Copenhagen, Denmark, and
calls at Oslo, Alesund, Vik, Flam and Stavanger, Norway; Newcastle
Upon Tyne, England; and Edinburgh and Invergordon, Scotland; a ten-day
round-trip maiden sailing from Copenhagen, Denmark, and calls at Oslo,
Alesund, Vik, Flam and Stavanger, Norway; Newcastle Upon Tyne,
England; and Edinburgh and Invergordon, Scotland.
Following its inaugural Europe season, the ship will sail its first
trans-Atlantic cruise, followed by a series of Canada/New England
sailings in the fall before deploying on Caribbean itineraries for the
remainder of 2008.
Eurodam Advances Premium Offerings
With an additional deck, Eurodam has 63 new staterooms more than the
latest Vista-class ship. Forty-seven are verandah cabins and ten are a
new style with ceiling-to-floor and wall-to-wall panoramic windows.
Eurodam also features 56 Spa Staterooms, so named because of their
proximity to the Greenhouse Spa and Salon and special in-room spa
amenities. In total, Eurodam carries 1,052 double occupancy
staterooms.
Staterooms provide the Signature of Excellence premium amenities of
plush Euro-top Mariner's Dream beds, deluxe waffle/terry cloth robes,
Egyptian cotton towels, flat panel TVs, DVD players, make-up mirrors
with halo lighting, massage shower heads and professional grade hair
dryers.
Eurodam also includes a new pan-Asian restaurant and bar, Tamarind and
Silk Den; casual Italian eatery, Canaletto; and Pizzeria Slice. Other
additions are an Explorer's Lounge Bar, new atrium bar area, enhanced
and reconfigured show lounge with theater-style seating and a new
photographic and imaging center.
All Holland America Cruises can be booked by calling your travel
professional.
Holland America Line's fleet of 14 ships offers nearly 500 cruises to
314 ports of more than 100 countries, territories or dependencies.
Two- to 108-day itineraries visit all seven continents; highlights
include Antarctica, South America, Australia/New Zealand and Asia
voyages; a Grand World Voyage; and popular sailings to ports in the
Caribbean, Alaska, Mexico, Canada/New England, Europe and Panama
Canal. A 15th ship is scheduled to join the fleet in 2010.
Fleetwide, the company features Signature of Excellence enhancements,
a commitment totaling more than US$525 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, 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
The highest-rated premium cruise line in the world, Holland America
Line is a member of the exclusive World's Leading Cruise Lines
alliance, which also includes Carnival Cruise Lines, Princess Cruises,
Cunard Line, Seabourn Cruise Line and Costa Cruises. Sharing a passion
to please each guest and a commitment to quality and value, these
lines appeal to a wide range of lifestyles and budgets. The World's
Leading Cruise Lines offer exciting and enriching cruise vacations to
the world's most desirable destinations.
Hi Everyone,
I received this press release from Holland America and thought it
would be of interest. If you have missed any of my news' postings,
they are available on my web site.
Best regards,
Ray
LIGHTHOUSE TRAVEL
800-719-9917 or 805-566-3905
http :// www .lighthousetravel,com
Holland America Line Names ms Eurodam in Rotterdam on Tuesday, July 1
ROTTERDAM, Netherlands, July 1
In a ceremony rich with pomp, circumstance and Dutch heritage, Holland
America Line named ms Eurodam in its founding city of Rotterdam on
July 1. Her Majesty Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands officially named
the ship in front of the historic European headquarters of Holland
America Line at Wilhelminakade, Rotterdam's cruise terminal.
More than 2,000 Holland America Line employees and retirees,
dignitaries, past guests, top travel sellers and guests from all over
the world enjoyed three days of celebratory events leading up to the
lavish pier-side ceremony. Following the dedication, the celebration
continued aboard Eurodam with ship-wide cocktail receptions.
"We are exceptionally honored to have Her Majesty Queen Beatrix as the
godmother of this beautiful ship," said Stein Kruse, president and
chief executive officer, Holland America Line. "With tens of thousands
of people coming out to see our newest ship, which will proudly fly
the Dutch flag, it is really quite an emotional homecoming for all of
us at Holland America Line."
The 2,104-guest ship, built at Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri's
Marghera shipyard is the 14th ship in the premium line's distinguished
fleet and the first in its Signature-class series. It departs July 5
on a ten-day round-trip maiden sailing from Copenhagen, Denmark, and
calls at Oslo, Alesund, Vik, Flam and Stavanger, Norway; Newcastle
Upon Tyne, England; and Edinburgh and Invergordon, Scotland; a ten-day
round-trip maiden sailing from Copenhagen, Denmark, and calls at Oslo,
Alesund, Vik, Flam and Stavanger, Norway; Newcastle Upon Tyne,
England; and Edinburgh and Invergordon, Scotland.
Following its inaugural Europe season, the ship will sail its first
trans-Atlantic cruise, followed by a series of Canada/New England
sailings in the fall before deploying on Caribbean itineraries for the
remainder of 2008.
Eurodam Advances Premium Offerings
With an additional deck, Eurodam has 63 new staterooms more than the
latest Vista-class ship. Forty-seven are verandah cabins and ten are a
new style with ceiling-to-floor and wall-to-wall panoramic windows.
Eurodam also features 56 Spa Staterooms, so named because of their
proximity to the Greenhouse Spa and Salon and special in-room spa
amenities. In total, Eurodam carries 1,052 double occupancy
staterooms.
Staterooms provide the Signature of Excellence premium amenities of
plush Euro-top Mariner's Dream beds, deluxe waffle/terry cloth robes,
Egyptian cotton towels, flat panel TVs, DVD players, make-up mirrors
with halo lighting, massage shower heads and professional grade hair
dryers.
Eurodam also includes a new pan-Asian restaurant and bar, Tamarind and
Silk Den; casual Italian eatery, Canaletto; and Pizzeria Slice. Other
additions are an Explorer's Lounge Bar, new atrium bar area, enhanced
and reconfigured show lounge with theater-style seating and a new
photographic and imaging center.
All Holland America Cruises can be booked by calling your travel
professional.
Holland America Line's fleet of 14 ships offers nearly 500 cruises to
314 ports of more than 100 countries, territories or dependencies.
Two- to 108-day itineraries visit all seven continents; highlights
include Antarctica, South America, Australia/New Zealand and Asia
voyages; a Grand World Voyage; and popular sailings to ports in the
Caribbean, Alaska, Mexico, Canada/New England, Europe and Panama
Canal. A 15th ship is scheduled to join the fleet in 2010.
Fleetwide, the company features Signature of Excellence enhancements,
a commitment totaling more than US$525 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, 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
The highest-rated premium cruise line in the world, Holland America
Line is a member of the exclusive World's Leading Cruise Lines
alliance, which also includes Carnival Cruise Lines, Princess Cruises,
Cunard Line, Seabourn Cruise Line and Costa Cruises. Sharing a passion
to please each guest and a commitment to quality and value, these
lines appeal to a wide range of lifestyles and budgets. The World's
Leading Cruise Lines offer exciting and enriching cruise vacations to
the world's most desirable destinations.
