Holland America names new Pinnacle Class ship

Holland America Line announced the name of the next Pinnacle Class ship –

Set for delivery in the autumn of 2018 in the northern hemisphere, construction in the coming months.

She will have the capacity to accommodate for 2,650 guests and will feature a number of innovations that can be found on her sister ship, the ms Koningsdam.

“Holland America Line is writing the next chapter in our evolving story, yet we are a company with a deep history, and the name ms Nieuw Statendamperfectly blends our past, present and future,” said Orlando Ashford, Holland America Line’s president. “The previous Statendam ships have been among the most beloved in our history, and we eagerly anticipate sharing this beautiful new ship with our guests in 2018.”

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