Royal blessing for Holland America’s latest ship
Holland America has named ms Nieuw Amsterdam in Venice. The line’s second Signature-class is the largest passenger ship to sail under the Dutch flag.
Princess Máxima of the Netherlands officially named the line’s 15th ship in a ceremony rich with Dutch heritage
Fifteen fleet captains representing Holland America Line’s ships participated in the festivities.
Built at Fincantieri’s Marghera yard near Venice, the 2,106-guest Nieuw Amsterdam is the fourth to carry that name for the line and departed on its maiden voyage roundtrip from Venice to nearby Mediterranean ports following the naming.
After a series of 12-day Mediterranean sailings, the ship embarks on a trans-Atlantic crossing to the Caribbean to sail seven-day itineraries from November 2010 through March 2011.
Ian Jarrett
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