Holland America Line’s ms Koningsdam returned to Fincantieri’s Marghera shipyard Saturday, Jan. 16, after successfully completing two sets of sea trials off the Italian coast.
Koningsdam left Marghera Jan. 2 and performed the first set of sea trials over three days before going into dry dock at Fincantieri’s Trieste shipyard, where standard hull maintenance was performed. The ship sailed its second sea trials Jan. 10 through 16, making its way back to Marghera, where the finishing touches will be completed.
“Koningsdam is a new class of ship for Holland America Line, so everyone was eager to get the ship out in the open water for the first time on sea trials,” said Orlando Ashford, Holland America Line’s president. “Koningsdam delivered a strong performance and is now back at the ship yard for the final phase of work in anticipation of the early April delivery.”
During the sea trials, Koningsdam underwent a series of performance tests on the ship’s systems, machinery and engines.
Captain Emiel de Vries, Koningsdam’s master-designate, has not yet taken command of the ship, but he participated in testing the ship’s maneuvering characteristics and safety systems together with the shipyard’s team of naval architects and builders.
In its inaugural year, Koningsdam will feature a variety of itineraries in the Mediterranean, northern Europe and the Caribbean. The ship’s naming ceremony is scheduled for May 20, 2016, in Rotterdam, the Netherlands.
Koningsdam sailing highlights
7-Day Premiere Voyage
ms Koningsdam | 08 April 2016
Roundtrip Rome with calls including Dubrovnik, Corfu and Naples
FREE UPGRADE Oceanview to Verandah Stateroom from $1799 per person
Bonus US$200 Onboard Spending Money (in a Verandah Stateroom. Amount varies by stateroom category)
12-Day Greek & Turkish Treasures
ms Koningsdam | 15 April 2016
Roundtrip Rome with calls including Piraeus (Athens), Instanbul, Rhodes and scenic cruising through The Dardanelles
FREE UPGRADE Oceanview to Verandah Stateroom from $3299 per person
Bonus US$400 Onboard Spending Money (in a Verandah Stateroom. Amount varies by stateroom category)
For more information about Holland America Line, contact a travel professional, call 1300 987 321 or visit www.hollandamerica.com.au
SOURCE: Holland America Line