New Signature Class Ship Named
September 10, 2008 by admin
Holland America Line has announced that the newest addition to its signature class of ship will be named Ms Nieuw Amsterdam.
Ms Nieuw Amsterdam is to be delivered in 2010 and will be an 86,000 ton ship that can carry 2,106 guests. The name comes from New York which used to be called Nieuw Amsterdam and the ship will coincide with this theme by having the interior design and art collection reflecting the glamour and history of New York.
This will be the fourth ship to operate for Holland America Line under the name of Nieuw Amsterdam with the first arriving in 1906. The second joined the fleet in 1938 and the third in 1983.
For the full press release see The Cruise News.
