Launched in 2016, Koningsdam carries forward all of the tradition, nautical heritage, and signature service and style for which Holland America Line is known - while raising the bar for 21st-century elegance. The 2,650-guest Koningsdam is the first of her class, ushering in a new era of Pinnacle-class cruising.

Her name's roots, like the ship itself, are a mix of something contemporary and something classic: "Koning," means king in Dutch - and is a salute to King Willem-Alexander, the Netherland's first king in more than 100 years.

To bring this new ship to life, Holland America Line commissioned two legendary partners, change-maker Adam D. Tihany, regarded as one of the world's pre-eminent hospitality designers and designer, and architect Bjørn Storbraaten, the force behind ms Nieuw Amsterdam and ms Eurodam.

Their design cues for Koningsdam? Light-filled spaces. Fluid curves. A sophisticated interplay of high technology and elegance. With beautiful architectural elements inspired by music. All woven together in a forward-thinking design approach.

At the heart of the ship, Koningsdam's central atrium is pure visual drama. Soaring three decks high, the space is graced by an airy stainless steel sculpture that evokes the feeling of a classical quartet, with strings, arches, and bows. The atrium is capped by a ceiling that serves as a backdrop for subtly changing high-definition projections. Look up by day to see wispy cirrus clouds floating overhead. By evening, the atrium takes on dramatic lighting hues or reflects the clear constellations of the night sky.

• BLEND by Chateau Ste. Michelle
  Wine connoisseurs and novices alike can experience the art of winemaking at BLEND by Chateau Ste. Michelle. Create your own unique blend in this intimate and welcoming venue.

• America's Test Kitchen (coming soon in 2017)
  Holland America Line is teaming up with America's Test Kitchen to offer an enticing selection of live onboard cooking shows and hands-on workshops where guests will learn foolproof techniques and user-friendly recipes to make delectable dishes with confidence.

• BBC Earth Experiences
  Enjoy exclusive BBC Earth Natural History content on board. Learn about the ocean and natural world through amazing concerts, films, shows, children's activities and featured cruises.

• Digital Workshop
  Learn how to edit, display and share your vacation videos and photographs through our Digital Workshop powered by Windows.

• Greenhouse Spa & Salon
  Choose the blissful pampering of a facial or let the trained fingers of a massage therapist soothe your muscles while working fragrant oils into your skin.

• Club HAL
  Kids ages 3 to 17 can enjoy an array of exciting activities, supervised by full-time staff with professional degrees.

• Two swimming pools

• Fitness Center
  Take a class in our professionally staffed Fitness Center* equipped with the latest cardio and weight machines. On deck are basketball and volleyball courts and two refreshing pools.

• The Shops of Holland America Line
  Enjoy a wide variety of duty-free shopping in the Signature Shops such as Merabella, a luxury jewelry boutique featuring high-end watches and pieces from noted designers.

• The Loft
  For teens ages 13 - 17, they will have their own places to hang out in The Loft for late-night sporting competitions, yoga and dance classes, cooking demos and teens-only nightclub events.