Holland America’s latest ship Rotterdam arrived in New York Metropolis this morning for the primary time, following a transatlantic crossing that departed Rotterdam, the Netherlands on October fifteenth. The vessel is nearing the top of a 15-day cruise that’s recreating the maiden voyage of Holland America’s first ship — Rotterdam I — that departed Rotterdam 150 years in the past on October 15, 1872.
Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine formally declared at the moment, October twenty sixth, an “honorary day” for Holland America to acknowledge the event and contributions of the corporate to Manhattan all through its 150 years.
To have a good time the milestone, an occasion is being held on board tonight for invited company. A spotlight of the night would be the efficiency of a musical piece by Emmy Award-winning producer and Emmy-nominated composer Steven Schoenberg, written for Holland America’s anniversary to accompany a particular brief movie in regards to the line’s journey. The composition shall be carried out by a 25-piece ensemble of former HAL Lincoln Heart Stage musicians.
As well as, the cruise line will introduce a partnership with The Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Basis to have a good time its 150-year journey from immigrant service to client ocean liner fleet.
The partnership consists of onboard video content material throughout the fleet, in addition to an exhibit launching subsequent yr at Ellis Island, detaining the model’s historic prominence in bringing one in 10 immigrants from Europe to the U.S.
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“We’re excited to be celebrating our one hundred and fiftieth Anniversary in such a vibrant metropolis with our latest ship on a uncommon in a single day name,” mentioned Gus Antorcha, Holland America Line’s president. “There’s nothing like crusing into New York underneath the Verrazano Bridge, previous the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. Standing on deck, you’ll be able to’t assist however assume again to greater than a century in the past, feeling the emotion of arriving in America for the primary time. Recreating our first voyage has been a once-in-a-lifetime expertise.”
Throughout the crossing, company indulged in menus that showcased Holland America’s 150-year-history, with entrées every night paying homage to dishes served as early because the Twenties. One particular one hundred and fiftieth Gala Menu solely featured gadgets from a earlier Holland America voyage.
Along with the delicacies, particular programming included a “Throwback Blissful Hour” that featured drinks priced as little as 25 cents, Dutch Excessive Tea, shows that relived the historical past of the corporate, and anniversary-themed trivia.
Holland America additionally launched a limited-edition Pilsner beer — HAL Pils — in a can adorned with the long-lasting Jan van Beers promoting poster of 1898 exhibiting a girl holding a Holland America steamship above her head.
These trying to proceed the celebration can get pleasure from lots of the similar culinary and enrichment applications on one other one hundred and fiftieth anniversary transatlantic crossing departing April 6, 2023 from New York Metropolis, ending in Rotterdam on April 18th — Holland America’s official one hundred and fiftieth birthday.
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