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Rolling Stone Rock Room to debut aboard Holland America’s Nieuw Statendam

Holland America Line is introducing Rolling Stone Rock Room, a new classic rock club developed in partnership with Rolling Stone, aboard its new cruise ship Nieuw Statendam.

Rolling Stone Rock Room lets cruisers step into a unique experience as a live band chronicles rock history through iconic hits by favourite rock stars.

Rolling Stone Rock Room will feature a live five-piece band playing a collection of hits inspired by the magazine’s top song lists.

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The concept will debut as part of the innovative Music Walk area on Holland America Line’s Nieuw Statendam when it joins the fleet in December 2018.

It will be introduced aboard Koningsdam that same month when she undergoes her first drydock in Freeport, Bahamas since her launch in 2016.

The Music Walk on Holland America Line ships offers a variety of musical experiences and genres to create a live experience unlike any other at sea.

In addition to Rolling Stone on Nieuw Statendam and Koningsdam, venues in Music Walk include Lincoln Center Stage, Billboard Onboard and B.B. King’s Blues Club.

Nieuw Statendam is Holland America’s second Pinnacle-class ship after Koningsdam.

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“We are so excited to tap Rolling Stone’s incredible expertise to create a new live entertainment venue that will appeal to all our guests,” said Orlando Ashford, President of Holland America Line.

“Innovative and authentic music experiences are at the heart of all our entertainment offerings and is what distinguishes us in the industry,” he added. “Classic rock appeals to people across generations because the music is universal, and Rolling Stone Rock Room will bring another incredible live music venue to our ships.”

Rolling Stone Rock Room will feature a live five-piece band playing a collection of hits inspired by the magazine’s top song lists.

“Rolling Stone and Holland America Line are two iconic brands that share the vision of bringing the best in music to cruisers,” said Meng Ru Kuok, CEO of Rolling Stone International. “We’re looking forward to this unique brand experience and the first partnership of its kind for us, to bring the Rolling Stone brand to life in the ultimate live rock venue at sea.”

Shaun Ebelthite

Founder and editor of Cruise Arabia & Africa. I try to create the best news and information specifically for cruise passengers taking cruises to and from Dubai (where I live) and South Africa (where I was born). You can contact me at shaun(at)cruisearabiaonline.com.

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