12 windows offering 180-degree views. Both suites will be situated in the ship’s forward section, giving guests the same view as the captain sees from the bridge. The highlight will be the 1,550-square-foot Pinnacle Suite, which will be the largest stateroom ever introduced on a Vistaclass ship. It will offer a bedroom, a living room, an en-suite bath, a powder room, a walk-in wardrobe and a private balcony. Another notable addition is the the Grand Dutch Café, a signature Pinnacle-class venue inspired by the brand’s Dutch heritage and European cafe culture. It will be located on the lower decks near the atrium. “For now, we are only confirming some of the changes for Oosterdam, but will share more extensive details for this vessel and the others soon,” says Nguyen. While elevating the guest experience is Holland America Line’s priority, it will also focus heavily on reducing the overall environmental impact of the ships – both in terms of how they operate and the products used to refresh the interiors. In addition to investing in technical upgrades to improve energy efficiency and lower long-term operational carbon intensity, the brand aspires to follow a circular design approach and reduce waste by prioritising upcyling and reusing materials where possible. “Throughout the renovations, sustainability will remain an important element of the updates – our focus will be on revitalising the fleet while improving efficiency,” says Nguyen. “As we develop these designs, we aim to select materials thoughtfully, work with partners who are willing to explore circular strategies with us and look for practical ways to reduce waste during refurbishment. “When sustainability is considered at the beginning of a project, it opens up more opportunities for innovation, scale and practical solutions. During both refurbishment and newbuild projects, there is scope to think circularly and treat materials as resources rather than waste. For example, if multiple ships are KEYNOTE “ When sustainability is considered at the beginning of a project, it opens up more opportunities for innovation” Oosterdam will be upgraded with popular venues from the Pinnacle class, including The Grand Dutch Café
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