by Ana Figueroa
Last updated: 11:45 AM ET, Wed June 13, 2018
Holland America Line and O, The Oprah Magazine have announced a three-day Girls' Getaway cruise on the new flagship, Nieuw Statendam. The cruise will take place January 30, 2019. Oprah Winfrey will be on board, as will O, The Oprah Magazine editor-at-large Gayle King.
Winfrey will serve as godmother of Nieuw Statendam, which is under construction at Fincantieri's Marghera shipyard in Italy. The second in the Pinnacle class of ships, Nieuw Statendam is set for a November 2018 delivery. The official dedication of the ship will take place at a later date to be announced.
"We are so excited to have Oprah set sail with us again for the Girls' Getaway cruise in partnership with O, The Oprah Magazine, and we're deeply honored that Oprah will serve as godmother of Nieuw Statendam," said Orlando Ashford, president of Holland America Line. "The time-honored maritime tradition of choosing a godmother for a new vessel dates back more than 4,000 years and is revered as important in bringing good luck and protection to the ship and all who sail on board, so it's perfectly fitting that the Girls' Getaway cruise will take place on Nieuw Statendam. We anticipate the energy and inspirational spirit will be unlike any other cruise experience there is, and life-changing for many."
The theme of the Girls' Getaway cruise is the power of friendship and the special bond between women. Highlights include three live "Conversations with Oprah." She'll share stories of inspirational women she has met over the years. Additionally, the editorial staff from O, The Oprah Magazine will also host special events and presentations on board. They'll include a session on style with the magazine's creative director Adam Glassman. And, books editor Leigh Haber will host another session of the popular O's Reading room. Guests will be able to read the latest onboard book club selection (announced in advance). They can then join Haber for a discussion with the author. A meditation and movement session is also in the lineup.
"The partnership with Holland America Line has been a dream come true," said Jayne Jamison, senior vice president, publisher and chief revenue officer of O, The Oprah Magazine. "Our teams have worked seamlessly together to create unforgettable moments inspired by the content in the magazine for the January 2019 sailing that reflect our core values and goals of helping people expand their horizons and live their best life."
The Girls' Getaway cruise will sail roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale. It spends a day at Half Moon Cay, the line's private island in the Bahamas.
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