Oprah on board with HAL

HOLLAND America Line (HAL) and O, The Oprah Magazine have announced a three-day Girls’ Getaway cruise on HAL’s newest ship, Nieuw Statendam, on 30 Jan, 2019.

Oprah Winfrey, who will be the ship’s godmother, will be joined on the cruise by the magazine’s editor-at-large Gayle King and other editorial staff to host special presentations and events.

“We are so excited to have Oprah set sail with us again and we’re deeply honoured that Oprah will serve as godmother of Nieuw Statendam,” said Orlando Ashford, HAL’s president.

The Girls’ Getaway cruise sails roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale, Florida and spends a day at Half Moon Cay, the line’s private island in the Bahamas.

Guests will have the opportunity to attend one of three Conversations with Oprah, in which Winfrey will share highlights of her career, inspirational stories and the desire for this cruise to be the start of something meaningful for those on board.

The Nieuw Statendam will launch in Dec and Winfrey’s official dedication will take place at a later date to be announced.

Pictured: Oprah & O, The Oprah Magazine editor Gayle King.