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Fluid lines and dramatic spaces make the Holland America Nieuw Statendam a modern beauty. The second in the line of Pinnacle-class cruise ships, its design draws inspiration from the elegant curves of musical instruments. When not relaxing in well-appointed suites or staterooms, guests will have a multitude of innovative dining and entertainment options—from Rudi’s Sel de Mer to Nami Sushi to the Rolling Stone Rock Room, B.B. King’s Blues Club, and the visually stunning two-level World Stage.
Year Built
2018Year Refurbished
Year Entered Present Fleet
2018Country of Registry
The NetherlandsTonnage (GRT)
99,500PAX (basis 2)
2,666Max Pax (inc. Uppers)
3,375Passenger Decks
13Number of Crew
1,036Officers' Nationality
EuropeanCruise/Hotel Staff Nationality
InternationalSuites
60Balcony
0Oceanview
142Oceanview No Balcony
0Oceanview With Balcony
0Balconies
852Interior
277Accessible
20Total Number of Accommodations
1000Pinnacle Suite
Neptune Suite
Neptune Suite
Neptune Suite
Neptune Spa Suite
Signature Suite
Signature Suite
Vista Suite
Vista Suite
Vista Suite
Vista Suite
Features: Bedroom with 1 king-size bed, oversize whirlpool bath & shower & additional shower stall, living room, dining room, dressing room, private verandah with whirlpool, pantry, 1 sofa bed for 2 persons, microwave, refrigerator, guest toilet, private stereo system, floor-to-ceiling windows. Approximately 1,290 sq. ft. including verandah.
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Verandah Stateroom (Partially Obstructed View)
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Verandah Spa Stateroom
Large Oceanview Stateroom
Large Oceanview Stateroom
Large Oceanview Stateroom
Large Oceanview Stateroom
Spa Large Oceanview Stateroom
Large Family Oceanview Stateroom
Large Family Oceanview Stateroom
Standard Oceanview Stateroom
Standard / Large Interior Stateroom
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Standard Interior Stateroom
Standard Interior Stateroom
Standard Interior Stateroom
Spa Interior Stateroom
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Third Holland America cruise, second on this ship. We were more impressed this time then on our first cruise on Nieuw Statendam. The Pinnacle dinner was superb, and the "regular" food options were many and of very fine quality. My wife and I both felt the food was improved from the year before. The options were plentiful and there was not one item we would not get again. The stewards we had were friendly and provided excellent service--the room and bathroom were always clean and fresh. All the staff were helpful, smiled, and greeted you. This was a relaxing and refreshing cruise experience.
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AUGUST
We loved our cruise! The ship is beautiful, and the crew is amazing.
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SEPTEMBER
The staff were all excellent and worked hard. That includes the dining room staff, Lido Deck staff, stewards, etc. They were all excellent. The food was good, but needed more of a variety. For example, lobster when in New England, Blueberries served in some way, either ice cream or dessert, when in Maine. The entertainment was not good at all. Only two nights were pretty good with a comedian, and all the other nights not good at all. It was easy to get an appointment for the ship's doctor due to an eye infection. The wait was not bad, and the medical staff friendly and professional.
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AUGUST
Nice Ship easy to get around. Once figured out Internet, via Navigator app, very good.Embarking and Disembarking a mess in Boston.Efficient Tender system.Bathroom shower huge and great hot water.Portions too big in lido,causing wasted food or overeating.Nice Crows Nest for early morning port arrival.
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JANUARY
Had a great time.
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DECEMBER
Wonderful Christmas cruise on the Nieuw Statendam. Beautiful holiday decorations around the ship and all of the crew were in the holiday spirit. Great food and service everywhere we went. Most of the passengers were in the 40's - 60's age, just right for us.
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MARCH
I highly recommend the Nieuw Statendam. It is a lovely ship. The Pinnacle Grill’s atmosphere and food were excellent. The dinning room food was exceptional. We didn’t have a bad meal. Our waiter Ramos was super friendly and very accommodating. Our favorite port of call was Amber Cove. We rented a cabana overlooking the pool area and spent the day enjoying the facility.
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FEBRUARY
I love Holland America cruise line and have recommended to my friends.
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FEBRUARY
After sailing on Koningsdam 2 years ago, we felt at home on the Nieuw Statendam. Slightly different arrangement on the Music Walk, but still one of the highlights. Cruise director Vince has introduced EXC talks on several subjects from the history of rum to off-shore banking. All of these are well researched and presented with humor as well as facts. Half Moon Cay was as good as ever.
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JANUARY
Really beautiful ship. Loved the Lincoln Center presentations! Great bedding and comfortable beds. Just needs a dim nightlight in bathroom area. A more interesting itinerary would be great, but we also just love to relax on the ship. Seemed very roomy and uncrowded.
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JANUARY
Pro: - Nice modern ship (The ship was commissioned in 2018). - The food is excellent everywhere on the ship. - Cool pizza and deli station open for late snacks - Ship staff is wonderful and very helpful. - Stateroom is modern with comfortable bed with Interactive tv, you can watch free movies in your room. - Great room service even for breakfast. -The onboard application is very useful (Activity, menu, chat with other passager) - Onboard organisation is a well oil machine - Moderm gym (Free) - Great entertainment at night (Music and Show) Con: - Behind the scenes tours of the ship is at the outrageous price of 99$ per person -Spinning session on the new statendam cost 20$ a session (on other HAL the cost is usually between 12$ - 15$ ) - No Poker table at the casino - Club Orange is a new dining option that you need to pay for... - No library on ship except a few books in the crow nest
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OCTOBER
Lost 3 ports due to weather which means we received less then the value we expected from the trip. Not HAL fault of course. Excursions were for the most part very good but I did not realize that panoramic means we are not stopping.
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OCTOBER
We had a marvelous time!
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OCTOBER
HAL is changing its tone. Older cruisers don't feel quite as welcome anymore.
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SEPTEMBER
Staff including cabin staff were excellent. Ship captain had sense of humor and was respected by his staff. All staff were very attentive.
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SEPTEMBER
Loved being on this ship. Pristine! Service Oriented! Great Food! The only negative was the entertainment part...didn't fit 'us' at all however we do know folks who loved it. So..personal preference!
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MAY
Thoroughly enjoyed this cruise...ports and ship. Loved the sea days as port excursions can be a bit tiring.
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FEBRUARY
The crew was not only courteous and friendly, but most accommodating when special requests were made. The dining room was exceptional, so light and airy. We treated ourselves to dinner and both the Pinnacle Grill and Tamarind. Both specialty restaurants were exceptional. The true highlights were the staff in both venues. Loved the entertainment in both the BB King Nightclub and Billboard on Board. We would not hesitate to book another cruise on the Nieuw Statendam and her sister ship, Konigsdam.
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<div>I have sailed with this company 4 times now. Each and every time I have not been disappointed. All the amenities are first class. If you enjoy a more mature and adult crowd this is the ship for you.</div>
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<div>Barely broken in (I understand this was the third voyage, and I will say those YouTube reviews were not particularly instructive. Holland America's attention to food is a strong point, and I will state with confidence that your vegan/vegetarian clients will be pleased with the options. My college-age son is rather extreme in terms of that diet. A maitre d' provided us with a menu, from which he ordered the next day's dinner the night before. The kid was well-satisfied and pleased with the food (as well he should be, since I paid for it). Particularly excellent is that the waitstaff (fantastic! fantastic! the best I have experienced at sea, though as a reference I've only sailed the fairly standard lines (Carnival, Celebrity, Royal Caribbean, Costa) knew that we had a vegan in our dining group -- and we had the "anytime dining") Also notable is that even when we showed up in the main dining room at peak times, we experienced waits of no longer than four or five minutes even with the anytime dining. Meals were superbly plated -- good to look at as well as tasty; there were just a couple of misses, with chewy beef dishes and a sweet-and-sour shrimp). The desserts were delicious and, in many cases, intricately assembled. Extraordinary. We were less than pleased with the activities and entertainment. The "World Stage" setup with LED screens is a bit limiting, and if you like the old-fashioned productions with singers and dancers, props and a small band, you'll be quite disappointed. The guest performers -- a "mentalist/magician" who blew his big act, and a comedian were bombs, and embarrassingly so; a German juggler came out better, and the house dance ensemble offered two shows with varied music and styles. They were the best dancers I have ever seen on a cruise ship. A downside is that two nights of a seven-day sailing were largely repeats. Holland America seems to be putting its money on the Music Walk venues -- the Rolling Stone Rock Room, Billboard Lounge (dueling pianists), Lincoln Center Stage (pop classical, so-so ensemble of college music major capability) and the best by my reckoning the BB King Blue's Club. The latter ensemble, with two horns, was tight. The Rolling Stone Rock Room offered up a tired fare of "classic rock": "Born to be Wild", Springsteen and Mellencamp. I'd put it on par with a club bar band. I like rock, but things got loud -- LOUD -- at times. I would have enjoyed a steel drum outfit on the lido deck -- which you will not find on Nieuw Statendam. If I had any bone to pick, it would be Holland America's double-booking at Half Moon Cay-- as its two biggest ships, the Koningsdam and Nieuw Statendam were tendered on the same day. Too crowded. The beach was a constant stream of folks, and long lines greeted anyone wanting the subpar (not at all up to the line's standard, even accounting for the fact that it's private island fare) buffet there. Shame. It didn't help that our ship was filled beyond the 2650 or so passengers it lists as typical. However, the staff managed to keep pace. They, and the food, are what make Holland America exemplary.</div>
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