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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.
Best Cruise Ship Awards
Nieuw Statendam’s inspired design and entertainment options earned it Best New Cruise Ship and Best Mid-Size Cruise Ship awards, among other accolades. Passengers and cruise critics love this sublime ship.
This was our third cruise on Holland America and it continues to deliver very good value in our eyes. We have also sailed multiple times on ach of Carnival, Princess, Celebrity and NCL. We are in our 40s with 2 kids aged 11 and 14. No doubt that the fellow cruisers tend to be older, with very few kids on board. That said, the combination of excellent live performances (BB King Blues Band is absolutely fantastic, Rolling Stones excellent), good food all around (diverse buffet, good salads, good dining room experience), fantastic service (the staff was one of the better ones we have witnessed on all our cruises - good vibes could be felt throughout the week), interesting "extras" (the Lido fanfare for Mardi Gras was very fun), very nice cabins, pristine ship, excellent embarkation/debarkation, .... I would like to add that despite the few kids on board, there is a very nice room for teens called the "High Score" with multiple free games, including some pinball machines. No nickel and diming here. Well done HAL! Only drawback I would say is that we didn't particularly care for the few shows by the resident singers and dancers. That said again, the excellent BB King and Rolling Stone bands made up for that. We also enjoyed the comedian Frank Townsend very much. As you can hear, we were very pleased with our week and warmly recommend the Nieuw Statendam!!!
This was my first time on a Pinnacle class ship and I really enjoyed it. We were in a balcony Category VD room on the 5th floor and it was very spacious and plenty of room for all our stuff for this 7 night Caribbean trip. We used it as a getaway from the cold and it fit the bill. The weather was perfect every day with highs in the low 80's and low humidity. No rain and lots of great sunsets. We really enjoyed all the live music but it's not perfect. We listened to Zach and Grace, the two piano players in Billboard On Board each night and while their vocals aren't the strongest, they have a fun banter between them and play lots of great tunes. Our favorite music show were two solo performances. One by Levi, the pianist from the Rolling Stones Lounge and Mike the sax player. They did a pre-dinner show and killed it. The other was Aaron, a guitarist with the Rolling Stones Lounge that also did a pre-dinner solo. HAL should have those two acts every night! Claire the cruise director was awesome. Our main dining room waiter Gerald was excellent and always had our drinks ready for us and got us out in time for the late shows. We occasionally had to wait for open seating around 7:15 PM but never more than 10 minutes. The food at both the main dining room, the Lido and room service were all very good. The desserts at the Lido for lunch could be improved. They need more good chocolate desserts! They also had food after 10 pm but we didn't go there since we were still stuffed from dinner. We also liked the Dive In for burgers and hot dogs and I think they have the best French fries at sea (so crispy!). The pizza at the NY Deli place was also good. We got that to watch the Super Bowl on the big screen by the pool. Afternoon tea was also very nice with sweet and savory goodies and good tea served in the dining room. The entertainment they brought on board was excellent. The comedian Jose Sarduy was so funny and the Brazilian guitarist, Diego Figuieredo was so talented and very personable. Also embarkation and disembarkation were a breeze. We were on and off in minutes. No lines/waiting. All in all we had a great cruise. So much so we booked another cruise on the Nieuw Statendam this summer for Scotland and Ireland!
Great cruise except but unexpected changes. Drink package has been lowered to $11 from $13 and the prices of drinks has be increased leaving drink package choices very limited. Signs everywhere saying you can just pay the difference. The difference of $1 on a drink becomes 1.72 when the service charge and gratuity are added. Room was very small but had a very large veranda. Dining was a problem for the only time one could get in the eat “any time restaurant “was before 6 or after 8:30. Told they didn’t accept reservations during the 6:00 to 8:30 hrs The wait for a table during that time interval was over 1 hr. At 4 star level one would expect help getting a table. Not so. We will Never do anytime dining again. Other than those problems. This ship has an amazing group of music entertainers. Every night we moved from billboard to bb king for a minimum of 3 hrs.
Step into a private haven characterized by light, space and elegance. Our interior designer, guided by guest feedback, was given the freedom to completely reimagine staterooms aboard. The result: welcome modern touches such as bedside USB ports and frameless shower glass doors, as well as luxe appointments like customized wooden cabinetry.
Grab one of our signature burgers by the pool at Dive-In, choose sophisticated ambiance in our elegant dining room, spend a romantic evening in the Pinnacle Grill or enjoy in-room dining any time of day.
Boasting an expansive range of enrichment facilities and opportunity, Holland America Line's ships are bound to offer something you'll want to know more about.
Dazzling entertainment options abound on board Nieuw Statendam. The new Lincoln Center Stage and Billboard Onboard venues join the already popular B.B. King’s Blues Club for a complete new “Music Walk” experience.
Onboard activities abound, including intimate tasting and wine-blending classes at BLEND by Chateau Ste. Michelle.
Whether you want to workout in the Fitness Centre, learn yoga, pamper yourself with a massage and spa treatment, or enjoy a game of basketball, there's a perfect onboard activity for everyone.
Rejuvenate at our Greenhouse Spa, take a Pilates class or simply relax and unwind.
Holland America Line's youth activities program, Kids Club, offers an array of entertaining events for kids and teens ages 3-17, supervised by a full-time, professionally trained staff. They'll have an opportunity to join other kids their age for arts and crafts, sports, video game competitions, scavenger hunts, challenging team games and themed parties.
Note: Kids Club is not offered on cruises of 25-days or longer, including all Legendary and Grand Voyages. We will offer a selection of children’s activities throughout these longer voyages for any children who may be onboard.
Safety Comes First
Safety is our primary concern and strict policies are in place for effective supervision. Adult guests are not permitted to remain in Kids Club unless attending to a special-needs child.
Please note: During voyages with a high number of families onboard, we will make all efforts to accommodate interested parties. However, participation in our program cannot be guaranteed. Hours of operation may change to better serve our guests.
