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Login 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.
Holland America Cruise Ships are geared to adults in my opinion. They do not have mega ships in their fleet. There is much onboard for adults including a casino. The music venues are excellent and available each evening. There are dueling pianos, a Rock Band and Motown and jazz venues. They have shops, trivia games, tastings, and more. There are indoor and outdoor pool areas, excellent quick eats around the pool, a Lido deck with international foods and a dining room with excellent food and presentation. There are also speciality restaurants. The staff is the nicest and always trying to may your cruise experience the best. Our verandah cabin had more storage space than any cruise line we have sailed on in our 10+ cruises. They offer special Have It All packages that truely meet up to their expections. And if you book early enough, you can often get your gratuities included. They offer a variety of ports and tours. Their airline reservation desk is also well done. My choice for Cruising is Holland America for all it offers.
We have sailed similar itineraries few times but this one included the Faroe Islands, 4 ports in Greenland and Scotland for the Tattoo. We particularly liked that for the 28 days there were only 7 sea days which unfortunately turned into 10. This cruise has many tender ports and with a ship this large the ship cannot get close enough so a strong wind makes the longer tender time undoable. We missed three ports which was very disappointing. Otherwise we had good, long stays in port giving us ample opportunity to both hike and to visit the town centers. The service aboard Holland America is always excellent, no problems there. We chose for the first time to only eat in the buffet area. The food ranged from excellent to boring. The menu seemed to repeat far too often. We will be going back to the dining room on an anytime basis in the future. Now what I really want to talk about is- my cabin. First I do not get seasick. A cruise consultant recommended this room - an ocean view cabin in the very front of the ship at the very center. It gives you a wide sweeping view or as I called it the “captain’s view”. Being where it is it is also extra long, very spacious and all for a few dollars more than an inside cabin. Great cabin! The low points are the missed ports with no compensation and Hollan America entertainment is becoming boring, they need to rework their programs. Overall a great cruise. And the captain did work very hard, successfully, to find a hole in the clouds for the solar eclipse.
Firstly, our cabin was extremely comfortable; the cabin stewards did an excellent job of keeping it clean and tidy every day. Inside cabins are, by nature, slightly more claustrophobic, but we have been more than satisfied on both occasions we have stayed in one on the Nieuw Statendam. Our cabin location had some reverb/sound travel from the World Stage during rehearsals and performances, though it never disturbed our sleep. The bathroom was once again clean and comfortable, though again I thought the shower didn't drain especially well. The food in the Dining Room was consistently excellent, and our waiters were lovely, with the Lido being consistent as usual. The Canaletto was excellent for the price ($25), as was the Pinnacle Grill lunch ($25) and the Tamarind ($35). All three speciality restaurants showed exceptional value for money, and we were thoroughly impressed by all of them. The entertainment was once again excellent, with our Travel Director giving informative port talks, and the BB King's and Vivace Ensemble were clearly very talented and enjoyed what they did. Holland America Line has a great kids' entertainment program from my personal experience, though I can't comment on the state of it on this cruise. The public areas were always clean and tidy, especially the restrooms. Once again, the fare we paid for our inside cabin gave us exceptional value for money, considering how much it would have been to see each of these places individually; though remember to account for extra expenses when budgeting, such as the crew appreciation, speciality dining and excursions. The service was typically exceptional; everyone we interacted with was happy and genuinely enjoyed what they did. Our waiters and cabin stewards in particular were lovely to talk to and get to know.
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.
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.
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.
