Stylish and elegant, Nieuw Statendam is a fantastic member of the remarkable Holland America Line fleet; it combines a luxurious onboard experience and attentive service with exciting destinations and a relaxed, traditional cruising style. So, both your onboard experience and shore days will be memorable. The culinary experience onboard is also worth shouting about, with a wide range of cuisines available alongside menus that feature regional flavours and fresh food you won’t want to miss. With experiences that are simply too good to hurry through, Nieuw Statendam invites you to savour the journey and indulge in an incredible adventure.
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The ship in numbers
- Launched 2018
- Tonnage 100000
- Wheelchair accessible cabins 40
- Decks 12
- Lifts 12
- Pools 3
- Restaurants 11
- Formal nights Yes
- Kids clubs Yes
- Maximum capacity 2666
- Crew 1053
- Refurbished 2018
What's onboard
Dining
There’s no reason to go hungry onboard Nieuw Statendam as Holland America Line’s exemplary cuisine makes a strong experience. Whether you want a formal sit-down meal or some casual grub to go, your every need is perfectly catered for throughout the cruise.
- The Dining Room - elegant, regionally-inspired dishes in a spacious area with attentive service
- Lido Market - buffet-style treats to eat in or take away and eat poolside
- Pinnacle Grill - a meal focusing on premium ingredients paired with delicious wines
- Canaletto - the best of authentic Italian cuisine
- Tamarind - a culinary journey through Asian cooking traditions
- Dive-In - tasty comfort food perfectly made
- New York Pizza - indulge in a topping-packed slice of thin-crust pizza
- Nami Sushi - exquisite sushi and breathtaking ocean views
- Rudi Sel De Mer - a relaxed Mediterranean bistro, you’ll have the chance to enjoy flavourful classic Mediterranean dishes in a casual environment from a menu devised by Chef Rudi Sodamin
However, sometimes you just want to sleep in or enjoy your meal from the comfort of your room. If this sounds like you, you’ll be delighted to know that 24-hour, in-room dining means you won’t have to miss out on the sumptuous cuisine.
Entertainment
Music fans will be blown away by the talented live musicians and musical performances along MS Nieuw Statendam’s Music Walk. From B.B. King’s Blues Club to Billboard Onboard, other entertainment highlights include the World Stage, Casino and Movies Poolside.
Guests will also be impressed by the huge variety of bars and lounges, some open late into the night, ready to welcome them in for their favourite drink, conversations with fellow passengers and even a little dance to finish the evening off.
- Notes - offers an alternative evening entertainment in the form of whiskey tasting
- Ocean Bar - serving a huge array of wines and overlooking the atrium, it’s a prime spot for people watching
- Billboard Onboard - including a dance floor and singalong piano performances, this huge venue is great for partying
- Casino - providing players at the casino with a touch of Dutch courage
- Sea View Bar - popular amongst those lounging by the pool, grab a drink and enjoy it al fresco
- Panorama Bar - sip on an ice-cold beer as you observe the hustle and bustle of the Lido Deck
- Tamarind Bar - custom cocktails in a hidden-gem venue
- Sun Bar - savour your drink as you marvel at the beautiful sunset
Things to do
Make the most of your downtime on the ship and learn new skills at sea. Take part in wine tasting and blending or video-editing classes and you’ll be able to return home and impress your friends with your newfound talents. Alternatively, see nature come to life through specially made BBC Earth Experiences accompanied by live music or join in the fun of live cooking demonstrations with America’s Test Kitchen.
If you’d like to get outside and enjoy the fresh air, the ship’s decks also have lots of activities to offer. With a basketball court, jogging track, ping pong tables and outdoor fitness equipment, even the most restless of guests will find something to wear them out.
However, if you’d rather spend your holiday laying back and letting the world pass you by, Nieuw Statendam has all the facilities you could want. From two pools and three hot tubs to padded sun loungers, soak up the sun and refresh in the water in style. There’s even a giant movie screen where guests can enjoy the latest releases! For something even more luxurious, book an appointment at the huge Greenhouse Spa & Salon where the calming décor and world-class range of treatments are guaranteed to transport you to a new level of relaxation.
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Iglu Cruise customer reviews for Nieuw Statendam
Very good. Disappointed that Isle of Skye was advertised and not checked out before it was marketed.
Good itinery,good food,good programme s, excellent food choices, nice and clean cabins and lounges.
Unfortunately my wife had fractured her foot in a simple accident while we were assure. The ship has excellent medical care. The staff were concerned for her welfare and helped her to enjoy the trip as much as was possible. Once she is healed we will be looking to book another cruise on this excellent ship. Great food and superb staff thoughout the ship. Brilliant musical entertainment
First of all I will say the staff were excellent. When a tip is included in every purchase then you order a drink at a bar I expect it to be brought to my table not for me to stand there for 5 minutes to wait for it to be ready. Everywhere very busy, queuing at Dutch bar ridiculous, not enough seating at the lido buffet, if you're going to serve at the buffet (which is good hygiene wise) make sure you have enough people serving. . We had a couple of issues with our room which were sorted but we had to endure a sanitation smell for two days. One bar that made fresh orange juice on a 300mtr ship! and apparently none served after 9pm, "have it all" if it's alcohol. Outside space for a drink again very busy. The lido pool roof almost constantly closed, stiflingly hot. No advice given on making your own way to towns/cities just sell the often over priced transfer bus. Embarkation and disembarkation very good, getting to your dockside parking, an absolute joke. Docked at a different quay so a shuttle bus provided, waited 30 minutes for the bus then to collect your car someone writes your name over the top of the useless QR code gives it to someone else who walks 50 yds to an old red phone box (I kid you not) walks back to shout out names and away you go. I can only compare this cruise ship to the one there that I've been on, The Iona by P&O and my complaints on that ship. . . . zero. Holland America could learn a lot from a trip on The Iona.
Frequently Asked Questions
Cabins
What are the main types of cabins on Nieuw Statendam?
You can choose from standard Inside, Oceanview, and Balcony staterooms, alongside a selection of spacious, premium Suites.
Families and Kids
Is Nieuw Statendam family-friendly?
Yes, Nieuw Statendam is family-friendly as it has dedicated youth spaces, family-focused accommodations and the Music Walk featuring live music venues.
Does Nieuw Statendam have waterslides?
No, this ship focuses on a more relaxed, elegant pool deck experience without waterslides. The ship does feature the Lido Pool in the middle of the ship that has a retractable roof so it can be enjoyed in any weather as well as a large poolside movie screen. Also the Sea View Pool located at the back of the ship with two additional hot tubs and stunning stern views.
Food and drink
What are the main dining options on Nieuw Statendam?
Enjoy complimentary, multi-course meals in the elegant Main Dining Room, or visit the casual buffet for relaxed, flexible dining.
What speciality dining is there on Nieuw Statendam?
The ship offers three specialty dining options, Pinnacle Grill located on Deck 3 is a steakhouse and seafood fine dining restaurant with great ocean views and an elegant atmosphere. Also, Canaletto is located adjacent to the Lido Market on Deck 9 which is an Italian focused restaurant. Tamarind is a highly-rated Pan-Asian restaurant serving Southeast Asian, Chinese and Japanese dishes with spectacular top-deck ocean views.
Itineraries
Which ports does Nieuw Statendam usually sail out of?
Departures vary by season, commonly sailing from major hubs like Miami, Port Canaveral, Barcelona, Rome, or Southampton. Please check specific itineraries for exact departure locations.
Ship Features
What are the top highlights onboard Nieuw Statendam?
Its classic cruising traditions, live music walk, wrap-around teak promenade deck and the World Stage entertainment theater.
