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
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
We thoroughly enjoyed our cruise to the Arctic Circle and Nord Kapp - Holland America were excellent - comfort, cabins, entertainment, food was delicious with a vast range of everything and ALL the staff went out of their way to please - nothing was too much trouble. I would definitely recommend Holland Amrrica as a cruise line and we would certainly cruise with them in the future.
We were excited to have an accessible cabin as these are hard to get. 8145 was excellent, spacious enough to allow the wheelchair to be manoeuvred easily and an automatic front door for easy access. However I complained immediately to Guest Services who offered us another cabin but it was not accessible and too small. They did offer us earplugs and at the end of the cruise added $250 to our onboard credit by way of compensation. I have written to Holland America as we feel the amount of compensation for a ruined holiday is derisory but have yet to hear from them. I am surprised that no one appears to have complained about this noise before because it is constant and when you eat in the Lido you see the trolleys being used regularly and hear first hand the noise they make. We had so looked forward to the cruise and the crew were excellent but it would have been so much better if we had not been so tired all of the time.
Fabulous cruise, ship is impressive from the start, well laid out and simple to get around. Staff are superlative and always eager to help. Captain Noel's midday briefings are not to be missed. The entertainment team were excellent . Wilson is a delight - Good Job! Food in all venues was delicious but I would recommend a meal in the Tamerind and The Pinnacle. Meals in the main Dining Room were usually also available in the Buffet Lido but it was lovely eating in Dining Room as it felt a bit special.
