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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.
My first cruise with Holland America was excellent. From the friendly staff, cleanliness of the ship, the food in the dining room and on the Lido deck, the entertainment--it was all wonderful! The biggest surprise was the spaciousness of our inside cabin. We were on deck 6, towards the back. The room was much better than other inside cabins on other cruise lines. There was plenty of storage, including drawers at the foot of the beds that we didn't discover until day 2! The bathroom was nice sized with a bigger shower than I have at home! We did discover that the inside cabins do have different configurations. Our room opened to a short hall with bathroom and closets on either side. Our friends cabin on deck 4 opened right at the foot of the beds with the hall to the side. This made the cabin feel much smaller so be sure to get a cabin that opens with the hall.
This was our second HAL cruise and for the most part it was quite good. (Evidenced by the fact that while we were on-board, we booked two HAL cruises for 2027.) Here's the good: Service (just wow!) Lido food (better than MDR) Behind the Scenes Tour Port talks (but extremely crowded!) The history of HAL presentation (very well done and will watch it again on our next HAL cruise) The Orange Party (fun!) Bilboard Onboard (Loved it!) Covered pool area Evening movies on the pool deck Crows Nest area (great bar and amazing views) Here's what could use some improvement: Food quality in the MDR was inconsistent. (If it hadn't been for enjoying the company of our dinner mates, we probably would have eaten every meal in the buffet.) It would have been helpful if HAL would have provided more information regarding which ports required tenders. This would have helped with planning our port activities. Here's what was just flat out bad: Shows on the World Stage (They were tired, unenthusiastic, boring, and just not entertaining. Billboard Onboard was infinitely better.)
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.
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.
