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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.
Putu & Teguh were friendly & attentive cabin stewards. The food & service in the main dining room were great as well as the Lido Market. Our head waiter, Aris, was very attentive & remembered our preferences. But this was the 3rd time in a row that we’ve had a noisy cabin. Everything from popping, creaking, flushing, & thumping. This made it difficult to sleep. The World Stage entertainment was just so-so. The comedian, Bengt, was the best. Where the Pinnacle class ships excel is the Music Walk. The talent excelled, especially the pianist/singers at Billboard Onboard as well as the entire band at BB King’s Blues Club. As a handicapped passenger, embarkation was fairly easy without a long wait. We attended most of the trivia events which were fun. This was a transatlantic crossing with fortunately smooth sailing. There was lots of time for relaxing & watching movies. With plenty of public spaces, the ship never seemed crowded.
As long time Princess cruisers, we decided to give Holland America a try. One day prior to this cruise we drove to the Holiday Inn Express on State Road 84 in Ft. Lauderdale. We had a comfortable room and went to the provided breakfast by 7 a.m. to avoid the crowds. On Saturday morning we drove directly to the Palm garage at 9:30 a.m. There were no handicapped spots available but we got a spot on the 3rd deck. The spots were very tight. We took the elevator to the first floor and a crossing guard waved us across the road to Terminal 26. A porter promptly took our suitcase and we headed to check in. Before long we were seated in a lounge of priority handicapped guests. The ship was not cleared to board until 11:30 so it was a long wait but the good news is the cabins were ready and we headed directly to ours. We were in a fully accessible Neptune Suite and the room and balcony were amazing! Nicely laid out, spacious and with comfortable furnishings. I went to the New York Deli and got delicious corned beef sandwiches and then stopped at the Neptune lounge to get Diet Cokes. I met the concierge staff Princess and Crystal who were friendly and helpful throughout the week. After completing our mandatory safety video and trip to our muster station we were happy to see our suitcase arrived and spent the rest of the afternoon unpacking and enjoying the balcony. Our room steward Pande and his assistant Komar did an excellent job the entire week, meeting our needs, keeping the room spotless and our ice bucket full. Each time we left a laundry bag I was so pleased that they returned our clothing back to us within 24 hours along with a personal note from the laundry staff. Throughout the cruise we were delighted with the many touches like this. We settled into ship life easily. Morning started with a trip to the Crow’s Nest to get coffee and tea to take back to the room, along with a stop at the Lido Market for a pastry or muffin. Later we headed to the New York Deli for a nice breakfast. There were many choices such as eggs fried or scrambled, bacon, sausage, bagels, bagel sandwiches, fruit, juices, coffee and more. We enjoyed this peaceful spot with an ocean view. Lunch was varied. We tried the Lido Market with endless choices, really good burgers and fries at the Dive In, salads at the New York Deli and soup and quiche at the Grand Dutch Café. We usually ate dinner at the Club Orange Restaurant. We liked many of the meals there especially the beef tenderloin and dover sole entrees. We found the prime rib and pork chop entrees to be overcooked. We ate one evening at the Pinnacle Grill which was a very nice settling, although we found the filet mignons ordered medium to arrive medium well. It must be noted that at all venues the pastries and desserts were delicious. At Grand Turk we had reserved a handicapped accessible cabana at Margaritaville from Holland shore excursions. The weather was perfect and we enjoyed several hours relaxing, having a margarita and a Cheeseburger in Paradise for lunch. At Key West we had to go through an immigration process that was extremely organized and efficient. Shortly after, I left the ship for the one-hour trolley tour I had booked while my husband stayed on board. The trolley driver was very informative and made the tour fun. During other days I used the hot tubs, took a line dancing class, we played games, read books and went to various talks. Our favorite daytime talks were Coffee with Clare and City on a Sea. Our evenings included listening to music at Billboard onboard, Rolling Stones Lounge and B.B. Kings Blue Club. The music at B.B. Kings was excellent with 4 musicians and 2 vocalists. We also went to the World Stage to see comedian Alycia Cooper and comedian/magician Doc Dixon. We found both of these very entertaining! On disembarkation morning we got coffee and cereal from room service which was a nice surprise as this is not available the last morning on Princess. We waited in our stateroom until our luggage group was called at 7:30 a.m. The disembarkation was very quick and easy and by 8:00 we were in our car headed home. We’re very glad we gave Holland America a try. While we enjoy the larger Princess ships a bit more, we would definitely do a HAL cruise again if the dates and itinerary worked best.
Have been cruising on HAL for years and love cruising on the Nieuw Statendam. The ship is gorgeous, spacious and spotless. We always cruise in a Neptune Suite on HAL and they are by far the best on their newer Pinnacle class. Food overall was very good. Our worst meal was in Rudi’s Sel De Mer, which was disappointing as I was very excited to try! It was laughably bad. A few more children than usual due to spring break. HAL has gotten very bad with having almost no activities during the day and nothing really starting until the late evening. Half Moon Cay is amazing as usual, even with the construction for the new areas and pier. Drink service in the casino was VERY slow. Much easier to just go to a bar rather than wait on a waiter. Crew was mostly fantastic, but a few grumpy ones which is VERY unusual for HAL. Overall a great time.
This was one of the greatest cruises we've ever sailed. The food was high quality, the entertainment was great, and the service was awesome! There are some some signs that the ship is aging, but aside by that, the staterooms were clean, and our steward was passionate with us. He learned our names within the first day. People think that Holland America Line is for older peole, but being a kid, it was awesome! Though I can't tell how good the fitness center was, there were some other things kids can do. The High Score kids club had arcades and other video games plus some sitting area. There were some areas to get your daily walks or jogs. The Lido Market had a variety of food from different parts of the world, and they were high quality. The entertainment was mainly in the World Stage Theater. There were some music area like B.B Kings Blue Club or Billboard on Board. I think this ship is recommended for families because there was a lido pool or board games in the Crow's Nest. Embarking the ship was a breeze and was quick getting on the ship. Will definitely go again the Nieuw Statendam. Shout out to the main dining room server Arief and his assistant server Andrew. Shout out to Raymond our steward. Shout out to Nike the Dive-In restaurant cashier (dive in is complimentary).
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.
