Holland America Nieuw Statendam Ship Tour And Review. 6 Things You Need To Know 

Just got back from a week of Caribbean cruising on the Nieuw Statendam and it was fantastic!

Just got back from an 11 day Iberian cruise on Neue Statendam and was my first ever cruise, it was amazing. We started in Copenhagen Denmark on September 3 and then boarded the ship on 9/6. We had sea day on 9/7 and then Dover England on 9/8. 2 more sea days and then Sept 11 in Porto Portugal, Sept 12 in Lisbon and then Sept 13 in Cadiz Spain. Finally Barcelona on 9/15 after a sea day and then off boarded in Civicchetiva (Rome) Italy and went straight to the airport because my flight was at 1:15pm back to SFO. I barely got to see Italy that day but at least we did the other countries and was pretty amazed. My favorite spot on the ship is the Rolling Stone Rock Room where I got to see an amazing British rock group 3 times on the cruise, being a rock guitarist myself I totally enjoyed that. Also loved the BB King Blues bar venue. I also had to do the art auction and bid on and won a magnificent art piece by Alexander Chen called Manhattan Celebration. (Old World Trade Center background with the Statue of Liberty in the foreground on 4th of July). My cabin was an inside room up on the 6th deck and we had 2 dressy nights in the formal dining room on this cruise. The only bad part is that it went by so fast and I gained a couple pounds from all the food I ate in the Lido market 😂😂. A fabulous Cruise and the countries we went to were amazing. Just wish I could have seen more of of England since we only got to see Dover, being a Port city,

This is a very well done review! And everything mentioned about the ship I needed to know in just over 11 minutes. Thank you!

Leaving week from tomorrow on the Nieuw Statendam. This was very helpful!

Thanks for the review. I can't wait to get on the boat this Sunday!

Thanks, Gary. I'm on this one over Christmas. Very informative, much appreciated.

So excited to try Holland America on this ship in a few months!!!!

Thank you, I recently cruised the Oosterdam to Alaska and enjoyed Holland America, and I am really intrigued by this new class of Holland America ships with a few extra modern and select options. Thanks much !

Great review, thank you. Going on it next Sunday. Love HAL!

Great video footage, thanks for sharing your video with us

Thanks. very good video. Now I'm even more excited to go on that ship!

Tamarind was my favorite specialty restaurant on the HAL ships that have it. We always book at least two nights there right away. Haven’t been on the Niew Statendam yet but have been on the Niew Amsterdam which is similar. Love the music walk too. HAL is definitely one of my favorite lines.

Thank you so much. going on a cruise next week and I wanted to know the best spots. Great review, keep up the good work!

Love your honest reviews! Thanks!

Looks lovely love Holland America traditional but still well priced.

Really great review, a lot of info packed into a short time which is the way I like it! 👍🏼😉💗

I've been on this ship and it's wonderful! Great staff, accommodations, food! Loved everything, well almost. I wish there was a space on the promenade deck for chairs or loungers but that's about it. So much better than the Norwegian Escape I was on shortly before. Hope to go on this ship again when the world gets back in shape!

Great video Gary, Ship looks wonderful and I love the more in depth shore excursion lounge

All of your reviews are superb. Honest, realistic and simply spot on. We have always preferred Holland America...

Thanks for the overview! Inspiring me to plan another HAL trip. (Your Westerdam video was extremely helpful for last trip's preparation.)

I would love to work in crewship someday🙂 great review

Very enjoyable, hope to take a cruise in the not too distant future.

Thanks for the review, going on it the first week of March. I noticed better excursions as I’ve sailed with HAL before and they had no scuba diving . Now they offer scuba diving at each port. Seems they are starting to welcome younger folks . I love the quietness of HAL and I’m 50’s.

Another valuable and enjoyable video as always - many thanks Mr. B! I'm booked on the Koningsdam in March 2019 so I enjoyed this as a preview of what I hope is a similar experience. I'm really looking forward to Tamarind which looks to be a big step up from some other lines' implementations of the Asian/Asian Fusion concept. Great review.

Thanks Gary. Will be crusing on January 20 for the ABC cruise

Thanks, Gary! We will be cruising on the Nieuw Statendam in April and this was a very informative introduction.

Awesome video! I’m so excited because I’ll be celebrating my 21st birthday on this cruise in 3 weeks!!

It was here in Rostock-Warnemünde/Germany a few days ago i think. Impressive ship.

Nieuw Statendam is my favorite ship!

We will be on this beautiful ship to Norway in May 2019. Thank you for this wonderful review, it was so informative!!

Thank-you.

Great review. Ship looks so much like the Koningsdam. Love the BB king blues club. Culinary Arts has AMAZING food.

if you’re cruising on any holland ship, you HAVE to go to the dive in and get their naked fries. they are the best things i’ve ever tasted 10/10 recommend

This video reminds me 23 years ago when I first joined as a crew on board the old Statendam in Sandiego, oh my God almost ¼ century ago 😂

I look forward to cruising on Nieuw Statendam after COVID-19.

Another excellent video, thank you! However, I didn't hear the 3pm afternoon tea mentioned. We find that a fantastic onboard excursion to the MDR. I hope it was good on your cruise too! Thanks again.

Great to see HA getting a Refresh.

Good job Gary!

Great video, Thanks for sharing. My wife & I are going on the Nieuw Statendam next month, we're looking forward to it.

Was just on the Kongingsdam and we were totally disappointed with the food in the market buffet area. All the hot food was cold. Many people complained but nothing was ever done. Breakfast eggs were all watered down. The hamburger place was great as the burgers and fries were hot. The ship itself was beautiful.

Really enjoy your reviews! Last week we were on the Carnival Magic and moored next to the spectacular Nieuw Statendam. Upon setting sail the two ships treated us to a horn blast off! Quick clip on my channel. Cheers!

I'm booked on NS Dec 2019 to the Caribbean. MDR looks like a banquet hall. I'm excited for the Dutch restaurant. HAL IMO needs to improve their production shows. I am excited for an Opera performance. I love HAL for their great food & service. The bars look good

I can’t wait until we get to talk a cruise with y’all.

I remember in 2006 I saw a meteorite plunge in to the ocean when I was in lido deck aft at around 2 am on the oosterdam ,somewhere in the mexico region.

Did you mention on one of your videos a way to get in contact with others who will be going on your cruise, prior to departure? Loving your videos by the way. THANKS

I was looking forward to a review on this ship & it was a great one! Leaving out of Ft. Lauderdale on her in a few weeks. Looks awesome.

I’m on the ship rn

Thank you for your wonderful video! We really enjoy your video and watched almost every video. We plan to cruise to Alaska with Holland America, I understand there are 5 different ships to choose. 5 Best Holland America Line Cruise Ships for Your First Voyage ms Amsterdam. MS Amsterdam is a regal ship with unexpectedly sophisticated art and antique collections. ... ms Eurodam. Known for her elegant blend of historic cruise line atmosphere with contemporary upgrades, ms Eurodam successfully attracts classic cruisers and first-timers. ... ms Prinsendam. ... ms Westerdam. ... Nieuw Amsterdam. Which one would you recommend? I really appreciate it. Thank you again.

We have our first suite booked on New Amsterdam, $150 higher than a veranda, for a short 5 night cruise. The ship looks great, love Holland American's food. I'm not liking everything going on with the Celebrity Edge, might send more of our business HAL's way if these changes go fleet wide.

Good comprehensive review as always. Surprised to hear she only carries 2,600 passengers as her built up look suggests a much higher load

I'm taking this ship for a 2 week transatlantic cruise leaving from Rome next Sunday. I booked as a single for only 1066$. I looked the other day and it was even cheaper. Should be fun.

Do you know where the quad room bunk bed is stored? Heard over bed but is it tucked into ceiling so it isn't obvious?

Very well done. We are thinking about booking a cruise on this ship and we were wondering about it. Excellent job with your descriptions. Thank You...

Do you know if they have eliminated smoking in the casino? I also am not a fan of being exposed to smoke.

Wow, maybe someday I will be able to afford a cruise. Thank you!

Thx, Question ; i do not see any landramat ?

when choosing your room be sure it is not near any music venue. we had to move to another room as the BB King lounge was one floor above us

I just cruised this ship. Fabulous service throughout the ship. Canaletto menu has been redone, and it is far better than on previous (smaller) ships. Well worth the $15, and I expect it to increase as did Pinnacle. Pinnacle was outstanding also.

Hi - my partner and I are very much considering taking a transatlantic cruise on the Nieuw Statendam this winter, and there is one issue that we can’t seem to get clarity on. During the days, is the screen playing shows/movies, and if so, how loud is the volume? My partner has a noise sensitivity, and appreciates a quiet poolside experience at least during the daytime. The movies at night is not an issue.

I want to do the cruise from Florida to England but it's only one way. How would I get back to the states? Are there cruises that will bring you BACK?

Is there still a sun deck above the crow's nest and above Tamirind like on the Nieuw Amsterdam? Thanks for the great review.

Thinking about booking a cruise on this ship. Never been on one before. Can the seas get very rough there?

We had a lovely cruise. Everything first rate except for 5:15 P.M. early dinner seating. They should return it to 6:00 P.M.

Hi Garry, Always look forward to your excellent reviews. Would you recommend Holland America Line as the best cruise line for an Alaskan cruise out of Vancouver or Seattle? Regards, Roger

Thank you Gary. Very informative!! Are the pools heated? Would like to hear details on their packages v ROI! Are they worth it?

Hello Gary going Caribbean for new years on marella explorer 12 islands,do you have videos featuring nice beaches to visit Thanks Ed

wow

Was that an actual clip of the BB King band onboard this year?

Great review, going on Niew Statendam i sep, did u eat in Pinnacle Grill?Whats the cover charge? And is it worth it? Keep those videos coming :0)

Thank you so much! Awesome video. Question - are there more suite benefits? Like priority in embarkation? Or is it just the Club Orange restaurant? ( For example, in Cunard they offer a special lounge, afternoon tea, special restaurant and priority in embarkation)

I wonder if Gelato has any non-dairy options for those of us unable to handle dairy?

Hey I really like this ship but never cruised Holland. How does it compare to royal Caribbean??

Hoping to book this trip for the family and was wondering where to get a good deal and save some money? Thanks in advance for any help or suggestions!

Has anyone gone on this ship and can talk about the WIFI? Is it reliable for communicating/facetiming with family at home?

maybe you know the meaning for the term POSH. my mom told me the meaning long time ago.

We'll be on this ship in January. Can't wait, been waiting for your review. I've seen the video 8 times. We got an amazing deal on a neptune suite. $600 per person with a casino offer. Too good to pass up. What were the big differences in Club Orange?

I will be going to Norway in July. What to avoid?

Just took this for a week to Norway. Nice ship, quiet and restful. Would be pretty nice if they ditched a premium restaurant or two for another lounge. The crows nest was always packed, the premium restaurant Tamarid at the back was always empty. Make that another lounge/game room. Also, the food was terrible. I mean shockingly, incredibly bad. Would do HAL again but will make sure it's another ship w/ a different set of cooks!

First time cruisers here. We will be on this beautiful ship in three weeks. We are trying to be light packers and since we are flying into Florida, we will be traveling with just our carry ons and two back packs. I keep reading everywhere that you can take your carry on with you when you board the ship but have to wait for your luggage. Will we have to wait to get our two carry-ons once we are on the ship or can we take them right with us? Are they just calling our backpacks the “carry-ons?” Thanks everyone!

Have you folks been on HA since Covid-19 ended?

We sailed the Koningsdam last fall. I did not like the dining area “Club Orange”. I liked the look of the MDR much better. I don’t understand the appeal of the Club Orange dining room. Hopefully the other perks are worth it.

It's so big

This thought just occurred to me, imagine the passengers on a cruise ship in the Titanic 1912 type of ship were suddenly transported to this ship, and could make any sense of it.. What thoughts would they have? This ship seems more my speed 👍👍🚢

HA is our favorite cruise line and Nieuw Statendam is one of our favorite ships. It would be a bit helpful if you narrated your excellent videos at a slower pace. Also, if your image were set off to one side of your video it would give viewers a greater view of the background; sort'a what Rick Steve does with his travel videos.

Hi Gary and thank you for another great video! We are going on this ship in April 2019...the cabin reviews are very helpful.....we always go on HAL and have stayed in the best suites...but this time we're saving some money and going in a Veranda stateroom with balcony...we like deck 7....let me double check with you....do the Veranda staterooms just have a shower? (We prefer to only have a shower.)...thanx in advance.....see ya!

How can you design a ship for 14 day transAtlantic crossings without a library? Barbaric.

Heb in 68 en 69. Op de Statendam gevaren

I've been watching a lot of cruise ship videos lately. I noticed that none of the ships seem to have an option for black / African/Caribbean dining. Also haven't seen any Chinese food, which I'm fond of.

Does Holland America cater to solo travelers?

Is this the one that has engine trouble, 3/23/2019? Slowly making it’s way back to Ft. Lauderdale.

That was insane over the top! Where’s the onboard Sunday chapel to praise God for a His grace on that spectacular ship? Or maybe those who take the cruise believe they really deserve all that?

I miss hal

Just finished a ten day Quebec City to Boston on this ship (September 2022). Great food and great staff but opting for the "Have It All Package" of internet, fine dining, excursions and liquor was over promised and under delivered. Internet was useless even if you paid the additional $50 USD upgrade. Excursions booked up too quickly. Fine dining selection was done for you (you didn't get a choice). Open seating in the dining room left you to eat after 9 PM. While the music entertainment at night was excellent, daytime activities were left to your own accord. Cruise director lacked all enthusiasm. This ship is for you if you are looking for a non-excitable time.

That was fast... Thanks anyway

It’s pretty well understood that if one person in a cabin purchases a package, then the other person is required to do so. I have never been on a cruise where this was not true. I cannot imagine why you would say it’s insulting. It’s simply an industry standard. I completely disagree. It was my favorite cruise ship. And it’s Half Moon Cay, it’s pronounced “key” but it’s spelled Cay. The decor is not poor, it’s pretty comparable to what I’ve seen. I don’t understand why you seem so determined to be negative about it. I loved the spa. It was clean, well stocked. Personnel very helpful. Towels taken away often. Wonderful steam room. Beautiful heated loungers. We’re going on another cruise and I’m definitely booking the spa. You seem to be attempting to make your opinions “facts”. They aren’t facts. Just opinions, which is fine. The Tamarind is indeed wonderful. Your spelling is atrocious. I deeply appreciate that the Lido serves food. I’ve been on cruises where people cough into the food, sneeze all over it, drop their food into other dishes, thus contaminating the entire bowl. No, thank you. I very much appreciate that the staff dishes it up, and they’ve always been very accommodating about what I want and how much. I have no idea why you would say it’s like a soup kitchen, it’s nothing of the sort. See how I turned my opinions into facts, just like you did? I think you are simply confused about what you like and what others may like.

Sure do wish he would slow down and complete a thought. Very confusing at times and hard to understand at others.

Choose another ship. This was our least favourite cruise. But if you’re booked, you’ll enjoy the Dutch cafe with the best Belgium beer and Dutch delights as well as superb decor and location. You’ll enjoy half moon Kay. The best beach I have ever been to. The few dance shows are love,y and hang out for the whole show at BbKing, with top talent. Your stateroom has a great design but poor decor. Spa is one of the worst at sea. Gym is good but staff is snobby. Lido is like a soup kitchen where you ask for food. Best resto is Tamerin ..truly best sévices and food. Drink package is the worst and wine selection is poor quality, grocery store quality and very sweet or vinegry. My none drinking spouse was required to purchase a package. This was insulting.

I learned absolutely nothing from this video. Is there a nightclub? Fitness classes? Night parties? What type of weightlifting equipment? Nightlife? Etc, etc