Nieuw Statendam
“The second Pinnacle-class beauty — classic Dutch elegance across the Mediterranean and Caribbean.”
At 99,902 gross tons, Nieuw Statendam is the second-largest of 11 Holland America Line ships and #116 of the 214 ships we cover. See the biggest cruise ships ranked →
Nieuw Statendam entered service in December 2018 as the second ship in Holland America's Pinnacle class, echoing lead ship Koningsdam's design while sharpening the details — a two-deck Music Walk, an expansive art collection, and some of the line's best-reviewed specialty dining. She spends her summer season sailing round-trip from Civitavecchia (Rome) around the Western Mediterranean and Greek Isles, then repositions each winter to Fort Lauderdale for Caribbean cruises. At just over 2,600 guests, she's a mid-sized ship built for travellers who want genuine port time, excellent food, and a calmer, more classic cruise experience than the big mass-market lines offer.
A two-level Music Walk lined with live-music venues — including the Rolling Stone Rock Room, added specifically to Nieuw Statendam and Koningsdam — plus Rudi's Sel de Mer, one of the best-reviewed seafood restaurants at sea.
What’s Onboard
Dining
- ✓Rudi's Sel de Mer French seafood brasserie by Rudi Sodamin
- ✓Pinnacle Grill steakhouse with premium cuts and wine pairings
- ✓Tamarind Pan-Asian restaurant with Nami sushi bar
- ✓Canaletto Italian trattoria on the Lido deck
- ✓Club Orange concierge dining lounge
- ✓Lido Market buffet with regional culinary stations
Pools & Recreation
- ✓Retractable-roof Lido pool for year-round comfort
- ✓Greenhouse Spa & Salon with hydrotherapy pool and thermal suite
- ✓Sports court for basketball and volleyball
- ✓Fully equipped fitness centre with ocean views
- ✓Shuffleboard and mini-golf on the Sports Deck
- ✓Adults-only Sea View pool retreat
Entertainment
- ✓World Stage theatre with 270-degree LED screen
- ✓Music Walk: B.B. King's Blues Club, Lincoln Center Stage, Billboard Onboard
- ✓Rolling Stone Rock Room live music venue
- ✓Gallery Bar & Bistro overlooking the ship's art collection
- ✓Casino and Northern Lights lounge
- ✓Enrichment lectures and culinary demonstrations
Cabins
- ✓Interior, Ocean-view, Verandah and Suite categories
- ✓Neptune Suites with private concierge lounge
- ✓Pinnacle Suite — the ship's top-tier accommodation
- ✓Single staterooms for solo travellers
- ✓Family Verandah staterooms with connecting configurations
- ✓1,339 staterooms across all categories
Family & Kids
- ✓Club HAL youth programme (ages 3–12)
- ✓The Loft teen centre (ages 13–17)
- ✓Half Moon Cay private island stop on Caribbean itineraries
- ✓Family movie nights on the Lido pool deck
- ✓Kid-friendly menus in the Lido Market and main dining room
- ✓In-cabin babysitting available by request
Nieuw Statendam Video Tour
Nieuw Statendam — Complete Ship Walkthrough Tour
- ✦Mediterranean and Greek Isles itinerary seekers
- ✦Couples and older travellers wanting a refined pace
- ✦Foodies who prioritise specialty dining
- ✦Winter-sun Caribbean cruisers who want a quieter ship
Families wanting waterslides, rock walls, or a high-energy mega-ship vibe. Nieuw Statendam trades thrills for elegance and genuine port time.
7-night Caribbean from ~$750/pp (inside) to $2,500+/pp (Pinnacle Suite)
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