A Look Around Holland America Line’s New Ship – ms Nieuw Statendam

It’s official!  ms Nieuw Statendam has officially been “handed over” to Holland America Line and is now the line’s newest Pinnacle-class cruise ship.

The delivery of Nieuw Statendam brings the number of ships in the Holland America Line fleet to 15.  The 99,202-ton vessel carries 2,666 passengers and features many of the amenities found on sister ship, and first Pinnacle-class vessel – ms Koningsdam, including Lincoln Center Stage, Billboard Onboard, B.B. King’s Blues Club, and more.

Nieuw Statendam is currently en-route to her winter home-port in Florida, Port Everglades, where she will sail the warm waters of the Caribbean until May when she sails to Amsterdam, the Netherlands, in May.  From there she will sail a series of northern Europe, Baltic and Iceland cruises before making its way to the Mediterranean in September for cruises out of Civitavecchia, Italy.

Check out these images taken on the ship before she departed for her transatlantic journey to Florida.  First, a look at the exterior:

Once onboard, one will marvel at some of Nieuw Statendam’s public spaces including the stunning atrium, always the hallmark of a ship:

For those who like to gamble, may I present the casino:

Let’s talk food and beverage.  There are plenty of options on board, from complimentary in the Main Dining Room to speciality restaurants including the Pinnacle Grill and Sel De Mer, options abound.

For drinks during the day, pre-dinner cocktails or a nightcap, there are plenty of options onboard to grab a glass of bubbles, a martini or a beer:

Entertainment options include B.B. King’s Blues Club – always a hit on the Holland America Line ships, Lincoln Center Stage, Rolling Stone Bar, Billboard Online and more:

The staterooms on Nieuw Statendam has been carefully designed based on guest surveys and are some of the most beautiful in the fleet:

For those living the Suite Life, the Neptune Lounge is reserved for you – with concierge service, snacks and beverages:

For families traveling with children, Club HAL is the ship’s entertainment area that will keep them busy while you’re enjoying time alone:

For those looking to be pampered or burn off those extra cruise pounds, there’s always the spa, salon and fitness center:

Finally, here’s some other areas around the ship to take a look at:

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