Arctic Circle Crossing from Rotterdam with Amsterdam Stay, 14 May 2026 | 16 Nt | Nieuw Statendam | 14 May 2026 | Holland America Line (2024)

FAQs

How many passengers does Holland America have from New Statendam? ›

With a gross registered tonnage (grt) of 99,902t, Nieuw Statendam has the capacity to accommodate 2,666 passengers in more than 1,377 cabins.

Is the food free? Meals in the main dining room, Lido Market, New York Pizza and Dive In are included with your cruise fare. All other eateries have a la carte pricing (per item) or a cover charge. (Some specialty restaurants with a cover charge also feature specific menu options with additional a la carte fees.)

MS Nieuw Statendam is a Pinnacle-class cruise ship operated by Holland America Line (HAL), a division of Carnival Corporation & plc.

Differences include the decor/art and Blend on NS is the new Half Moon Bar on Rotterdam. Also Rotterdam has a library - NS does not. I'd call the two ships similar but not the same.

Your seating assignment will be noted on your guest card upon boarding. Please Note: You may choose either flexible/open dining or classic pre-set dining in the Dining Room, at the time of booking.

There are two primary pools on Nieuw Statendam, both located on Deck 9: the Lido Pool midship and the Sea View pool toward the aft.

Breakfast and dinner are served here daily, while lunch and afternoon tea are included on sea days. Lunch service is noon to 1 p.m. while afternoon tea is held at 3. Breakfast opens at 7:30 a.m. on port days and 8 a.m. on sea days, spanning 90 minutes. Dinner is held from about 5 to 9 p.m. each evening.

You can also head out for fresh air and exercise on deck, where you'll find basketball and volleyball courts, and two refreshing pools (available on select ships). Some classes may have a nominal fee.

MS Nieuw Statendam (2018-built, last refurbished in 2023) is the 2nd Pinnacle-Class liner in the Holland America fleet, with sisteships Koningsdam (2016) and Rotterdam (2021).

How many cabins are there in Nieuw Statendam? ›

Nieuw Statendam has 1,339 cabins -- eight more than sister ship Koningsdam (five ocean view and three interior) -- including 174 suites. Suites were given additional attention in the design of Nieuw Statendam with more square footage and redesigned bathrooms featuring walk-in showers favored over bathtubs.

At full capacity, Nieuw Statendam can carry up to 2,666 total passengers.

MS Nieuw Statendam (2018-built, last refurbished in 2023) is the 2nd Pinnacle-Class liner in the Holland America fleet, with sisteships Koningsdam (2016) and Rotterdam (2021).

With an average age of 55, Holland America passengers skew slightly older than those of some major lines. On Alaska cruises, about 80 percent of cruisers are older than 50; about 40 percent are over 65. Ages were older on our recent New Zealand to Australia cruise.