SEATTLE — Holland America Line’s Nieuw Statendam has set sail on its Premiere Voyage and the new vessel is a beauty if these just-released images are any indication.
At the ship’s handover ceremony in Italy last week, Holland America Line President Orlando Ashford said Nieuw Statendam represents Holland America’s “continued evolution of adding exciting new experiences while maintaining the hallmarks that have made Holland America Line a leader in premium cruising.”
Atrium
Art Gallery
Pinnacle Suite Bedroom
The 99,902-ton vessel accommodates 2,666 guests and is billed as “the ultimate expression of the Holland America Line brand”. The ship features purpose-built staterooms for families and solo travelers among its 1,377 guest accommodations.
Nieuw Statendam is set to spend a full season in the Caribbean sailing roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale. Nieuw Statendam’s official naming ceremony will take place in Fort Lauderdale on Feb. 2.
The ship will head to its summer homeport of Amsterdam, the Netherlands, in May and sail a series of northern Europe, Baltic and Iceland cruises before making its way to the Mediterranean in September for cruises out of Civitavecchia.
While much of the ship’s design will be similar to Koningsdam, the first Pinnacle Class ship, Nieuw Statendam will have exclusive public spaces and its own style.
In addition to the main Dining Room, specialty restaurants include newly designed Rudi’s Sel de Mer, a French seafood brasserie; pan-Asian Tamarind, with a new al fresco dining area where guests can enjoy the gentle ocean breeze; Nami Sushi, a new sushi experience within Tamarind; the Pinnacle Grill; Canaletto, with family-style Italian dining; and the new Club Orange restaurant exclusively for guests in the Club Orange program.
Dining Room
Blend
Canaletto
Additional culinary venues include Grand Dutch Cafe featuring traditional Dutch coffee and treats and European beer; Dive-In, serving up gourmet burgers and fries poolside; New York Deli & Pizza, offering made-to-order sandwiches and pies; and Lido Market, with themed serving stations.
Onboard entertainment features the innovative Music Walk offering a variety of authentic live musical experiences and genres unlike any other at sea. These include the debut of the new Rolling Stone Rock Room with classic rock hits; Lincoln Center Stage, with chamber music; Billboard Onboard, with chart-topping hits; and the popular B.B. King’s Blues Club, bringing the best of Memphis music to sea.
Lincoln Center Stage
Club HAL
Hydro Pool
