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We Just Returned from a Canada & New England Cruise!

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โค๏ธ Best for CoupleOther ยท Fall ยท 7 nightsFrom BostonFirst-Time Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

we're very excited to share this Cruise review with you as we're actually from New England and this is the first time we've ever taken a cruise from our home Port of Boston Massachusetts

the specialty restaurants in Holland Market line are outstanding on this trip we were able to donate all four specialty restaurants on the ship

overall service on the ship was timely professional and very welcoming

the Nightlife was Lively and entertaining especially the music walk

Creator's Tips & Advice

โœ“Use self-assist for faster disembarkation in Quebec City
โœ“Try the specialty restaurants for an outstanding dining experience

๐Ÿ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Finding a seat on pool deck โ€” Opt for the retreat private area or use additional sun decks on Deck 11 and 14
Long lines at buffet โ€” Lines were modest and crew were abundant to assist with food selections

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the dining experience like on Holland America's Nieuw Statendam?
QWhat activities and entertainment are available on a Canada and New England cruise?
QHow is the service and embarkation process for this itinerary?

Topics Covered

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Port Highlights

Bar Harbor2 Happy Bacon
Top: Acadia National Park Bus Tour
Charlottetown3 Happy Bacon
Top: Double Decker Bus Tour
Halifax2ยฝ Happy Bacon
Top: Peggy's Cove and Hop-on Hop-off Bus
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We have just returned from our first Canada and New England cruise on @HollandAmericaLine. In this cruise review of Nieuw Statendam, we share all the details about the ship and the itinerary through the eyes of local residents of the region! Subscribe to the Eat Sleep Cruise YouTube Channel if you love to travel and cruise the world! https://www.youtube.com/c/EatSleepCruise1 -----Holland America Line Canada & New England Cruise Review ---- 0:00 Introduction 0:55 Pool Deck 2:00 Sports Deck 3:00 Casual Eats 4:40 Main Dining Room 5:46 Specialty Restaurants 8:05 Service 9:15 Daily Activities 10:33 Nightlife 12:35 Entertainment 14:10 Bars and Lounges 15:28 Stateroom 17:50 Ports of Call ----CRUISE REVIEW OF NIEUW STATENDAM CANADA & NEW ENGLAND CRUISE---- This Pinnacle-class ship boasts many of the same features and amenities of its sister ships, Rotterdam and Koningsdam. The Nieuw Statendam cruise ship includes two pools on deck 9. The aft Seaview pool offers great wake views. The Lido pool has a retractable roof, so it can be a pool day no matter the temperature outside. Further, the ship is home to a sports court, jogging track, and a fitness center. While this Holland America Line ship might not have all the features of a mega-ship, there were plenty of ways to stay active. For this Holland America Line Canada and New England cruise review, we dined at all of the complimentary and specialty restaurants. Overall, the main dining room was pretty average for a contemporary cruise line. Though, we did appreciate the port to table specials like clam chowder. While the MDR was typical, the specialty restaurants were outstanding. Among our favorites was the pan-Asian Tamarind. Offering upscale classics like dumplings, red curry chicken, and other specialties, it is one of the best restaurants at sea. The French brasserie Rudi's Sel de Mer offers a variety of seafood dishes and classics like coq au vin. Additionally, who could forget the clothesline bacon and premium cuts of beef from the Pinnacle Grill. The nightlife and entertainment on Holland America Line should not be missed. Each night in the theater, there was a new show. These included productions by the Step One Dance Company, a local comedian, and BBC Earth in Concert. This unique show pairs live orchestra music with captivating nature footage. After the theater shows, cruisers can catch live rock music at the Rolling Stone Rock Room, piano music at the Billboard Onboard, or dance the night away at the B.B. King's Blues Club. Each of these venues also has a signature drink menu. ----PORTS OF CALL---- There were 4 ports of call on this Holland America Line Canada & New England cruise. Given our travel schedule, we booked all our tours through the cruise line. In our first stop of Bar Harbor, ME, we took a half day tour of Acadia National Park. This informative tour included a drive through most of the park, with one photo stop. In Halifax, Nova Scotia, we took the trek out to Peggy's Cove. Here, we snapped some iconic photos of this seaside village and lighthouse. Back in the city, we spent 75 minutes learning all about the province's capital as part of a hop on/hop off bus tour. Our second stop in Nova Scotia was Sydney. This late morning stop gave us only a few hours to see the small town on our wicked walking tour. We explored the haunted side of the historic homes and churches not far from the cruise port. The picturesque town of Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island was the ideal stop for a city tour and walk along the harbor. Along with getting some photos of the ship, we had just enough time to sample a local staple, Cow's ice cream. Our final stop on the Nieuw Statendam Canada & New England cruise was Quebec City, Quebec. Here, we spent most of the day exploring this province. From the city parks and quaint cobblestone streets, to a maple farm and the famous St. Anne de Beaupre, this was a great final day of our cruise. ----READ OUR COMPLETE CRUISE REVIEW OF THIS CANADA & NEW ENGLAND CRUISE---- https://eatsleepcruise.com/holland-america-line-canada-and-new-england-cruise-review/ -----TRENDING VIDEOS FROM EAT SLEEP CRUISE----- Everything Included on Holland America Line: https://youtu.be/OtGOq2FDihk Holland America Line Rotterdam Review: https://youtu.be/UEVmyV1GPHs Holland America Lina Alaska Cruise Review: https://youtu.be/tr1iEe5ntnY Make sure to SUBSCRIBE to our channel to get the latest cruise tips, cruise reviews, packing guides, port guides, travel tips, and more. Join us on Social Media as we โ€œSea the World, One Port at a Time.โ€ Instagram: https://instagram.com/EatSleepCruise Facebook: https://facebook.com/EatSleepCruise Twitter: https://twitter.com/EatSleepCruise TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@eatsleepcruise Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/EatSleepCruise Royalty-Free Music Courtesy: https://www.epidemicsound.com/ #hollandamerica #nieuwstatendam #cruisereview