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Holland America Nieuw Statendam Veranda Cabin Review, Tour & Tips

Life Well Cruised
Life Well Cruised
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πŸ‘οΈ 92K viewsπŸ“… 3 years ago⏱️ 9:28

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Editorial Summary

The creator provides a detailed review of a Veranda cabin on Holland America's Nieuw Statendam, highlighting its design, storage capacity, and amenities. The tour covers the spacious layout of cabin 6176, noting the light and airy color scheme, comfortable bedding, and the inclusion of a sofa for seating. The creator emphasizes the abundance of storage options, including large closets, drawers, and unexpected spaces like the area under the bed and above the couch. The review also examines the bathroom, which features a large glass shower, and the veranda, which offers a spacious balcony with an ottoman, though it utilizes a swinging door rather than a sliding one. Service is discussed, specifically the option for twice-daily cabin cleaning and the thoughtful touches provided by the crew, such as towel animals and chocolates. Additionally, the video includes a brief comparison with an interior cabin located across the hall to assist travelers in deciding between room types. The creator concludes that the Veranda cabins are among the best standard balcony options available on Pinnacle class ships.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

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Seriously Tasty
All-time creator consensus for Nieuw Statendam
Solid Strip

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What This Creator Said
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Creator's Key Takeaways

their Veranda cabins in our view were just the very best sort of standard balcony cabins that we've ever had

the storage really blew me away

the bathroom one of the things that I really loved about this bathroom is the fact that that shower is quite large

The Veranda was absolutely beautiful and it's a little bit more spacious than other standard balconies that we've had

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Use magnet hooks for extra storage and organization
βœ“Bring a pop-up hamper for dirty clothes
βœ“Ask your cabin attendant about storage space above the couch
βœ“Consider an interior cabin to save money if you don't need a balcony

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Limited storage in the bathroom β€” Use a hanging toiletry bag to keep items organized
Balcony door opens instead of sliding β€” Note that you can't keep the door open for a breeze like on some ships

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the features of a veranda cabin on Holland America's Nieuw Statendam?
QHow does the interior cabin compare to the veranda cabin?
QWhat storage tips are useful for a cruise cabin?

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