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Holland America’s Nieuw Statendam! - Our HONEST FIRST Impressions

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👁️ 11K views📅 10 months ago⏱️ 18:56
What This Creator Said
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❤️ Best for CoupleNorthern_europe · SpringFrom DoverFirst-Time Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

We haven't been on Holland America at all.

First impressions are good.

It's a step up for some of the ship.

I think it's nice it's quite traditional ship although it's got modern touches.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Use the Holland America app to order food and avoid queues.
Check the weather and dress appropriately for balcony privacy.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Misconception that Holland America is for an older crowd.The ship has modern touches and fun music venues, making it appealing.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the first impressions of Holland America's Nieuw Statendam?
QIs Holland America suitable for someone who hasn't cruised with them before?

Topics Covered

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Port Highlights

Dover2½ Happy Bacon
Rotterdam
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YouTube Video Description

Inside Holland America’s Nieuw Statendam, we take a tour of Dover’s Newest Cruise Ship! Holland America’s Nieuw Statendam is in Dover for HAL's first dedicated UK season in 10 years, and will also return next year. The Holland America cruises will be around the UK, Ireland and Northern Europe. We haven’t cruised on a Holland America ship before, and this was our first experience with the cruise line. On of the reasons for the visit is that we are thinking of visiting Alaska next year and cruising on a HAL ship. We were invited to tour Nieuw Statendam but were not paid in any way. A Tour Of Holland America Nieuw Statendam 0:00 Nieuw Statendam In Dover 3:16 Nieuw Statendam Galley Tour 6:02 Main Dining Room 7:16 The Lido Deck 10:35 Nieuw Statendam Verandah Stateroom 12:36 The World Stage 15:51 Nieuw Statendam Lunch 18:11 Final Thoughts ‘Holland America’s Nieuw Statendam! - Our Honest First Impressions‘- Filmed July 2025 #Nieuw Statendam #Holland America #Cruising More Cruise Ship Tours: 🎥 Majestic Princess https://youtu.be/wYT2UV3qRqQ 🎥 Carnival Legend https://youtu.be/_l0Je6dUzrQ 🎥 Carnival Legend In Dover https://youtu.be/2Mft8S6NTlY More Travel Videos Added Weekly, And Remember - Not All Vloggers Say ‘HiGuys!!!!!!’ ▶︎CONTACT US at http://www.flydriveexplore.com ▶︎FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/flydriveexplore/ ▶︎INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/flydriveexplore/