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Nieuw Statendam Tour

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Editorial Summary

Doug Parker provides a comprehensive walkthrough of the Holland America Nieuw Statendam, a Pinnacle class cruise ship launched in 2018. The tour begins with technical specifications, noting the ship's capacity of 2,650 guests and its various stateroom options ranging from interior cabins to Pinnacle suites. The creator explores several decks, highlighting the ship's emphasis on music through the Music Walk, which features venues like the Rolling Stone Rock Room and Billboard Onboard. Parker details various dining options, including the main dining room, specialty restaurants like Pinnacle Grill and Tamarind, and the Club Orange dining package. The tour covers amenities such as the World Stage theater, the Lido deck with its food stations and pool, the Greenhouse Spa and Fitness Center, and the iconic Crow's Nest. The creator also mentions technological features like facial recognition in the photo gallery and digital research tools in the Crow's Nest. Parker concludes by praising the cruise line's focus on music and technology, while offering a tip regarding day-specific drink packages for port excursions.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Nieuw Statendam
Solid Strip
All-time creator consensus for Nieuw Statendam
Solid Strip

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What This Creator Said
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Caribbean Β· Spring Β· 7 nightsFrom Fort LauderdaleVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

this is one of the Holland America ships that do have the internet packages you can buy the premium package for $29.99 per day

the Rolling Stone rock room are really cool and rocking venue with a really really tight band

the Lido deck on both the port and starboard side are identical you have a bar on each side that has specialty coffees and drinks

the crows nests always really popular on Holland America ships you can find a bar up here also some library books to read

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Check the daily schedule to see when the BB King Blues band plays, as they play about six out of seven nights.
βœ“Consider purchasing the Half Moon Cay drink package if you plan to drink on the island, as it offers up to 15 drinks for $24.95.
βœ“Price the suites before buying the Club Orange package, as it may be more cost-effective for your stateroom.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the key features and amenities of Holland America's Nieuw Statendam ship?
QHow does the music and entertainment programming work on the ship?
QWhat dining and beverage options are available on the ship?

Topics Covered

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Port Highlights

Fort Lauderdale1 Happy Bacon
Half Moon Cay1Β½ Happy Bacon
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