We Cruised the Nieuw Statendam Twice - Here's What's Changed!
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The final verdict is the new Statendam is definitely a better ship than what she was a year ago. It has better food, better service, and the music is still exceptional.
Last year on the new Statendam on the British Isles, the dining room service was not very good. They would drop the food off, they wouldn't ask if it was cooked properly.
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We sailed the Nieuw Statendam last June - same ship, same cabin type. So when we boarded her again this June for the 14 Day Arctic Circle Crossing: North Cape Solstice, we expected…pretty much nothing new. We were wrong. Some of these changes caught us off guard - and one of them we did not see coming. In June 2025 we had and incredible time cruising on the Nieuw Statendam to the British Isles. We made several videos on our cruise and our video comparing Princess to Holland America was very controversial. Today, we want to talk about BIG CHANGES WE NOTICED WHEN WE CRUISED THE NIEUW STATENDAM AGAIN a year later. We've traveled to over 45 countries and visited more than 70 cruise ship ports of call. We are both Chemical Engineers and we can't wait to share our travel experiences with you. Subscribe now for weekly quality cruise content and information. Chapters: 0:00 - Our Second Cruise on the Nieuw Statendam 0:52 - Main Dining Room Food Quality 1:59 - Main Dining Room Service 2:39 - Specialty Dining 4:11 - Guest Services 5:31 - Cabin Steward 6:20 - Music 7:11 - Our Final Verdict Affiliate Links (we will get a small commission at no extra cost to you): Viator Excursions and Experiences https://vi.me/BRRJd Amazon Travel Gear: https://amzn.to/4tlrj9c OONO Gear (Backpack): https://61cda5-3.myshopify.com?ref=a_cruising_good_time (use coupon "a_cruising_good_time" to save 10%!) #acruisinggoodtime #cruisevacation #cruisevlogger #travelvlog #cruisevlogger The information expressed in this video is the opinion of the creators and is for entertainment purposes only. This is not professional advice. Please consult your travel professional or the cruise lines for advice specific to your booking. Copyright A Cruising Good Time LLC 2025