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We visited Holland America Line's NIEUW STATENDAM in Belfast | Our FIRST impressions

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❤️ Best for CoupleFrom BelfastFirst-Time Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

We were thrilled to be invited on board Holland America Line’s Nieuw Statendam when she docked in our home port of Belfast!

Service at this restaurant was really swift and for starters I had the seared beef tatakei which was really nice.

I do not think I've ever seen food that looks as good as this in the buffet.

Yes, definitely. Definitely. Yeah. Our travel agent is in holiday at the minute whenever we're recording this video. So, once he is back, we need to be looking at it and trying to get something booked with Honda Merkel.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Book a cabin based on price difference and personal preference, as all cabins are well-appointed.
Try the Dutch afternoon tea at the Royal Dutch Cafe if on board.
Plan to gain weight back after enjoying the buffet food.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Limited menu options for main courseBe aware that specialty restaurant menus may have fewer options; choose accordingly.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the first impressions of Holland America Line's Nieuw Statendam?
QWould the creators book a cruise on this ship?
QWho is Holland America Line for?

Topics Covered

Dining Specialty3½ Happy BaconDining Buffet4½ Happy BaconService Crew4½ Happy BaconShip Condition4½ Happy BaconPool Deck4 Happy BaconKids Family2½ Happy BaconCabin Interior4 Happy BaconCabin Balcony4 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Belfast4½ Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description

We were thrilled to be invited on board Holland America Line’s Nieuw Statendam when she docked in our home port of Belfast! As CLIA Choose Cruise members, we couldn’t pass up the opportunity to step aboard and see what this stunning new ship has to offer. In this video, we take you along as we explore most of the public areas on board, peek into a few of the staterooms, and of course, sample some of the food Holland America is known for. We’ll share our first impressions of the ship’s design, atmosphere, and amenities and let you know whether Nieuw Statendam has made it onto our list of ships to sail on in the future. If you’re curious about what this ship looks like inside, or you’re considering booking a cruise on Nieuw Statendam yourself, this tour will give you a good sense of what to expect. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe if you enjoy ship visits and cruise content and let us know in the comments: would you sail on the Nieuw Statendam. #HollandAmerica #HALNieuwStatendam #CruiseShipTour #BelfastPort #CruiseVlog #CruiseLife #ShipVisit #CruiseReview #CruiseShips #HollandAmericaLine #travelwithjonnyandwill #choosecruise