Holland America Line · Pinnacle Class

Nieuw Statendam: ship guide

Pinnacle Class ship based in Rotterdam and Fort Lauderdale, christened by Oprah Winfrey.

Best for: Travelers who want the fullest dining and music lineup in the Holland America fleet on Caribbean winters and a wide choice of European itineraries from Rotterdam and Dover. Sails from Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Rotterdam, Dover (London), Barcelona, Athens (Piraeus) in 2026 and 2027.

Nieuw Statendam
Nieuw Statendam
99,500gross tons
2,666guests at double occupancy
1,036crew
13decks
2018entered service
975 ftlong
1,339staterooms

About Nieuw Statendam

Nieuw Statendam is the second of Holland America Line’s three Pinnacle Class ships, delivered by Fincantieri in December 2018 and christened by Oprah Winfrey in Fort Lauderdale in February 2019. At 99,500 gross tons with 2,666 guests at double occupancy and 1,339 staterooms, it shares the Koningsdam layout: a three-deck atrium, a Lido Pool under a retractable roof, an adults-only Sea View Pool aft and the Music Walk of Rolling Stone Lounge, Billboard Onboard and B.B. King’s Blues Club.

Dining is the fullest in the fleet. Alongside the two-level Dining Room, Lido Market, Dive-In, New York Deli & Pizza and Grand Dutch Café, the ship carries Pinnacle Grill, Tamarind, Canaletto, Sel de Mer, Morimoto By Sea and a Morimoto By Sea sushi counter, plus the Club Orange dining room for guests who buy that upgrade. World Stage shows play on a two-story LED wall, and the Greenhouse Spa & Salon has a thermal suite and hydropool.

Nieuw Statendam is Holland America’s most flexible European ship. For winter 2026 to 2027 it sails 7 day Eastern and Western Caribbean cruises from Fort Lauderdale and a holiday departure from Miami, then returns to Rotterdam in spring 2027 for Norway, Baltic, Iceland and British Isles voyages with Dover as an alternate embarkation. From November 2027 it stays in Europe year round with Canary Islands, Christmas markets and Mediterranean sailings from Rotterdam, Barcelona and Athens. It suits travelers who like a modern mid-sized ship with lots of restaurants and European itineraries.

  • Music Walk with Rolling Stone Lounge, Billboard Onboard and B.B. King’s Blues Club
  • World Stage theater with a two-story panoramic LED screen
  • Six specialty restaurants including Sel de Mer, Tamarind and Morimoto By Sea
  • Lido Pool with retractable roof and adults-only Sea View Pool
  • Grand Dutch Café and Gelato bar off the atrium
  • Family Ocean View staterooms with two bathrooms and Single Ocean View staterooms
  • Greenhouse Spa & Salon with thermal suite and hydropool
  • Ocean-view pickleball court and sports court

Staterooms and suites

Inside

Interior staterooms of roughly 143 to 225 sq ft including spa interiors near the Greenhouse Spa; the best value for guests who want the Pinnacle Class ship and its restaurants without a window.

Ocean View

About 175 to 282 sq ft with a picture window, plus 12 Single Ocean View staterooms for solo travelers and 32 Family Ocean View staterooms that sleep up to five with two bathrooms.

Verandah

The ship’s largest category at roughly 228 to 405 sq ft including the private verandah, with spa verandahs on the upper decks; the natural choice for Norway, Iceland and Caribbean scenery.

Vista Suite

Around 260 to 356 sq ft with a verandah, a sitting area and a bathroom with a tub; a step up in space without the full suite price tier.

Signature Suite

About 393 to 400 sq ft with a larger verandah, floor-to-ceiling windows and a tub and shower; sleeps up to four.

Neptune and Pinnacle Suites

Neptune Suites run about 465 to 502 sq ft and the Pinnacle Suite 1,290 sq ft with a dining room and private verandah; both include the Neptune Lounge with concierge, breakfast in Pinnacle Grill and priority embarkation and tendering.

Nieuw Statendam deck plans

Deck by deck, straight from our booking engine: the plan, the stateroom categories on that deck and the public rooms. Pick a deck.

Deck 12 plan

Deck 12

Exploration Central & Cafe, The Retreat.

Plans are the cruise line’s current drawings as supplied to our booking engine. Layouts change with refurbishments; your SmartCruiser advisor confirms the exact stateroom when you book.

On board Nieuw Statendam

Panorama Bar
Panorama Bar
Wonder Photoshop
Wonder Photoshop
Tweens Programs
Tweens Programs
Treatment Rooms
Treatment Rooms
The Dining Room
The Dining Room
Teens Program
Teens Program
Tea Time
Tea Time
Tamarind Bar
Tamarind Bar
Tamarind
Tamarind
Table Games
Table Games
Rudis Sel De Mer
Rudis Sel De Mer
Port Day Activities
Port Day Activities

Dining on Nieuw Statendam

Dining RoomIncluded

Two-level main restaurant with a changing menu and a choice of open seating or fixed dinner times.

Lido MarketIncluded

Marketplace-style buffet with individual stations for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Dive-InIncluded

Poolside grill for burgers, hot dogs and fries by the Lido Pool.

New York Deli & PizzaIncluded

Casual counter for pizza, sandwiches and deli classics.

Grand Dutch CaféIncluded

Dutch-style café off the atrium with pastries, snacks and Dutch beers; food is complimentary, drinks are extra.

Pinnacle GrillSpecialty

Signature steakhouse with premium beef, seafood and an extensive wine list.

TamarindSpecialty

Pan-Asian restaurant with sushi and Southeast Asian dishes and its own bar.

CanalettoSpecialty

Italian restaurant inside the Lido with family-style sharing plates.

Sel de MerSpecialty

French seafood brasserie offered on select evenings.

Morimoto By Sea and Morimoto By Sea SushiSpecialty

Dishes from Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto, served as a dinner experience and at a dedicated sushi counter.

Entertainment and activities

  • World Stage production shows on a two-story LED screen
  • Rolling Stone Lounge classic rock and Billboard Onboard dueling pianos
  • B.B. King’s Blues Club live blues and soul
  • Lido Pool with retractable roof and adults-only Sea View Pool
  • Crow’s Nest observation lounge with library and café
  • Greenhouse Spa & Salon, thermal suite, hydropool and fitness center
  • Casino, High Score! game room, art studio, pickleball and sports court

Families and who it suits

Kids Club offers supervised programs for ages 3 to 17 with arts, sports, games and themed parties, although Holland America notes it is not offered on every sailing; the High Score! game room, Family Ocean View staterooms and connecting cabins suit families on holiday departures.

Best for: Travelers who want the fullest dining and music lineup in the Holland America fleet on Caribbean winters and a wide choice of European itineraries from Rotterdam and Dover.

Sails from: Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Rotterdam, Dover (London), Barcelona, Athens (Piraeus) · Regions: Eastern Caribbean, Western Caribbean, Northern Europe, Norway and Iceland, Baltic, British Isles, Canary Islands, Mediterranean, Transatlantic

Nieuw Statendam questions we answer every day

How big is Nieuw Statendam?
Nieuw Statendam measures 99,500 gross tons and is 975 feet long. It carries 2,666 guests at double occupancy in 1,339 staterooms with a crew of about 1,036, roughly one crew member for every two and a half guests. It is a near twin of Koningsdam and slightly smaller than the flagship Rotterdam, which makes it mid-sized by today’s standards and able to call at ports the mega ships skip.
When was Nieuw Statendam built?
Nieuw Statendam was delivered by Fincantieri in Italy and entered service in December 2018 as the sixth Holland America ship to carry the Statendam name. Oprah Winfrey christened the ship in Fort Lauderdale in February 2019. Holland America has said the Pinnacle Class ships will be refreshed during regular scheduled dry docks rather than through the larger Evolution program being applied to the older Vista and Signature Class ships.
Where does Nieuw Statendam sail in 2026 and 2027?
In winter 2026 to 2027 Nieuw Statendam sails 7 day Eastern and Western Caribbean cruises from Fort Lauderdale with a Thanksgiving-week holiday departure from Miami. In spring 2027 it crosses to Rotterdam for Norway, Baltic, Iceland and Northern Europe cruises, several with a Dover embarkation option. From November 2027 it stays in Europe through the winter on Western Mediterranean, Christmas markets, Canary Islands and Greek Isles itineraries from Rotterdam, Barcelona and Athens.
Which staterooms are best on Nieuw Statendam?
Verandah staterooms are the best all-round choice, especially on scenic Norway and Iceland cruises. Families should look at the Family Ocean View staterooms with two bathrooms or connecting verandahs. Solo travelers have dedicated Single Ocean View staterooms. For suite perks, Neptune Suites and the Pinnacle Suite include the private Neptune Lounge, concierge service and breakfast in Pinnacle Grill.
What is included in the fare on Nieuw Statendam?
The fare covers the Dining Room, Lido Market, Dive-In, New York Deli & Pizza and food at the Grand Dutch Café, plus World Stage shows, the Music Walk venues, pools, fitness center and Kids Club where offered. Specialty restaurants, Club Orange, alcoholic drinks, Wi-Fi and shore excursions are extra. SmartCruiser adds bonus onboard credit on sailings where Holland America allows it, something you will not get booking direct.
Is Nieuw Statendam good for families?
Nieuw Statendam is a premium ship built mainly for adults, but it works well for families on school-holiday Caribbean and summer Europe sailings. Kids Club programs for ages 3 to 17 run on most cruises, the High Score! game room and a pool with a retractable roof keep kids busy in any weather, and the Family Ocean View staterooms sleep up to five with two bathrooms.

Facts checked against Holland America Line: Nieuw Statendam, Holland America Line: Fleet Facts (PDF), Holland America Line: Year-round Europe from 2027, Holland America Line: 2026-2027 Caribbean season on October 13, 2026. Ship details change with refurbishments; your SmartCruiser advisor confirms the current layout when you book.

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