Holland America Line’s first ship to be called Statendam sailed in 1898.  In December, the sixth rendition of the name comes to us as Nieuw Statendam debuts. The new Pinnacle-Class ship, sister-ship Koningsdam will have eight more staterooms and all categories have been reimagined to showcase more thoughtful touches and innovative additions.  Wow.  I thought the staterooms on Koningsdam were really well appointed and pleasant spaces to stay. Let’s see what’s new.

First to know: good news. Nieuw Statendam still has all stateroom feaures introduced on Koningsdam, including rare solo traveler staterooms. They all feature bedside USB ports, customized wood cabinets and luxurious frameless glass shower doors. Taking cruise traveler comments on board Koningsdam to the shipyard, new NIeuw Statendam will with a wider range of suite configurations.

“As with every new ship, we’ve listened to guest feedback and made our own assessments that have led to exciting changes to Nieuw Statendam that will enhance our stateroom experience across every category,” said Orlando Ashford, Holland America Line’s president. “Staterooms should be a sanctuary for our guests, and they are going to appreciate the elegance, functionality and extra-special touches to be found on our newest ship.”

Nieuw Ship Features
-Pinnacle Suite-

Among the most noticeable enhancements is one we may never see in person: the redesigned Pinnacle Suite. The largest accommodations on the ship — as well as reconfigured Family Staterooms. A grand Pinnacle Suite is an expansive 1,290 square feet with a bedroom, living room, dining area, dressing room and private verandah with whirlpool. Nieuw Statendam’s Pinnacle Suite was reconfigured to offer an open-concept design with the living room and dining area in one expansive space. Guests are greeted by a spacious grand entrance, refreshed color scheme and luxe touches like custom furniture and a double-sided television.

Nieuw Ship Features
-More (Roomy) Oceanview & Inside Staterooms-

Nieuw Statendam adds five more Oceanview and three more Interior staterooms, bringing the total stateroom count to 1,339. The ship features 103 ocean-view and 280 interior staterooms, ranging from 225 to 266 square feet. The ship will have 851 verandah or verandah spa accommodations, bringing the total staterooms that have a verandah, including suites, to 912.

Oceanview Family Staterooms- The 32 family ocean-view staterooms range from 222 to 231 square feet and have been reconfigured to feature more living space to spread out and relax. Accommodating up to five guests, family staterooms offer special amenities including two bathrooms and extra closet space.

Single Oceanview Staterooms-The 12 single ocean-view staterooms for solo cruisers range from 127 to 172 square feet and are located on the forward main deck.
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Nieuw Ship Features
-Suites-

Neptune Suites- Forty-three Neptune Suites and two Neptune Spa Suites range from 465 to a generous 855 square feet. Guests in these accommodations (as well as the Pinnacle Suite) have access to the exclusive Neptune Lounge, a private place to relax, socialize with other suite guests and enjoy the personalized service of a concierg Nieuw Statendam’s Neptune Lounge was enlarged to allow for additional seating and more windows, giving a feeling of expanded openness. The fleetwide lounges provide worktables, a large screen television, a library, sofas and chairs, and complimentary refreshments throughout the day.

Signature Suites- The 14 Signature Suites are up to 400 square feet in size, and the 104 Vista Suites range from 260 to 356 square feet. Signature and Vista suite guests receive many special amenities, including oversized bath towels, fresh flowers, a pillow menu, mini bar and one-touch phone concierge service.

Nieuw Ship Features
-Spa Suites & Staterooms-

Guests looking to focus on health and wellness during the cruise can book a Spa Suite or Verandah Spa, Outside Spa or Inside Spa stateroom, conveniently located near the Greenhouse Spa & Salon, and come with yoga mats for use during the voyage and an iPod docking station.

Additional amenities found in all suites and staterooms include Holland America Line’s signature Mariner’s Dream bed with finely woven cotton linens; plush bathrobes for use during the voyage; a premium massage showerhead; flat-panel TV with video-on-demand; mini fridge; complimentary fresh fruit on request; and fragrant soaps, lotions, shampoo and other bath amenities from Elemis Aromapure.

While much of the ship’s design will be similar to Koningsdam, the first Pinnacle Class ship, Nieuw Statendam will have exclusive public spaces and its own style created by leading hospitality designer Adam D. Tihany and designer and architect Bjørn Storbraaten. The ship will feature all of the hallmarks of Pinnacle-Class design: grand, light-filled spaces; visual drama; and sumptuous interiors inspired by the fluid curves of musical instruments.

Learn More About Holland America Line’s Nieuw Statendam

• Holland America Nieuw Statendam First Season Detailed
• Pausing Briefly, Koningsdam Sister Construction Begins

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Stateroom Photos: Holland America Line