Category Scores
General / BalancedYoung FamilyLuxury TravelerMature Couple / RetiredSolo TravelerActive / AdventureAdult Couples
Space & Comfort
59Beats 47% of ships
Dining
80Top 23% of ships
Entertainment
74Top 38% of ships
Activities & Thrills
59Beats 40% of ships
Pools & Relaxation
65Beats 38% of ships
Value / Cost
38Beats 32% of ships
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What We Like
Strong Dining — scores 80/100
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Worth Knowing
Value / Cost is a relative weak point at 38/100
Fewer crew per guest — about 2.6 guests to each crew member
Daily gratuities are expected on top of the fare
General
Cruise LineHolland America
Ship NameNieuw Statendam
Maiden voyage5 December 2018
Physical
Year Built2018
Refurbished Not yet
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The year of the ship's most recent major refit or renovation.
BuilderFincantieri
Gross Tonnage 99,500 tons
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A measure of a ship's enclosed volume, not its weight. Higher usually means more decks, space and amenities.
Length 284.988 m
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Overall length of the hull from bow to stern.
Width/Beam 35.052 m
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The ship's width at its widest point. A wider hull is steadier but limits which ports and canals it can use.
Ship Within a ShipNo
Total decks 13
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Total number of decks, including crew-only and service decks.
Passenger Decks13
Speed 24 knots
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Cruising speed in knots (nautical miles per hour). One knot is about 1.15 mph.
Passengers and Crew
Crew1,036
Passenger to Crew Ratio 2.6
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Guests per crew member. Lower means more staff per passenger, which usually means more attentive service.
Total Cabins1,339
Single Occupancy Cabins Yes
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Whether the ship has cabins built for solo travellers (often without a single supplement).
Wheelchair-Accessible Cabins39
Passenger Capacity 2,666
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The maximum number of guests the ship can carry at full occupancy.
Space Ratio (tons of ship per passenger) 37.322
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Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity — a rough 'spaciousness' gauge. Higher means more room per guest.
Amenities
RestaurantsDining Room, Grand Dutch Cafe, Dive-In, Lido Market, New York Deli & Pizza, Room Service, Pinnacle Grill, Rudi's Sel de Mer, Canaletto, Tamarind, Nami Sushi, Gelato
Restaurants - Paid6
Restaurants - Included6
Onboard Currency US Dollar
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The currency used for onboard purchases and billing.
Total Pools2
- Pools - General Access1
- Pools - Adults Only1
- Pools - Exclusive1
Outdoor Pools1
Indoor Pools1
Retractable Roof Pools1
Water Playground/Splash ParkNo
Kiddie/Splash PoolNo
Total Hot Tubs7
- Hot Tubs - General Access3
- Hot Tubs - Adults Only2
- Hot Tubs - Exclusive2
WiFiYes
Internet CenterYes
Cell Phone ServiceYes
Bars/Lounges7
Beauty Salon/Barber ShopYes
CasinoYes
ChapelNo
Night ClubYes
Laundromats (self service)No
Laundry/Dry CleaningYes
LibraryYes
Movie TheatreYes
Outdoor Movie ScreenNo
Onboard WeddingsYes
SpaYes
Video ArcadeYes
Basketball CourtYes
Sports CourtYes
Tennis CourtYes
Fitness CenterYes
Ice Skating RinkNo
Jogging TrackNo
Mini-Golf CourseNo
Rock Climbing WallNo
Water SlideNo
Water Sports PlatformNo
24-Hour Room ServiceYes
BabysittingYes
Children's PlayroomYes
Supervised Youth ProgramYes
Teen CenterYes
Kosher MealsYes
Adult Only Relaxation AreaYes
Special AmenitiesThe Retreat (adults-only reserved sundeck with private cabanas), Greenhouse Spa & Salon with hydrotherapy pool and thermal suites, Neptune Lounge and Club Orange for suite guests, 2-deck outdoor movie screen, The World Stage show lounge, Music Walk (B.B. King's Blues Club, Billboard Onboard, Lincoln Center Stage)
Costs and Gratuities
Base Daily Gratuities*(Per Person Per Day) $18.00
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The standard service charge automatically added per guest, per day, on top of the fare.
Tip added to drinks & services 18%
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The automatic gratuity percentage added to bar tabs and paid services.
Tipping Expected?Yes
Registry & Identifiers
Call sign PBCO
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The ship's unique radio identifier used in maritime communications.
IMO number 9767106
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A permanent 7-digit ID assigned to the hull for life, even if the ship is later renamed or sold.
MMSI number 247390100
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A 9-digit radio ID broadcast by the ship's transponder for tracking and communications.
Port of registry Rotterdam, Netherlands
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The ship's legal home port and country of registration — its 'flag'.
