We have just returned from our first Canada and New England cruise on @Holland America Line. In this cruise review of Nieuw Statendam, we share all the details about the ship and the itinerary through the eyes of local residents of the region!
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—–Holland America Line Canada & New England Cruise Review —-
0:00 Introduction
0:55 Pool Deck
2:00 Sports Deck
3:00 Casual Eats
4:40 Main Dining Room
5:46 Specialty Restaurants
8:05 Service
9:15 Daily Activities
10:33 Nightlife
12:35 Entertainment
14:10 Bars and Lounges
15:28 Stateroom
17:50 Ports of Call
—-CRUISE REVIEW OF NIEUW STATENDAM CANADA & NEW ENGLAND CRUISE—-
This Pinnacle-class ship boasts many of the same features and amenities of its sister ships, Rotterdam and Koningsdam. The Nieuw Statendam cruise ship includes two pools on deck 9. The aft Seaview pool offers great wake views. The Lido pool has a retractable roof, so it can be a pool day no matter the temperature outside.
Further, the ship is home to a sports court, jogging track, and a fitness center. While this Holland America Line ship might not have all the features of a mega-ship, there were plenty of ways to stay active.
For this Holland America Line Canada and New England cruise review, we dined at all of the complimentary and specialty restaurants. Overall, the main dining room was pretty average for a contemporary cruise line. Though, we did appreciate the port to table specials like clam chowder.
While the MDR was typical, the specialty restaurants were outstanding. Among our favorites was the pan-Asian Tamarind. Offering upscale classics like dumplings, red curry chicken, and other specialties, it is one of the best restaurants at sea. The French brasserie Rudi’s Sel de Mer offers a variety of seafood dishes and classics like coq au vin. Additionally, who could forget the clothesline bacon and premium cuts of beef from the Pinnacle Grill.
The nightlife and entertainment on Holland America Line should not be missed. Each night in the theater, there was a new show. These included productions by the Step One Dance Company, a local comedian, and BBC Earth in Concert. This unique show pairs live orchestra music with captivating nature footage.
After the theater shows, cruisers can catch live rock music at the Rolling Stone Rock Room, piano music at the Billboard Onboard, or dance the night away at the B.B. King’s Blues Club. Each of these venues also has a signature drink menu.
—-PORTS OF CALL—-
There were 4 ports of call on this Holland America Line Canada & New England cruise. Given our travel schedule, we booked all our tours through the cruise line.
In our first stop of Bar Harbor, ME, we took a half day tour of Acadia National Park. This informative tour included a drive through most of the park, with one photo stop.
In Halifax, Nova Scotia, we took the trek out to Peggy’s Cove. Here, we snapped some iconic photos of this seaside village and lighthouse. Back in the city, we spent 75 minutes learning all about the province’s capital as part of a hop on/hop off bus tour.
Our second stop in Nova Scotia was Sydney. This late morning stop gave us only a few hours to see the small town on our wicked walking tour. We explored the haunted side of the historic homes and churches not far from the cruise port.
The picturesque town of Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island was the ideal stop for a city tour and walk along the harbor. Along with getting some photos of the ship, we had just enough time to sample a local staple, Cow’s ice cream.
Our final stop on the Nieuw Statendam Canada & New England cruise was Quebec City, Quebec. Here, we spent most of the day exploring this province. From the city parks and quaint cobblestone streets, to a maple farm and the famous St. Anne de Beaupre, this was a great final day of our cruise.
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