Ship to homeport in Amsterdam and Civitavecchia from May through
October
SEATTLE, Feb. 7, 2018 /CNW/ -- Following an inaugural
season island-hopping throughout the Caribbean, Holland America Line's Nieuw
Statendam will cross the Atlantic Ocean in late April 2019 and spend the summer and fall
exploring northern Europe and the
Mediterranean.
The new Pinnacle Class ship will homeport in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, for the summer.
Offering an enchanting collection of seven- and 14-day itineraries
to the Norwegian Fjords, the Baltic, Iceland and North Cape, Nieuw Statendam
will visit some of the most scenic and culturally rich ports in the
region.
In September the ship will head to the warm waters of the
Mediterranean on a 12-day cruise from Amsterdam to Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy.
Three 10-day cruises roundtrip from Civitavecchia will explore the
eastern and western Mediterranean. The ship then departs
Civitavecchia Oct. 27 for a 14-day
cruise back to Fort Lauderdale,
Florida.
"Holland America Line is known for offering incredible
itineraries that deeply immerse our guests in the places we visit,
and for Nieuw Statendam's inaugural season in Europe we crafted cruises that will deliver an
unforgettable experience," said Orlando
Ashford, president of Holland America Line. "By offering
nearly six months of cruising in the region, we're able to take the
ship from Iceland to Greece and everywhere in between. We encourage
everyone to book early because interest has been remarkably high
for our newest ship."
Nieuw Statendam Showcases Norway in Summer 2019
Once arriving in
Amsterdam, Nieuw Statendam
will cruise seven- and 14-day itineraries. Two different seven-day
itineraries offering nine departures from May through September
call at some of the country's most popular ports and feature
multiple scenic cruising experiences.
A longer 14-day Norwegian exploration departs June 9 and July 7,
featuring eight ports in Norway
while crossing into the Arctic Circle. Guests also will enjoy
scenic cruising in Hardangerfjord, Geirangerfjord, the North Cape
and Sognefjord.
British Isles and Baltic Round Out Nieuw Statendam
Europe Highlights
The Baltic awaits Nieuw Statendam
guests on two 14-day itineraries in May and August, also
sailing roundtrip from Amsterdam.
The ship calls at the most sought-after ports in the region, with
visits to Copenhagen and
Aarhus, Denmark; Warnemünde
(Berlin) and Kiel (Hamburg), Germany; Tallinn,
Estonia; St. Petersburg
(overnight), Russia; Helsinki, Finland; and Stockholm, Sweden.
Travelers looking to visit the British Isles and Iceland can embark Nieuw Statendam
Aug. 4 for a 14-day cruise to
Newcastle upon Tyne, England; South Queensferry (Edinburgh), Scotland, for an overnight permitting guests
to attend the Edinburgh Military Tattoo if they would like;
Reykjavik (overnight), Isafjordur
and Akureyri, Iceland; and Ålesund
and Bergen, Norway.
Mediterranean Cruises in the Fall Span the Region
In
September, Nieuw Statendam sails from Amsterdam to Civitavecchia on a 12-day journey
that visits Ireland, Portugal and four ports in Spain. The ship then offers two 10-day cruises
roundtrip from Civitavecchia to Croatia, Montenegro, Greece and Italy, while another 10-day itinerary visits
ports in Spain, Gibraltar, France, Monaco and Italy.
On Oct. 27 the ship repositions to
Fort Lauderdale on a 14-day voyage
that crosses the Atlantic Ocean following calls at Cartagena,
Málaga (Granada) and Cádiz,
Spain; and Ponta Delgada,
Azores.
Fares for Nieuw Statendam Europe cruises begin at $1,199 per person, double occupancy. Taxes, fees
and port expenses are additional.
The Premiere Voyage and Inaugural Caribbean
Season
Nieuw Statendam's Premiere voyage will depart
Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy, Dec. 5,
2018, for a 14-day transatlantic crossing to Fort Lauderdale. The ship will spend the
winter, holiday and spring seasons cruising roundtrip from
Fort Lauderdale on three or
four-day Bahamas sailings,
seven-day eastern or western Caribbean cruises and one 10-day southern
Caribbean itinerary.
Travelers looking to spend more time on board and experience the
new ship can choose from 11- to 17-day Collectors' Voyages that
combine back-to-back Caribbean
itineraries. All of Nieuw Statendam's Caribbean cruises feature a call at Holland
America Line's award-winning private Bahamian island, Half Moon
Cay, known for its pristine beaches, exciting shore excursions,
exclusive beach cabanas and child-friendly activities.
About Nieuw Statendam
Due for delivery
Dec. 1, 2018, Nieuw Statendam
currently is under construction at Fincantieri's Marghera shipyard
in Italy. The 2,666-guest,
99,500-ton ship will reflect the ongoing evolution of Holland
America Line. 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.
Holland America Line's first ship
to be called Statendam sailed in 1898, and this will be the
sixth ship in the company's history to carry the name. In combining
the Dutch word for "new" with the classic "Statendam," Holland
America Line celebrates the company's past, present and future.
For more information, contact a travel professional, call
1-877-SAIL-HAL (1-877-724-5425) or visit hollandamerica.com.
Find Holland America Line on Twitter, Facebook and the Holland
America Blog. Access all social media outlets via the Online
Communities quick link on the home page at hollandamerica.com.
About Holland America Line [a division of Carnival
Corporation and plc (NYSE: CCL and CUK)]
Holland
America Line's fleet of 14 ships
offers more than 500 cruises to more than 400 ports in 98
countries, territories or dependencies around the world. From
shorter getaways to 113-day itineraries, the company's cruises
visit all seven continents, with highlights including Antarctica explorations, South America circumnavigations, Cuba cruises and exotic Australia/New
Zealand and Asia voyages;
four annual Grand Voyages; and popular sailings to the Caribbean, Alaska, Mexico, Canada and New England, Bermuda, Europe and the Panama Canal. The line welcomed
Koningsdam in 2016 and has a second Pinnacle-class ship,
Nieuw Statendam, to be delivered in December 2018. A third Pinnacle-class ship, due
for delivery in 2021, recently was announced.
The company is undergoing $300
million in brand enhancements to secure its position as the
leader in premium cruising. Fleetwide, the ships feature innovative
initiatives and a diverse range of enriching experiences focused on
destination immersion and personalized travel. Guests can expand
their knowledge through an exclusive partnership with O, The Oprah
Magazine; during an America's Test Kitchen show; at Explorations
Café presented by The New York Times;
and by taking a Digital Workshop powered by Windows. Outstanding
entertainment fills each evening at venues including Lincoln Center
Stage, Billboard Onboard and B.B. King's Blues Club. The dining
experience can be savored at a variety of restaurants with menus
that feature selections from Holland America Line's esteemed
Culinary Council, comprising world-famous chefs who design dishes
exclusively for our guests.
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PHONE:
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