Bookings are open for the Premiere Voyage and 2018-19 inaugural Caribbean cruise season of Holland America Line's ms Nieuw Statendam.
Due for delivery Dec. 1, 2018, the second Pinnacle Class ship in the fleet currently is under construction at Fincantieri's Marghera shipyard in Italy.
When Nieuw Statendam departs the yard, it will be delivered in Venice, Italy on 1 December. After arriving at Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy, Nieuw Statendam departs 5 December on its Premiere Voyage with guests — a 14-day transatlantic crossing to Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
The ship will then spend the winter season cruising roundtrip from the South Florida port on seven-day Caribbean itineraries, with select three-, four- and 10-day options.
"Every milestone we reach with Nieuw Statendam brings us closer to delivery, and opening for bookings in the inaugural season is an exciting step as we officially give guests the opportunity to start planning their vacations on this beautiful new ship," said Orlando Ashford, Holland America Line's president. "The crossing is a great chance for guests to really get to know the ship and explore every corner during the sea days, and the Caribbean season is a perfect blend of ports that highlight the beauty, diversity and relaxed ambiance of that region."
