Holland America Line's Nieuw Statendam set off from Fort Lauderdale yesterday on its first cruise since the pandemic shutdown. The ship marks the fifth Holland America Line vessel to re-enter service, joining Rotterdam, Koningsdam, Eurodam and Nieuw Amsterdam.
To commemorate the occasion, the line held a ribbon-cutting ceremony in the terminal, and team members greeted guests with flag-waving fanfare as they boarded the ship.
Nieuw Statendam set sail on a seven-day western Caribbean itinerary with stops at Nassau, Bahamas; Ocho Rios and Port Royal, Jamaica; and Half Moon Cay, Holland America Line's private island in the Bahamas.
The ship will stay in the Caribbean region through April, 2022, offering cruises ranging from seven to 11 days, all roundtrip from Port Everglades. Guests looking for a longer getaway can embark on a Collectors' Voyage - combined back-to-back itineraries to explore more of the region.
Every Caribbean cruise aboard Nieuw Statendam includes a call at Half Moon Cay, Holland America Line's private Bahamian island. This popular stop features white-sand beaches, two-storey villas and private cabanas, dining venues including the Lobster Shack, a children's waterpark and a variety of tours.
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