Nieuw Statendam is the second Pinnacle Class ship in the Holland America Line fleet, set for delivery on December 1.  Moving right along on milestone events, the new Holland America cruise ship has successfully completed two sets of sea trials* off the coast of Italy.

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2,666-guest Nieuw Statendam left Marghera to perform the first set of sea trials, testing the ship’s systems, machinery and engines before going into drydock at Fincantieri’s Trieste shipyard.  There, the sea trial data was reviewed and standard hull maintenance was performed. The 99,500-ton ship then sailed its second set of sea trials a week later, making its way back to Marghera where the finishing touches will be completed.

The sea trials are a highly anticipated milestone for any newbuild because it takes us one step closer to delivery, and we’re thrilled that Nieuw Statendam gave a strong performance out in open water- Orlando Ashford, Holland America Line’s president.

Like sister ship Koningsdam, Nieuw Statendam will reflect the ongoing evolution of Holland America Line. Familiar elements reflect a rich heritage and classic style while state-of-the-art enhancements continue to chart a bold new course forward.

Nieuw Statendam will receive a generous stroke of the Adam Tihany design brush. 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.

Interesting 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.

 

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Interesting Nieuw Statendam Facts

• Set for delivery Dec. 1, 2018
• Ship Godmother: Oprah Winfrey (oh, this could be amazing)
• Anne Marie Bartels, a member of Holland America Line’s esteemed President’s Club, served as the ship’s Madrina and participated in the festivities.
• The ship will winter in the Caribbean then move to northern Europe, Iceland and the Mediterranean in the summer during of her inaugural year.

Want to see what Sea Trials look like?  That’s here:

 

 

*Note: Not sure what sea trials are?   Disney daughter Whitney, on board for sea trials of Disney Fantasy, described the scene to me as “We’re doing donuts in the ocean”.  Get the picture?