mcrcruiser Posted August 2, 2018 #1 Share Posted August 2, 2018 We are looking at a 14 night Eastern & Western Caribbean sailing next March :p Has any one sailed on this new ship & if so what was your impression of the foo d quality ,service & presentation , the comfort of the cabins & the general over all look of this new ship ? TIA for your replies :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oceanmom Posted August 2, 2018 #2 Share Posted August 2, 2018 You'll have to wait a while for reports as it is still being built. First cruise is early December from Italy to Ft. Lauderdale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HUNKY Posted August 2, 2018 #3 Share Posted August 2, 2018 The Nieuw Statendam is a Pinnacle class ship, sister to Koningsdam. Koningsdam is contemporary in design, cabins are comfortable with wonderful glass walled showers. All verandah/balcony cabins have sofas. It is different in that the promenade deck can be narrow in places and there is no "library" per se. It has an additional specialty restaurant, Sel de Mer featuring seafood. The food quality is quite good in all locations. Music walk is the live entertainment area. Three distinct types of music! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted August 2, 2018 #4 Share Posted August 2, 2018 And you won't find any lounge chairs on the Promenade Deck like on other HAL ships. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulinda Posted August 2, 2018 #5 Share Posted August 2, 2018 And you won't find any lounge chairs on the Promenade Deck like on other HAL ships. WOW! That is a disappointment. We really enjoyed that option on the last two HAL sailings. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HUNKY Posted August 8, 2018 #6 Share Posted August 8, 2018 You will find your chairs conveniently located on your verandah! In addition, There are many loungers located on various decks outside to enjoy. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catl331 Posted August 8, 2018 #7 Share Posted August 8, 2018 In addition, There are many loungers located on various decks outside to enjoy. Most of which are up high and in the sun. Not the same IMO. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fouremco Posted August 8, 2018 #8 Share Posted August 8, 2018 Most of which are up high and in the sun. Not the same IMO. :( I'm with you. Far too few shady areas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoorCounty Posted August 9, 2018 #9 Share Posted August 9, 2018 So, the library is gone. Crow's Nest no longer has piano player, Promanade Deck is narrower & now, no chairs! Who makes these dumb decisions? I noticed 2 yr ago they introduced weird plates in MDR that make it impossible to place knife on edge without falling onto your plate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatcat04 Posted August 9, 2018 #10 Share Posted August 9, 2018 Most of which are up high and in the sun. Not the same IMO. :( (y) I agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiserBruce Posted August 9, 2018 #11 Share Posted August 9, 2018 So, the library is gone. Crow's Nest no longer has piano player, Promanade Deck is narrower & now, no chairs! Who makes these dumb decisions? I noticed 2 yr ago they introduced weird plates in MDR that make it impossible to place knife on edge without falling onto your plate. Wow...real first world problems!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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