Boarding the Nieuw Statendam - Holland America Line

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Boarding the Nieuw Statendam - Holland America Line - February 2020

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4 жыл бұрын

We love to try new things... and of course new cruise ships! So we are boarding our first Holland America Line cruise on their newest ship, the Nieuw Statendam. First off, this ship is absolutely gorgeous!!! The layout is wonderful and we love the covered pool deck. We were super impressed by the spa so immediately signed up for a week pass to the thermal suite! And food... the food is fantastic starting with the burgers and hotdogs poolside... to the delicious buffet and great room service. We sailed away on the largest balcony we have ever had and left beautiful Ft. Lauderdale for a new adventure! Stay tuned for so much more to come!!!
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@vickiebalder9262 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Thank you & THANK YOU!!! Your video is the First I've watched of a Holland America ship that didn't put me to sleep. We went on our first HAL Cruise in Feb and feel in love... Can't wait to see the rest of your cruise on the Nieuw Statendam.

@TessAlmond 4 жыл бұрын

WHAT , a lay down shower?? OMG.. The cannondball with gouda and apple wood smoked bacon? I'd be in heaven... wowza. Those fries at Dive In! Brioche buns!? Nathan's Dogs!? The tea varieties!? hand scooped ice cream?! My new dream vacation .. the 23 day from Italy to Ft Lauderdale Or the 10 day around the Med on this ship. Looks AMAZING!!!! And, I'm only 17 mins into this video! Thanks so much for sharing!

@EECCTravels 4 жыл бұрын

It is amazing! You would love it! ❤️

@EECCTravels 4 жыл бұрын

Yup! We loved it so much we are booked again on this ship in January for a 10 day Southern Caribbean... and the sister ship Koningsdam in September to Alaska! Loved this ship!!

@gory523 4 жыл бұрын

OMG, that is a lovely ship, and you only show us just a little bit; can't wait to see the rest!!

@jeffreysadventuresyoutube 4 жыл бұрын

What a wonderful start of a cruise!! Amazing editing 👏! Great Room! Huge bathroom!! DECK blankets!!! I remember your live feed on the Huge Balcony!! The spa lady had A NICE DAY... Amazing VLOGS!!!👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

@michellestevens2454 4 жыл бұрын

I love HAL. The rooms and storage are always great. The crews are amazing as well.

@tamilipham192 4 жыл бұрын

My cheeks hurt from watching y'all! I find myself smiling through the entire video. I love you two!

@barbb 3 жыл бұрын

Oh I wish we could sail again. I am a Holland America girl. Love that line. Hope the rest of your cruise was great.

@nicolesamazingvacations5064 4 жыл бұрын

I can’t wait to experience that muster drill seriously!

@jackieaudus9829 4 жыл бұрын

Wow and Wow!!! Those showers in the spa look phenomenal... straight outta sci-fi and the balcony shower looks better than mine at Home!!! The food looks amazing!!!! And the width of the room is certainly made up by its length!!! That balcony is massive 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

@justpeachy06 4 жыл бұрын

I'm so looking forward to taking my very 1st cruise when this is all over. I love watching all your adventures!

@teresalewelling7318 Жыл бұрын

I to thank you for sharing with me. I loved it.

@leatriciabailey4310 4 жыл бұрын

We were on this Ship last April with our son. Loved that it was a new ship. Everything about it was wonderful. The Spa was a gift from my son and his wife. OMG it was so relaxing. We had a great time cruising.

@jlizardi5013 4 жыл бұрын

I fall in love with HAL last year with the Koningsdam, similar to that one. Hope you discovered the pasta station in the buffet! You didn't mention that room service is totally complementary and hope you tried the breakfast in your room! It's amazing. The TV also shows the itinerary and expected weather per day. It is not a loud at all but it is still fun. Theater presentations could be disappointing...but other music venues were really good. Glad you are trying all cruise lines!

@nicholasanderson7599 2 жыл бұрын

I am finally watching this vlog series! I was waiting until I was closer to sailing on this beauty, and now on Sunday I will be boarding her for 14 amazing days. I see some similarities to the Koningsdam but there are some nice new touches that I am looking forward to enjoying. Thank you for giving me a sneak peak :)

@berukno1601 4 жыл бұрын

I put off watching for days, HAL is our favorite line, but it's bittersweet right now, we want to sail so badly; the longer this shutdown goes on the more depressing it gets. Bu your video was top notch as usual, the Dive-In is my favorite mid-afternoon indulgence and I do it daily, so glad you discovered that. I'm glad you both like the ship/line overall, I think HAL sometimes gets a bad rap but has much to offer, especially if you are in for plain old R/R.

@atlbrownboi 4 жыл бұрын

I sailed on the MS Nieuw Statendam in March a week before the shut down. She really is a beautiful ship. Best buffet I've experienced to date. Glad you guys enjoyed HAL!

@marshall.cochran 4 жыл бұрын

Our aft balcony on mariner of the seas was HUGE! I’m glad y’all got a big one

@sharonmurphy1123 4 жыл бұрын

Wow that tea selection is amazing!

@laguns64 4 жыл бұрын

What a lovely ship! And I love that there's lots of twirling space on the balcony.

@MichaelBeaver 4 жыл бұрын

Ok. Well now I’m convinced that Holland America might be the next one to try!

@tracysmith9965 3 жыл бұрын

Holland America is our favorite Cruise Line. We have a Cruise booked for end of February 2021 on this Ship! Praying and crossing fingers that Ships will be running finally after this Corona Virus! We sure do miss cruising. Thank you for sharing your cruise with us!!

@fedex1339 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the video. We are going on Holland America for the first time next year.

@donniechastain39 4 жыл бұрын

I so need some of that cruise vibe right now!

@srjinlv 4 жыл бұрын

Wow.. I love this ship!! OH and thanks for putting the date y'all traveled! Looks like you got to sneak one in before the shut down.

@EECCTravels 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, we were off on 3/2 just two weeks prior to the shutdown.

@SirRommy 3 жыл бұрын

I was amazed at how good the burgers and dogs were at the Dive In (Zuiderdam). Didn't expect this from a cruise line actually.

@Mrcruisefever1 4 жыл бұрын

I love the carnival dream class - of the muster stations “ life boat stations “ , are inside areas of the ship

@DaveBrandysExcursionsTravel 4 жыл бұрын

Loved the vlog! That ship absolutely looks gorgeous...might concider a HA cruise in the future! Thanks for sharing and can't wait to see the rest.

@EECCTravels 4 жыл бұрын

You guys will love it!!

@prebenhansen3945 4 жыл бұрын

We had a norway fjord cruise on this ship and we loved it, remember the Dive in place had the nicest burgers ever, and the steakhouse was amacing;0)

@seatravelers 4 жыл бұрын

Holland is our favorite cruise line! My wife & I are looking forward to this series!!

@valeriephilmore1870 Жыл бұрын

Thank you My first cruise EVER FEEL WEIRD with all this “Covid” xtra weight And now seeing all this food and relaxation.. guess I’ll start New Year’s resolution… then I’m going to have an interesting adventure and go with the flow… u make me want to bring go pro and give a virgins…. Perspective 😂❤🎉

@EatChewReview 4 жыл бұрын

First! Let’s go!!! Been looking forward to this for awhile!!

@sonyah5081 4 жыл бұрын

This is great. I’m excited for these vlogs. 👍👍🛳

@BlairFoxLove 4 жыл бұрын

Oh my God I was so into that I'm mad that is over, where is part 2 because I can't wait!*🛳️⛴️🚢

@temmietaft2552 4 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful cruise ship. Your stateroom looks incredible!

@cherylrucinski1386 4 жыл бұрын

Love this! Can't wait to see more.

@gilmo55 4 жыл бұрын

You’re killing me smalls! Ready for a cruise! Great video! Def will look at Holland America. Looks very nice.

@EECCTravels 4 жыл бұрын

Oh gosh me too! I can't wait to cruise again!!

@skmitchell98 4 жыл бұрын

The spa looks amazing! Can’t wait to sail on HAL and have balcony dance parties!

@EECCTravels 4 жыл бұрын

Dance party on YOUR balcony :)

@skmitchell98 4 жыл бұрын

EECC Travels YES! It will be the Neptune dance party!

@jimdgrousedogs 3 жыл бұрын

With the recent news that Canada is banning cruise ship for 2021 it looks like my Southbound AK cruise is likely to be cancelled for a third time (twice with HAL). So to fight the disappointment I'll have to watch your HAL vlogs again. I was so looking forward to my first HAL cruise with a balcony in AK no less.

@31grizzbabe 4 жыл бұрын

This makes me want to cruise so bad. I can't wait until this pandemic business is a distant memory.

@anakerose 4 жыл бұрын

Geez, that balcony is the size of some cabins I've been in! What category was that cabin? You're making me want to try Holland!

@jimdgrousedogs 4 жыл бұрын

This is a bittersweet vlog for me. As I type this I am supposed to be on a HAL ship in Alaska. I was so looking forward to experiencing Holland America Line. The silver lining is that I will now be trying Princess Cruise line next year in AK to replace the cancelled HAL cruise.

@EECCTravels 4 жыл бұрын

I am so sorry! We have had several cruises cancelled and it's terrible!! I am glad you have made new plans to sail again!!

@charlesdrake8630 4 жыл бұрын

I can’t wait till Alaska 2021. Ship looks awesome

@EECCTravels 4 жыл бұрын

It's going to be fantastic!

@debsterlee3801 4 жыл бұрын

You did this cruise the same week I was on the Encore out of Miami (and I stayed in Fort Lauderdale the night before too). And Jason, from the looks of it, those were poppy seeds on the hot dog bun, not black sesame seeds. :-) Can't wait to see more of this ship.

@brentseizer1019 4 жыл бұрын

I like the shower that is shown at 4:10. I see that there is no built in seat or ledge at the far side of the shower. It would also be nice to see a 2nd shower head with a hand held hose located above the seat that could be used while sitting in the shower.

@dancourt4792 3 жыл бұрын

Just come across your vlogs......you are such a lovely couple. I will definitely check out any other vlogs you have done x

@EECCTravels 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! 😊

@nicolesamazingvacations5064 4 жыл бұрын

Oh my brioche buns on the burger yum!!

@TessAlmond 4 жыл бұрын

LOVE this ship!

@jamieklennert6213 3 жыл бұрын

Ditto Christine❤️

@cruiselady588 4 жыл бұрын

Love the observation windows

@mariareyes-ku6194 4 жыл бұрын

Hi guys. We are still deciding on our Alaska cruise. We heard so much about Holland and I study it as a travel agent. Some people say they are boring, but we would definitely like to try them too. Thanks for the great video as always.

@EECCTravels 4 жыл бұрын

The level of activity and entertainment will vary by ship. We are sailing on the sister ship Koningsdam to Alaskan next year as it has all the same fun venues as this one.

@gwinfamily 4 жыл бұрын

Here from the Facebook group to check out the moles.. thanks for the tip Rachel 😂🤣

@EECCTravels 4 жыл бұрын

Lol

@Miki-cv5sf 4 жыл бұрын

We were on her last cruise, disembarked 3/15. One of our favorites.

@totallytania7978 4 жыл бұрын

Bottom braces!😁

@sandymackendrick6135 4 жыл бұрын

Ok so Holland might be worth the money

@EECCTravels 4 жыл бұрын

It definitely is!!

@MultiCorker 4 жыл бұрын

I cruised out of Ft Lauderdale the first week of Feb 2020 on the carnival magic. I was wondering if you guys also departed on Feb. 1. Kinda neat since Jason noted the carnival magic when it was departing.....did you see me wave? lol I feel like we got lucky cruising at that time, just as the shilly was hitting the fan. I remember watching the news on the ship, they had just started to cover the diamond princess outbreak and we were a bit freaked out. Carnival Magic was in need of repair and was showing it. I witnessed a piece of the ceiling out by the pool came down on someones head!

@EECCTravels 4 жыл бұрын

My eyes don’t reach that far...lol! 👋👋

@VeryunOfficialTravelGuides 4 жыл бұрын

That cabin is very well appointed! #fancy, right? That food looks amazing and this video alone is bumping HAL up a little higher on my list of cruise lines left to try. Maybe after Celebrity?

@EECCTravels 4 жыл бұрын

HAL more than exceeded our expectations! The ship was beautiful, food was great... and wait until you see the nighttime entertainment. Definitely give them a try. We haven’t sailed Celebrity yet but want to try them as well.

@jamieklennert6213 3 жыл бұрын

7 nights!!! I hope we get there again!!! Got my vaccines!! Let’s go CDC!!!!!!

@davva360 2 жыл бұрын

Holland have beautiful ships. Good food and service but the last one we went on was in Alaska and there was not much to do during the day

@seanwilson4761 4 жыл бұрын

I can’t wait for the tameran food review

@BlairFoxLove 4 жыл бұрын

Hey it's me your best friend Blair, just saying hello and letting you guys know I'm still watching as usual, and of course I love you guys too okay that part!*,🤗😘😍🥰🤩🙏🏾👼🏾✊🏾✝️🛐🛳️🛳️🛳️⛴️🚢

@nicolesamazingvacations5064 4 жыл бұрын

Man I’m so pumped for koningsdam!

@EECCTravels 4 жыл бұрын

It's going to be EPIC!

@nicolesamazingvacations5064 4 жыл бұрын

Totally epic!!!

@michelemacariola9452 Жыл бұрын

I love watching you guys. You are so cute.

@chrismitchell7518 4 жыл бұрын

Such a beautiful ship!! Would have loved to sail on it to Alaska with you guys.

@EECCTravels 4 жыл бұрын

Well come on! We would love for you to come sail with us!

@chrismitchell7518 4 жыл бұрын

@@EECCTravels my wife will just be starting back at work (school),dont think they will like her taking a week off after having whole summer off. Lol

@jokerski3250 4 жыл бұрын

Me and my wife have a trip planned for December. Curious about the social distancing on the ship. I see this is right before all of the quarantine.

@darcygaude5892 4 жыл бұрын

Loved the balcony! What deck is it on? Can't wait to see the rest of your cruise.

@virginiacuevas4259 4 жыл бұрын

So jealous.... we were supposed to be on that ship but it was one of the first ones cancelled....

@expeditionangie 2 жыл бұрын

Are all of the balconies that big? 😮

@bradbaker8040 4 жыл бұрын

Chicago Style Hot Dog buns...Poppy seeds...not sesame. Just needs the neon green sweet relish, sport peppers, onions, tomatoes, dill pickle, celery salt, and loads of mustard....that will make the Chicago-style dog complete!

@jennydoyle8636 4 жыл бұрын

I would to take a holland America ship to alaska!

@ericlauzon5222 4 жыл бұрын

Hey guys, Great informative video. We did that ship on its first USA sailing it was simply gorgeous and love the option at the Dive Inn for us Keto eaters. We also modified our plate each night in the main dining room removing the carbs and adding the Cauliflower Gratin. Did you try it ? it was so so so good. Once again thanks for the video will be looking at the others. Eric and Martin From Montreal,Canada

@deenaanderson4667 4 жыл бұрын

a glass shower door...ooohhh

@vivelmore2011 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing

@grantwilliams6130 4 жыл бұрын

So, I've been watching a lot of your videos lately. We were booked on Holland America twice this year, both cancelled as you know, and book now on the Carnival Breeze. Which cruise line do you like more/better and why?

@jorgiegirldavis1031 3 жыл бұрын

Ya'll look so completely relaxed. Feel spoiled for a balcony room in the future??

@gregtrain1 4 жыл бұрын

Would y'all cruise on Holland America cruise line again?

@EECCTravels 4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely!! We have two more booked!

@nicolesamazingvacations5064 4 жыл бұрын

Yes finally

@elizabethbeard3691 4 жыл бұрын

I am watching this on my TV. So the lady really is on TV. Otherwise this is a gorgeous ship.

@dcruznikhil 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video! What y'all both wearing on the lower teeth?

@Mrcruisefever1 4 жыл бұрын

I like how you guys are going on different cruise lines. 😊😊 / big question, when is your next cruise adventure ???????

@EECCTravels 4 жыл бұрын

Whenever they will let us cruise again...lol! 🤷‍♂️

@Mrcruisefever1 4 жыл бұрын

I’m hopefully we still going on carnival breeze on October 10th 2020 , 8 days eastern Caribbean to st Martin, st kitts, San Juan & grand Turk / Fort Lauderdale / my 1st platinum carnival cruise & Halloween season 🎃🎃🎉🎉 ( we booked our cruise back on December 26th 2019 )

@debrajenkins5390 4 жыл бұрын

What cabin was this and did you experience soot building up?

@BlairFoxLove 4 жыл бұрын

What cruise part did you guys leave from in Florida?!*🛳️⛴️🚢

@EECCTravels 4 жыл бұрын

Port Everglades in Ft. Lauderdale Florida.

@bocajay7481 4 жыл бұрын

Hey guys Love your video never been on Holland America before always cruise princess Royal Caribbean and Celebrity really thinking about giving it a shot are all balcony's that size or is yours a deluxe cabin

@teresah5318 4 жыл бұрын

We are thinking of doing HAL. I am curious if the room service is free or with a fee? Thanks for sharing.

@EECCTravels 4 жыл бұрын

It was all completely free!

@philhardy6470 4 жыл бұрын

What ports were you sailing to.

@ggildone Ай бұрын

Do you remember your cabin number?

@garybristow7800 4 жыл бұрын

Love this ship. We just started a Facebook page for Holland America Line Nieuw Statendam Fans Official site ⚓ Hope you can join us. facebook.com/groups/NieuwStatendam/ Can't wait to start cruising again!

@gilbertaguilar7292 7 ай бұрын

To much background noise 😮

@pammoylan2426 4 жыл бұрын

When did you sail?

@EECCTravels 4 жыл бұрын

In February

@niagarafallsrealtor 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome videos!!! We are travelling March 2022 on the Rotterdam which is apparently the sister ship to this one. We are on the 11th floor....we are wondering if you are on the 11th floor as well? What was your room number?

@EECCTravels 3 жыл бұрын

We are supposed to be on that ship in November... fingers crossed!! We were on deck 4 on this cruise.

@niagarafallsrealtor 3 жыл бұрын

@@EECCTravels Yes fingers crossed indeed. We are having a major shortage of vaccines here in Canada but as soon as it's available we are IN!!! That balcony looked HUGE. You might be one of the very first sails as the ship has not even finished being built atm. Question...were the pools a good temperature? Do they open that roof often? Are the movies actually under the stars? If your trip gets postponed in November are you thinking March 13th 2022?...lol p.s. love your videos

@EECCTravels 3 жыл бұрын

The pools were heated, or at least they felt warm, plus the hot tubs were nice. Whenever the weather was good the roof was open, at night too for the movies. But I love that retractable roof as we were in the pool one day and it starred raining, they closed it and we could continue to enjoy the pool.