We booked this last minute New Year’s cruise on a brand new ship with a cruise line we hadn’t tried before and LOVED it! Ship size was perfect, crew were amazing, food was fantastic!! Hands down, an excellent value for the money along with extras. Our room with a balcony was nicely decorated, spacious and very comfortable. Bathroom was very nice with a great large shower for a cruise ship. Pools and hot tubs were enjoyable and not overcrowded. Service overall was very good in every dining room and bar. We tried nearly every type of food venue, including Lido, Pinnacle and Main Dining and were impressed with quality and service. We purchased the elite beverage package, tried several different types of drinks and enjoyed them. Musical entertainment was fantastic in BB King’s and Billboard (with the incredible husband and wife pianists)!! We will definitely cruise Holland America again and specifically the Nieuw Statendam.