MS Nieuw Statendam - 9/21/2024
The September 21, 2024 cruise on the MS Nieuw Statendam departs from Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy. On this 14 Night Ancient Mysteries & Egypt (Rome To Athens) sailing, the ship will visit a total of 12 cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The MS Nieuw Statendam sets sail on Saturday, Sep 21st and returns on Saturday, Oct 5th.
Cruise Pricing
The graph below tracks historic price of the MS Nieuw Statendam cruise ship departing September 21, 2024. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $1,829 ($131 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $1,623 ($116 per night), this represents a recent increase of 13%.
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Cruise Itinerary
Itinerary
MS Nieuw Statendam - September 21, 2024 - 14 Nights
| Day | Date | Port |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 21st | Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy |
| 2 | Sep 22nd | At Sea |
| 3 | Sep 23rd | Katakolon (Olympia), Greece |
| 4 | Sep 24th | Souda (chania), Crete |
| 5 | Sep 21st | Cruise Dardanelles |
| 6 | Sep 26th | Istanbul, Turkey |
| 7 | Sep 21st | Istanbul, Turkey |
| 8 | Sep 28th | Izmir, Turkey |
| 9 | Sep 29th | Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey |
| 10 | Sep 30th | Rhodes, Greece |
| 11 | Oct 1st | Limassol, Cyprus |
| 12 | Oct 2nd | Port Said, Egypt |
| 13 | Oct 3rd | Alexandria, Cairo, Egypt |
| 14 | Oct 4th | At Sea |
| 15 | Oct 5th | Piraeus (Athens), Greece |
The MS Nieuw Statendam sails on September 21, 2024 for a 14 Night Ancient Mysteries & Egypt (Rome To Athens). The ship will depart the port of Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy at 5:00 PM and will return to the port of Piraeus (Athens), Greece on Oct 5th at 7:00 AM. During the 15-day journey, the MS Nieuw Statendam will visit 11 additional ports and will spend 2 days at sea.
Itinerary Safety Score
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Cruise Ship
MS Nieuw Statendam
MS NIEUW STATENDAM SIZE
The MS Nieuw Statendam has a construction date of 2018 and a total size of 99,902 gross tons. The ship measures 983 feet (300 meters) in length. MS Nieuw Statendam is included in Holland America’s Pinnacle Class Class. At full capacity, the MS Nieuw Statendam holds 3,719 passengers. That includes 2,666 cruise vacationers and 1,053 staff members. The MS Nieuw Statendam total number of staterooms is 1,339.
MS Nieuw Statendam Size & Stats
- Gross Tonnage:99,902 GT
- Length:983 ft (300 m)
- Beam:115 ft (35 m)
- Draft:26 ft (8 m)
- Max Speed:25 mph (22 kn)
- Year Built:2018
- Years Served:2018 - Present
- Capacity:2,666
- Crew Members:1,053
- Total on Board:3,719
- Total Staterooms:1,339
- Flagged Country:Netherlands
- Ship Cost:520 Million
- Status:active
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Cruise Ports
Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy, offers docking at Civitavecchia Port with excursions to Rome. Travelers explore Colosseum and Pantheon. Excursions visit Vatican City’s Sistine Chapel. Local markets sell gelato. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for city tours. Photography captures ancient ruins and Tyrrhenian vistas. Dining onboard includes carbonara, an Italian favorite. Souvenirs, like Murano glass, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Roman history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. Civitavecchia’s cultural gateway offers a vibrant Italian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of ancient landmarks and scenic coasts, making Civitavecchia an engaging destination. (126 words)
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Katakolon (Olympia), Greece, offers docking at Katakolon Port with excursions to Olympia. Travelers explore Ancient Olympia and Archaeological Museum. Excursions visit Kourouta Beach. Local markets sell loukoumades. The peak season, May to September, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures ancient stadiums and Ionian vistas. Dining onboard includes moussaka, a Greek favorite. Souvenirs, like olive oil, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Peloponnesian history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance ruin walks. Katakolon’s historic charm offers a vibrant Greek stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of ancient landmarks and scenic beaches, making Katakolon an engaging destination. (126 words)
Souda (Chania), Crete, offers docking at Souda Port. Travelers explore Chania’s Venetian Harbor and Samaria Gorge. Excursions include Elafonisi Beach. Local markets sell dakos. The peak season, May to September, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures old town alleys and Aegean vistas. Dining onboard includes moussaka, a Greek favorite. Souvenirs, like olive oil, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Minoan history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while sturdy shoes enhance gorge hikes. Souda’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Greek stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic harbors and scenic beaches, making Souda an engaging destination. (126 words)
Cruise Dardanelles, no docking; ships cruise Turkey's strait. Travelers spot dolphins. Lectures cover Trojan War. No facilities; provisions from ship. Peak season May to September; ferries 10-20 TRY. Photography captures Gallipoli shores. Dining limited to ship. Souvenirs include amphora replicas.
Istanbul, Turkey, offers docking at Istanbul Port. Travelers explore Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace. Excursions visit Blue Mosque. Local markets sell simit. The peak season, April to October, brings mild weather for city tours. Photography captures Ottoman domes and Bosphorus vistas. Dining onboard includes döner kebab, a Turkish favorite. Souvenirs, like carpet crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Byzantine history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. Istanbul’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Turkish stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic landmarks and scenic waterways, making Istanbul an engaging destination for exploring Turkey’s cultural hub. (126 words)
Istanbul, Turkey, offers docking at Istanbul Port. Travelers explore Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace. Excursions visit Blue Mosque. Local markets sell simit. The peak season, April to October, brings mild weather for city tours. Photography captures Ottoman domes and Bosphorus vistas. Dining onboard includes döner kebab, a Turkish favorite. Souvenirs, like carpet crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Byzantine history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. Istanbul’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Turkish stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic landmarks and scenic waterways, making Istanbul an engaging destination for exploring Turkey’s cultural hub. (126 words)
Izmir, Turkey, has docking at Izmir Port. Travelers explore Ephesus’ ancient ruins, a UNESCO site. Excursions visit the House of Virgin Mary. Local markets sell Turkish delight. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather. Photography captures Roman columns and Aegean shores. Dining onboard includes döner kebab, a Turkish favorite. Souvenirs, like evil eye charms, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover ancient history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate. Comfortable shoes enhance ruin tours. Izmir’s historic richness offers a vibrant Turkish stop, blending archaeology with coastal charm.
Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey, offers docking at Kusadasi Port with excursions to Ephesus. Travelers explore Ephesus ruins and Artemis Temple. Excursions visit Virgin Mary’s House. Local markets sell baklava. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures ancient ruins and Aegean vistas. Dining onboard includes kebabs, a Turkish favorite. Souvenirs, like carpet crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Hellenistic history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance ruin walks. Kusadasi’s historic charm offers a vibrant Turkish stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of archaeological sites and scenic coasts, making Kusadasi an engaging destination. (126 words)
Rhodes, Greece, offers docking at Rhodes Port. Travelers explore Medieval City and Lindos Acropolis. Excursions include snorkeling at Kallithea Springs. Local markets sell souvlaki. The peak season, May to September, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures Knights’ Street and Aegean vistas. Dining onboard includes moussaka, a Greek favorite. Souvenirs, like ceramic crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Dodecanese history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. Rhodes’ cultural charm offers a vibrant Greek stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of UNESCO landmarks and scenic beaches, making Rhodes an engaging destination for exploration. (126 words)
Limassol, Cyprus, has docking at Limassol Port. Travelers explore Kourion’s ancient amphitheater. Excursions visit Omodos’ wine villages. Local markets sell commandaria wine. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather. Photography captures Roman ruins and Mediterranean shores. Dining onboard includes souvlaki, a Cypriot favorite. Souvenirs, like lace crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Cypriot history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate. Comfortable shoes enhance ruin tours. Limassol’s historic charm offers a vibrant Cypriot stop, blending archaeology with coastal beauty.
Port Said, Egypt, offers docking at Port Said Port. Travelers explore the Suez Canal waterfront and Port Said Lighthouse. Excursions visit Cairo’s Pyramids of Giza. Local markets sell koshari. The peak season, October to April, brings mild weather for city tours. Photography captures canal views and colonial architecture. Dining onboard includes ful medames, an Egyptian favorite. Souvenirs, like papyrus art, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Suez history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Port Said’s canal-side charm offers a vibrant Egyptian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic landmarks, canal views, and cultural heritage, making Port Said an engaging gateway to Egypt’s history and Cairo’s wonders.
Alexandria, Egypt, docks at the Western Port terminal, 10 kilometers from the city center, with shuttles or taxis offering 20-minute transfers to the Corniche. The facility includes lounges and ATMs. Travelers explore the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, a modern library complex with manuscripts and planetarium shows. Qaitbay Citadel, 15 minutes east, features 15th-century fortifications on Pharos Lighthouse ruins. Kom el-Dikka, a 5-minute drive, reveals Roman amphitheaters and mosaics. Excursions to Cairo, 3 hours away, include Giza Pyramids and Sphinx. Montaza Palace Gardens, 20 minutes east, offer seaside walks and tea houses. Dining features kofta at waterfront stalls. Souvenirs include papyrus scrolls. Best visited October to April; taxis 50-100 EGP. Guided tours ensure security.
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Piraeus (Athens), Greece, offers docking at Piraeus Port with excursions to Athens. Travelers explore Acropolis and Parthenon. Excursions visit Cape Sounion. Local markets sell souvlaki. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for city tours. Photography captures ancient ruins and Aegean vistas. Dining onboard includes moussaka, a Greek favorite. Souvenirs, like olive oil, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Hellenic history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. Piraeus’ cultural gateway offers a vibrant Greek stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of iconic landmarks and scenic coasts, making Piraeus an engaging destination for exploration. (126 words)