Aug 23rd - Sep 20th
Holland America Cruise Line
from Dover (london), England
The August 23, 2025 cruise on the MS Nieuw Statendam departs from Dover (london), England. On this 28 Night British Isles & Iberian Peninsula: Waterford (Dover To Barcelona) sailing, the ship will visit a total of 29 different cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The MS Nieuw Statendam sets sail on Saturday, Aug 23rd and returns on Saturday, Sep 20th.
MS Nieuw Statendam - August 23, 2025 - 28 Nights
Day | Date | Port |
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1 | Aug 23rd | Dover (london), England |
2 | Aug 24th | Rotterdam, Netherlands |
3 | Aug 25th | At Sea |
4 | Aug 26th | South Queensferry (edinburgh), Scotland |
5 | Aug 27th | Lerwick, Shetland Islands, Scotland |
6 | Aug 28th | Kirkwall, Orkney Islands, Scotland |
7 | Aug 29th | Stornoway, Isle Of Lewis, Hebrides |
8 | Aug 30th | At Sea |
9 | Aug 31st | Belfast, Northern Ireland |
10 | Sep 1st | Liverpool, England |
11 | Sep 2nd | Greenock (glasgow), Scotland |
12 | Sep 3rd | Douglas, Isle Of Man |
13 | Sep 4th | Cobh (cork), Ireland |
14 | Sep 5th | At Sea |
15 | Sep 6th | Dover (london), England |
16 | Sep 7th | Amsterdam, Netherlands |
17 | Sep 8th | At Sea |
18 | Sep 9th | Portland (weymouth), England, Uk |
19 | Sep 10th | At Sea |
20 | Sep 11th | Bilbao, Spain |
21 | Sep 12th | La Coruna, Spain |
22 | Sep 13th | Oporto, Portugal |
23 | Sep 14th | Lisbon, Portugal |
24 | Aug 23rd | Cruise Strait Of Gibraltar |
25 | Sep 16th | Malaga, Spain |
26 | Sep 17th | At Sea |
27 | Sep 18th | Alicante, Spain |
28 | Sep 19th | Valencia, Spain |
29 | Sep 20th | Barcelona, Spain |
Holland America Cruise Line
The MS Nieuw Statendam was built in 2018 and is amoung Holland America's 22 ships in it's fleet. The MS Nieuw Statendam is included in the cruise line's Pinnacle Class class. In the cruise ship stats below you'll find the MS Nieuw Statendam vs all other Holland America ships.
Dover is the port city for London, England. Its famous white cliffs have inspired songs and have been a welcome-home sight for returning Brits. Your trip to London takes you through the gorgeous countryside of Kent, where many of England's well-to-do keep fabulous country estates. In London, you'll know you're in one of the great capitals of the world.
One of the largest and most modern ports in the world, Rotterdam is the major foreign-trade center of the Netherlands and its second largest city. Among the noteworthy buildings that survived the German air bombardment of 1940 were the stock exchange, the city hall, and the Van Beuningen Museum, with its collection of paintings by Dutch masters.
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Lerwick is a town in the Shetland Islands, an archipelago north of the Scottish mainland. Historically a major fishing port, Lerwick today attracts those drawn to the combination of Norse and British culture in the area. Every January, the Up-Helly-Aa fire festival features a Norse ship that is dramatically dragged through the town and burned.
Kirkwall is the capital of the Orkney Islands, and is a major regional seaport located off the northern coast of Scotland. The Cathedral of St. Magnus, a red sandstone structure, is the town's most prominent landmark. Other architectural specimens, such as Earl's Palace, Bishop's Palace, and Tankerness House, add to Kirkwall's picturesque quality.
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Climb the hill beyond Belfast Castle for a stunning view of this charming city. Soak up the nine thousand years of Irish history at the Ulster Museum in the Botanical Gardens. Sit on one of Belfast's many benches and watch the street musicians or head to the pub for a pint. Stroll the streets and marvel at the city's Victorian and Edwardian architecture.
Liverpool is a city in Merseyside County, on the northwest coast of England. Visit the town where the Beatles got their start. Liverpool continues to be a national center of shipping, communication, and transport. The town is filled with architectural landmarks, including the Town Hall, St. George's Hall, and the Metropolitan Cathedral. The city's symphony orchestra is also world-renowned.
Great Britain's Isle of Man combines a scenic location with a rare glimpse into the era of the highlanders. Douglas is the capital of Isle of Man, and features a spellbinding view of the Irish Sea. Visitors are immediately struck by the Tower of Refuge, an intricate 19th-century structure built to guard the Isle harbor. Travelers can trace the progression of Isle history at the Manx Museum.
A town of churches, bridges and pubs, Cork is best known for Blarney Castle where you are invited to kiss the famed stone to acquire the "gift of gab." St. Patrick Street, the town's main thoroughfare, is good for shopping and people watching. See the Shandon bells in St. Anne's church. Those who are willing to climb the 134 winding steps to the top of the steeple will be rewarded with a wondrous view of the city, harbor and hills.
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Dover is the port city for London, England. Its famous white cliffs have inspired songs and have been a welcome-home sight for returning Brits. Your trip to London takes you through the gorgeous countryside of Kent, where many of England's well-to-do keep fabulous country estates. In London, you'll know you're in one of the great capitals of the world.
One of Europe's leading cities, Amsterdam's rings of canals and traditional Dutch architecture are unmistakable. Rich in art, history and culture, Amsterdam is home to the Van Gogh museum, Anne Frank's house, and the Rijksmuseum, which houses many works by Rembrandt and Vermeer.
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Weymouth is a British port city. It boasts a fine swimming beach, a scenic harbor, and a long and colorful history. King George III felt that swimming in the Weymouth waters helped his mental condition. Sailing, windsurfing, and fishing are also popular Weymouth activities. There is also golf, hiking, bicycle riding, and more in the area. Visit the Timewalk, Brewery Days, and Sea Life Park.
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
The city of Bilbao, hemmed in by massive green hills on three sides and a river valley to the north, sprawls itself out across the remaining open spaces in an ungainly and awkward mess. Its 14th-century historic district and more modern commercial centre hug the banks of the Nervion River, while its working class suburbs, the rusting shipbuilding and steel factories, the fish canning plants and assorted relics of its more lucrative industrial past stretch out along the widening river and up into the rugged hills.
The Tower of Hercules, a Roman lighthouse, shone over the sea and city of La Coruna for the first time over 2,000 years ago. Since then, it has guided thousands of vessels to the safety of the port - a rich melting pot of culture and that of the many visitors. Today, the city of La Coruna is one of Europe's main ports. By sea, road or air, the city welcomes you with its classic friendliness like it welcomes thousands of people who, every year come to visit the city and contemplate the oldest lighthouse of the world which is still working.
Lisbon is many cities, from the cobbled alleys of the Alfama district to the broad Parisian style avenues at its heart. View it all from the heights of St. George's Castle. Belem's Monument to the Discoveries recalls the seafaring past, while nearby Sintra's storybook palaces, and the seaside resort of Caiscais, have different tales to tell.
Situated on Spain's Costa del Sol, Malaga is the region's capital and a popular holiday destination. At the same time, the city is known as the birthplace of Pablo Picasso and for the sweet Malaga dessert wines that come from the hilly vineyards just outside of town. Other points of interest include impressive Gothic architecture, remains of a Moorish castle, and several interesting museums.
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
A Mediterranean port, Alicante has exports of wine, oil, cereals, fruit, and esparto from the fertile surrounding region. Metallurgical and chemical industries as well as fishing and waterfront tourism are important. The Romans had a naval base on the site. The town was permanently recaptured from the Moors about 1250.
Spain's third-largest city, and capital of the province of Valencia, comes as a pleasant surprise to many. Home to paella and the Holy Grail, it is also blessed with great weather and the spring festival of Las Fallas, one of the wildest parties in the country.
Barcelona is the cultural heartland of Spain, yet its first language is Catalan, the native tongue of the proudly independent Catalonia region. Stroll down the shady, tree-lined Ramblas between street musicians and elegant bistros. Then perhaps visit the venerable Gothic cathedral, Picasso Museum or enjoy the architectural genius of Antonio Gaudi's Church of the Holy Family.