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Inside Staterooms
2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, shower. -
Ocean View Staterooms
2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, shower. -
Deluxe Verandah OceanView Staterooms
2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed bathtub & shower sitting area, private verandah ...-
Deluxe Verandah OceanView-category VH
VHAUD $2,070
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Deluxe Verandah OceanView-category VF
VFAUD $2,119
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Deluxe Verandah OceanView-category VE
VEAUD $2,178
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Deluxe Verandah OceanView-category VD
VDAUD $2,237
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Deluxe Verandah OceanView-category VC
VCAUD $2,297
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Deluxe Verandah OceanView-category VB
VBAUD $2,356
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Deluxe Verandah OceanView-category VA
VAAUD $2,415
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Deluxe Verandah OceanView-category V
VAUD $2,474
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Deluxe Verandah Spa Oceanview-CategoryVQ
VQAUD $2,592
total per person
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Deluxe Verandah Suites
2 lower beds convertible to 1 king-size bed bathroom with dual sink vanity full-size whirlpool bath...-
Superior Verandah Suites-category SS
SSAUD $6,788
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Deluxe Verandah Suites-category SB
SBAUD $7,783
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Deluxe Verandah Suites-category SA
SAAUD $8,177
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Deluxe Verandah Spa Suite-Category SQ
SQAUD $8,571
total per person
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Penthouse Verandah Suites
Bedroom with 1 king-size bed oversize whirlpool bath & shower living room, dining room, dressing...-
Penthouse Verandah Suites-category PS
PSAUD $14,284
total per person
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Deck 4 - Upper Promenade Deck
Inside Staterooms-category N
Multiple Decks
Inside Staterooms-category L
Multiple Decks
Inside Staterooms-category K
Deck 10 - Panorama Deck
Inside Staterooms Spa-category IQ
Multiple Decks
Ocean View Staterooms-category F
Deck 1 - Main Deck
Ocean View Staterooms-category E
Deck 1 - Main Deck
Ocean View Staterooms-category D
Deck 1 - Main Deck
Ocean View Staterooms-category C
Deck 4 - Upper Promenade Deck
Deluxe Verandah OceanView-category VH
Multiple Decks
Deluxe Verandah OceanView-category VF
Multiple Decks
Deluxe Verandah OceanView-category VE
Multiple Decks
Deluxe Verandah OceanView-category VD
Multiple Decks
Deluxe Verandah OceanView-category VC
Multiple Decks
Deluxe Verandah OceanView-category VB
Multiple Decks
Deluxe Verandah OceanView-category VA
Multiple Decks
Deluxe Verandah OceanView-category V
Multiple Decks
Deluxe Verandah Spa Oceanview-CategoryVQ
Multiple Decks
Superior Verandah Suites-category SS
Multiple Decks
Deluxe Verandah Suites-category SB
Deck 7 - Rotterdam Deck
Deluxe Verandah Suites-category SA
Deck 10 - Panorama Deck
Deluxe Verandah Spa Suite-Category SQ
Deck 7 - Rotterdam Deck
Penthouse Verandah Suites-category PS
Please note: All prices featured are per person (unless otherwise stated), and include non commission fares (taxes, fees and port expenses). Prices and availability are subject to change due to changes made by the Cruise Companies. Prices quoted are based on payments made via bank transfer. Visa and Mastercard payments incur a 1.5% transaction fee.
Itinerary
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Day 1
Fort Lauderdale Depart: Sun, Apr 19, 2020 @ 16:00 -
Day 2
At SeaMon, Apr 20, 2020
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Day 3
At SeaTue, Apr 21, 2020
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Day 4
At SeaWed, Apr 22, 2020
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Day 5
At SeaThu, Apr 23, 2020
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Day 6
At SeaFri, Apr 24, 2020
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Day 7
At SeaSat, Apr 25, 2020
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Day 8
Praia Di Vitoria, Terceira, Azores,Arrive: Sun, Apr 26, 2020 @ 10:00
Depart: Sun, Apr 26, 2020 @ 23:00
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Day 9
At SeaMon, Apr 27, 2020
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Day 10
At SeaTue, Apr 28, 2020
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Day 11
At SeaWed, Apr 29, 2020
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Day 12
CherbourgArrive: Thu, Apr 30, 2020 @ 08:00
Depart: Thu, Apr 30, 2020 @ 17:00
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Day 13
Le HavreArrive: Fri, May 1, 2020 @ 07:00
Depart: Fri, May 1, 2020 @ 18:00
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Day 14
ZeebruggeArrive: Sat, May 2, 2020 @ 08:00
Depart: Sat, May 2, 2020 @ 17:00
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Day 15
Amsterdam Arrive: Sun, May 3, 2020 @ 08:00
Onboard experience
- Elegance redefined under a flower-bedecked stained-glass ceiling -- the La Fontaine Dining Room offers award-winning dining at breakfast, lunch and dinner. Aromatic soups, seasonal fish and succulent meats, crisp salads and divine desserts grace a fresh, imaginitive menu.
- Guests who dine at the intimate, reservations-only Pinnacle Grill enjoy a dining experience themed to reflect the Pacific Northwest. Candlelight and fine décor create a romantic ambiance that sets the stage for fresh Northwest dishes and select wines.
Kids Club
- Dedicated youth facilities and activities for kids ages 3 to 12
- designed exclusively for teens (13 - 17) to have fun, socialize and hang out with people their own age.
Bars and Lounges
- offers sweeping 270° views during the day, and a hip, fashionable nightclub each evening.
- Rich reds and gleaming brass -- these are the essential ingredients for the understated elegance of the Explorer's Lounge. This meeting place for friends old and new offers intimate seating for small gatherings.
- At your service is the Neptune Lounge's Concierge, exclusively available to Penthouse and Deluxe Verandah Suite guests. Relax here over breakfast pastries with your favourite newspaper, or gather for evening hors d'oeuvres and cocktails in this timeless, genteel setting.
- Dazzling and daring, the Queen's Lounge is the ultimate show venue with semi-circular seating and brilliant pink and blue décor. Music, theatre, dance, comedy and culture all come to life on its illustrious stage.
- Whether you're learning to navigate your way through a winelist or enhancing your already vast knowledge of vintages and labels, visit the Wine Tasting Room for a fun, informative session with the ship's expert sommelier.
Art Classes
Sports and Spa
- Work out on the high seas in a state-of-the-art fitness centre complete with machines, free weights, cardio equipment and a personal training consultant. Afterwards, re-hydrate yourself at the juice bar. On offer are carrot, apple, pineapple or vegetable blends -- good-for-you nectar of the gods!
- Spaaaaaaah! Let yourself be pampered in the restful atmosphere of the Greenhouse Spa and Salon. New thermal suites, steam rooms, organic treatments and gentle hands banish stress and fatigue, leaving you relaxed and energized.
Swimming
- Warm days with light, salty breezes are made for lounging poolside with an icy beverage in one hand and an epic novel in the other. Does this count as doing something or doing nothing? You'll soon know...
Ship info
TBA
- Vessel: Nieuw Statendam
- Year: 2018
- Beam: 105
- Cruising speed: 24
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Decks
Nieuw Statendam - Deck Plans
Cruise code: J031
14 nights
Azores and Normandy Expedition Cruise
- Departing from Fort Lauderdale
- Nieuw Statendam
Please note: All Holland America pricing is in AUD. Please check the Rate of Exchange prior to payment. Payment will be made into an NZD bank Account.
- Private ensuite
- TV for in-cabin entertainment
- In cabin safe
- Most meals and entertainment onboard
- Latest release movies (in cabin and on big screen)
- Choice of Bars and Lounges
Frequently asked questions
Cruising is such a great value holiday as your fare includes accommodations, all main meals onboard ship, onboard daytime activities, and night-time entertainment including live stage shows. One reason cruising is good value is because you'll know what most of your holiday will cost before you go. Generally your only extra onboard expenses could be your beverages (though these are sometimes included on luxury ships), optional shore excursions, personal services such as spa treatments, and any purchases at the gift and duty free shops.
All your main meals are included on a cruise. Typically for breakfast, lunch and dinner there is an a la carte option (order from a menu) or a buffet option. There is so much choice available, and the food is excellent. However, your cruise doesn't always just include these 3 main meals. You can in fact eat non-stop for 24 hours a day if you like.
Most cruise lines also offer specialty dining as an alternative option to the main restaurants. There is typically a small cover charge for this. However, the food is well worth it, and the specialty restaurants are normally smaller and more intimate than the main restaurants so they make for a great place to celebrate a special occasion.
The entertainment on board comes in many different styles and formats but is always included in the cruise fare. In the evening there are shows in the main show lounge (except small ship cruising). Typically there are two sessions a night so, depending on your dinner time, you can always catch the show. The style of these shows changes daily. Some nights it will include all of the ship’s entertainment crew with a Las Vegas style production. Other nights there may be a guest entertainer or comedian. There is something for everyone.
The entertainment doesn't stop with the nightly performances. Each night the ship provides a newsletter detailing all the activities that will take place the following day. These activities may include dance classes, arts and crafts, table tennis, live music, tournaments, trivia quizzes, recent release movies, and other deck games and deck parties. The great thing about a cruise is that you can do as much or as little as you like. If your idea of a holiday is sitting back with a good book, you can do that. If you like to be entertained there is no shortage of entertainment.
One of the main reasons for a cruise making such a great family holiday is the “kids club” facilities offered on board, and they are all included in your cruise fare. Typically the kids clubs are broken into 3 different age groups - 3 to 6 years, 7 to 12 years, and 13 – 17 years. In these dedicated children’s facilities they are looked after by trained staff and the facilities are open from 9am – 10pm. Parents can check their children into the “kids club” whenever it suits them. Children love these facilities as it is “their space” aboard the ship.
NB Each cruise line has limited space on board the ship for children as the kids club facilities can cater for a limited number of children, and any child booked onto a cruise has access to the kids club. If you are planning on taking a cruise during the school holidays then you need to book early as the children's space will sell out. Also, while most cruise lines have kids club facilities there are some exceptions (not common) so you should check this at time of booking.
The chances are you will not get seasick. On a cruise most people do not suffer from motion sickness. However, if you are going to get seasick then it is likely to happen in the first 24 hours. If you limit the amount of alcohol you consume and activities you do in the first 24 hours you can reduce the chance of this happening. Another thing you can do is select a midship cabin on a lower deck. A cabin in the middle of the ship (midship) will experience the least amount of movement.
There are a number of other precautions/medications you can take, and these can be purchased before you travel at a pharmacy or health shop. Otherwise you can buy them on board.
The best thing you can do if you feel seasick is visit the ship’s doctor. They can give you an injection that will give you relief from your seasickness within 30 minutes. You have planned and saved for your holiday, don't ruin it by feeling sick. Visit the doctor for the injection and get it treated straight away. If you have travel insurance then you can claim this back.
IMPORTANT: A visit to the doctor on board will cost you money so we strongly recommend you get travel insurance before you depart on your holiday.
Terms and conditions for this cruise
Frequently Asked Questions
Shore excursions are pre-organised tours & sightseeing options that you purchase on board for when your ship is in a port of call. Every ship has a “Shore Ex” desk with qualified staff who can advise you of different excursions available, what’s best to do and generally help you with information on the particular region your ship is visiting.
Shore excursions can be booked on board your ship however some cruise lines allow you to pre-book and pay for excursions online. If there is a tour you really want to do then we recommend you pre-book it as popular tours do sell out.
Shore excursions are not compulsory, you are free to go ashore and return to the ship as many times as you like.
When you go ashore it is important to note:
You must take your cruise I.D. card (ticket) as proof for re-embarking.
The city or town you are visiting may not be close to the port where the ship is docked, cruise lines normally organise shuttle buses (at a minimal charge) throughout the day to and from the city centre.
You must return to the ship at the stipulated time as the ship WILL NOT wait for late passengers.
Tour costs vary depending on the activity, itinerary and inclusions. There is always a wide variety on offer for all age groups and abilities that can start from as little as $25.
Sometimes you can book your tour, when you arrive at your port, direct from the operator at a much cheaper price. However, this comes with a buyer beware warning. The operators used by the cruise line are trusted professionals so you will not be ripped off. Also, if something goes wrong on your tour, the cruise line knows where you are and will take the necessary steps to pick you up if your vehicle has broken down. In extreme cases they will even hold the ship's departure for you if you are late returning from a tour booked through the ship. They will not wait if you go direct through the operator, as they will not know where you are.
Unlike airlines, there are no luggage restrictions on a cruise. However you need to consider that you need to store it in your cabin for your holiday. There is plenty of storage space in your cabin but if you are travelling in a quad cabin you may want to impose your own restrictions.
NB It is important to remember that airlines have different luggage restrictions, so if you are flying either pre or post cruise then you may want to keep within their allowances.
Cruise lines around the world do not all operate using the same onboard currency. The currency varies from cruise line to cruise line with the most common currency being US dollars. P&O Cruises Australia, Carnival Spirit and the Sun and Dawn Princess all use Australian dollars as their onboard currency.
Cruising is a cashless society which means when you purchase anything on board you do not pay for it in cash. When you board the ship it is like checking into a hotel, you can either give a credit card imprint or the cruise line will take a cash deposit of approximately $300. You are then given a “cruise card”. Your cruise card is your door key (on most ships), has your dinner table number on it (for traditional dining), and it is used for making any purchases aboard.
When you make a purchase with your cruise card, it is swiped and a receipt is printed that you will need to sign. The cost of the purchase is then added to your onboard account which you settle at the end of your cruise.
Many cruises on our websites come with onboard credits. This could be from a special promotion that is being run by the cruise line or because of the relationship we have with the cruise lines that allows us to select certain cruises to receive onboard credit. The amount of onboard credit does normally depend on the length of the cruise.
If your reservation receives onboard credit we will confirm this with you in writing and then your onboard account will automatically be in credit for the amount we have confirmed to you. This credit can be used towards any onboard expenditure that is charged back to your cabin. It is important to note that if you do not spend all of your onboard credit it will not be refunded to you in cash so it is best you spend it all while on board.
Tipping/gratuities are a big issue for a lot of Australasian cruise passengers as it is not our custom to reward good service in this way. What cruise passengers need to consider is that outside of Australasia, the remuneration for personnel in the service industry is quite low. Hence, to keep up a high standard, employees have the incentive of earning additional income via the tips they receive. At the end of the day, how much you tip is up to you.
The most common way cruise lines suggest tipping, is that they add a suggested amount to your daily onboard account. You can choose to keep that on your account or you can ask the purser to remove it. This suggested amount is divided out amongst your cabin steward, your dinner waiter, your assistant waiter, your wine steward, and maitre d’.
Some cruise lines ask passengers to wait until the end of the cruise and they discreetly leave an envelope in your cabin in which to place the appropriate amount. Some cruise lines state that the fare you have paid includes gratuities. Some cruise lines ask that you pre-pay the gratuities with your cruise fare prior to your holiday departure.
Again, the amount you tip is up to you (unless it is prepaid) and it isn't intended to have a negative impact on your holiday. Do what feels most comfortable to you.
The rules surrounding where you can smoke on board a cruise ship vary from cruise line to cruise line. However, none have taken steps to ban smoking completely. Most only allow smoking in designated areas on the open decks. Many have banned smoking on cabin balconies as this poses a fire risk.
Many cruise lines have rules restricting you from taking your own alcohol on board your cruise ship. If you have pre purchased duty free alcohol the ship will take it off you when you board and store it away for you. This alcohol will be delivered to your cabin the night before you disembark. The same applies if you purchase it when you are in port. Any purchases made on board will also be delivered the night before you disembark.
However, Princess Cruises will allow you to bring a bottle of wine aboard which you can drink at dinner or in your cabin.
These restrictions were put in place to create a safer environment on board your cruise ship, where people drink within a controlled drinking environment.
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