ms Nieuw Statendam deck 9 plan (Lido-Pools-Spa-Sundeck1)

Deck layout and review

Review of ms Nieuw Statendam deck 9 (Lido-Pools-Spa-Sundeck1)

The fore-located Fitness Center is a modern gymnasium (open 6 am-9 pm, age limit is 16 yo) with top-brand equipment and a separate Aerobics Studio for classes.

Greenhouse Spa & Salon is the ship's wellness complex (lower level 1 of 2), consisting of Therapy Rooms, Treatment Rooms (for massages), Hydrotherapy Pool (with heated seawater), Thermal Suites, Relax Lounge (with heated ceramic loungers), Sauna Room, Aroma Steam Room, Relaxation Area, Beauty Salon (manicure-pedicure, barber services).

The midship Lido Pool area (spanning two floors/decks 9-10) is a glass-enclosed sundeck (covered by a retractable roof on deck 11) and is open between 7 am - 10 pm. It has 1 main swimming pool (Lido Pool) with 3 Jacuzzies/whirlpools, a bandstand (for live entertainment), an outdoor movie theater (large LED screen), sunbathing area (padded loungers, deckchairs, showers).

The midship pool deck is served by Lido Bar (drinks and refreshments), Gelato (ice cream parlor) and Dive-In (fka Terrace Grill/complimentary fast-food bar for made-to-order burgers, wraps, nachos, pizzas, sandwiches, sausages, steaks, fries).

The aft sundeck is adults-only and has its own large swimming pool (Sea View Pool) with 2 Jacuzzies/Whirlpools, showers, loungers), a stage (for live performances) and is served by Sea View Bar.

“Movies by the Pool Deck” is a 2-deck outdoor Cinema served by the New York Delly & Pizza (deck 10) with light snacks (including popcorn, sandwiches, pizza, fresh chips, nachos). During movie nights, loungers and blankets are provided, as well as chair-side waiter service from the food bars (Gelato, NY Deli & Pizza, Dive-In/Terrace Grill) and waiter service for drinks at the Lido Bar.

Canaletto Restaurant is a Lido Restaurant annex (located starboard). In the evenings it transforms into an Italian specialty restaurant (at surcharge PP, reservations-only) open between 5:30-9:30 pm.

Lido Market (capacity 386 seats) is the ship’s self-service buffet restaurant open for Breakfast (6-11 am), Lunch (11:30-2 pm), Afternoon Tea (3-4 pm) and Dinner (5:30-8 pm/with The Dining Room's menu). Dining is complimentary and displayed at 5 themed food stations. The Lido Buffet is designed as a modern marketplace, with numerous on-the-go or made-to-order food choices. Differently themed food stations (walk-up service) offer fresh-made sandwiches, grilled food, pizza by the slice, pasta, International fare, sushi, salads, fruits, desserts, ice cream, daily specials, as well as made-to-order items. The food stations are named Breadboard (fresh-baked bread, pastries, sandwiches), Wild Harvest (salads, fruits, healthy food bites), Homestead (comfort food, including egg dishes and grilled meats), Distant Lands (themed cuisine specialties, including from the current cruise itinerary’s regions), Sweet Spot (desserts).