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title: "Meridian Wake – Dover to Fort Lauderdale"
url: https://cruisello.com/cruises/meridian-wake-dover-to-fort-lauderdale~HAL-NIEUW_STATENDAM-20261205-15
description: "15-night Holland America Line cruise on Nieuw Statendam"
image: https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/24a233ce309d0cd7.jpg
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# Meridian Wake – Dover to Fort Lauderdale

![Route map: 15 nights one way from Rotterdam on Nieuw Statendam](https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/24a233ce309d0cd7.jpg)

A 15-night cruise from Rotterdam to Fort Lauderdale, sailing on the evening of 5 December. It calls at Zeebrugge, Dover, Cherbourg, Le Havre (Paris) and Isle of Portland on five consecutive port days. The stops are in Belgium, the United Kingdom, France and the United States, and calls last 9 to 14 hours. Typical highs for the time of year run from 8°C in Zeebrugge to 25°C in Fort Lauderdale (46 to 77°F). After nine days at sea the cruise ends in Fort Lauderdale on the morning of 20 December. Nieuw Statendam (2018) carries up to 2,666 guests on 13 decks and has 12 restaurants, 6 of them included in the fare.

## Overview

- **Cruise Line:** [Holland America Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line.md)
- **Ship:** [Nieuw Statendam](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line/nieuw-statendam.md)
- **Duration:** 15 nights
- **Departure:** 2026-12-05
- **Return:** 2026-12-20
- **From:** [Rotterdam, Netherlands](https://cruisello.com/destinations/northern-europe-scandinavia/rotterdam.md)
- **To:** [Fort Lauderdale, United States](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/fort-lauderdale.md)

## Itinerary

| Day | Port | Country | Arrival | Departure | Weather |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| 1 | [Rotterdam](https://cruisello.com/destinations/northern-europe-scandinavia/rotterdam.md) | NL |  | 17:00 | 4–8°C |
| 2 | [Zeebrugge](https://cruisello.com/destinations/northern-europe-scandinavia/zeebrugge.md) | BE | 07:00 | 16:00 | 5–8°C |
| 3 | [Dover](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/dover.md) | GB | 07:00 | 18:00 | 6–9°C |
| 4 | [Cherbourg](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/cherbourg.md) | FR | 07:00 | 19:00 | 8–10°C |
| 5 | [Le Havre (Paris)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/le-havre-paris.md) | FR | 08:00 | 21:00 | 6–9°C |
| 6 | [Isle of Portland](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/isle-of-portland.md) | GB | 05:30 | 19:00 | 6–10°C |
| 16 | [Fort Lauderdale](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/fort-lauderdale.md) | US | 07:00 |  | 20–25°C |

## Cabin Prices

Every fare includes your cabin, all your meals, and the ship's entertainment and facilities. 6 of this ship's 12 restaurants cost extra.

### 1 Guest

| Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Inside | Inside | €2,074 | €2,074 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_STATENDAM-20261205-15.md?pid=8732372b-9bdf-4367-aff7-e8c07e05a3d4) |
| Oceanview | Ocean View | €2,664 | €2,664 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_STATENDAM-20261205-15.md?pid=eb64ba87-2e26-4b0f-b84a-febdb1d4deac) |
| Balcony | Verandah | €2,974 | €2,974 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_STATENDAM-20261205-15.md?pid=cedab289-d479-40ff-a538-819ce98351ea) |
| Suite | Vista Suite | €4,474 | €4,474 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_STATENDAM-20261205-15.md?pid=ac0ad702-4f15-4cdc-8742-2ebb80f7cd8a) |

Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions.

**Tap water:** Filtered water is free in the dining rooms and at the Lido buffet. Only bottled water costs extra.

**Tips:** Holland America adds a daily Crew Appreciation charge to your onboard account, US$18 per guest per day in a stateroom and US$20 in a suite. It is not in this price and can be adjusted at guest services on board.

### 2 Guests

| Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Inside | Inside | €2,298 | €1,149 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_STATENDAM-20261205-15.md?pid=81fb4d97-62a3-462f-af80-abb6a7a37b03) |
| Oceanview | Ocean View | €3,198 | €1,599 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_STATENDAM-20261205-15.md?pid=0063d787-ee1b-4628-8bb5-aa0437b3622d) |
| Balcony | Verandah | €3,198 | €1,599 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_STATENDAM-20261205-15.md?pid=9876ce33-191d-47c5-8aa1-de59dfa0f224) |
| Suite | Vista Suite | €4,698 | €2,349 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_STATENDAM-20261205-15.md?pid=fe0b18cb-54e9-4e23-8c01-c7322dd75f1b) |
| Suite | Signature Suite | €6,498 | €3,249 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_STATENDAM-20261205-15.md?pid=efcf512a-5474-41d0-9a9c-cabc1f80084c) |

Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions.

**Tap water:** Filtered water is free in the dining rooms and at the Lido buffet. Only bottled water costs extra.

**Tips:** Holland America adds a daily Crew Appreciation charge to your onboard account, US$18 per guest per day in a stateroom and US$20 in a suite. It is not in this price and can be adjusted at guest services on board.

### 3 Guests

| Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Inside | Inside | €3,037 | €1,012 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_STATENDAM-20261205-15.md?pid=785a55ac-5725-4b33-9c71-6f589b9c27c7) |
| Oceanview | Ocean View | €3,747 | €1,249 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_STATENDAM-20261205-15.md?pid=95800e01-91ba-42e6-ade6-f09cba756714) |
| Balcony | Verandah | €3,977 | €1,326 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_STATENDAM-20261205-15.md?pid=d370aad0-c4d8-42fd-9505-d9009db08e28) |
| Suite | Vista Suite | €5,347 | €1,782 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_STATENDAM-20261205-15.md?pid=6841243b-7e54-470f-a29c-8639572dca3a) |

Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions.

**Tap water:** Filtered water is free in the dining rooms and at the Lido buffet. Only bottled water costs extra.

**Tips:** Holland America adds a daily Crew Appreciation charge to your onboard account, US$18 per guest per day in a stateroom and US$20 in a suite. It is not in this price and can be adjusted at guest services on board.

### 4 Guests

| Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Oceanview | Ocean View | €4,296 | €1,074 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_STATENDAM-20261205-15.md?pid=c5d69ee5-5ddf-4927-82fb-cd0eecce0b4b) |
| Balcony | Verandah | €4,576 | €1,144 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_STATENDAM-20261205-15.md?pid=f409cedf-c2c9-4763-a2ca-fad31331940e) |

Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions.

**Tap water:** Filtered water is free in the dining rooms and at the Lido buffet. Only bottled water costs extra.

**Tips:** Holland America adds a daily Crew Appreciation charge to your onboard account, US$18 per guest per day in a stateroom and US$20 in a suite. It is not in this price and can be adjusted at guest services on board.

## Price History (2 guests)

### EUR

| Date | Inside | Oceanview | Balcony | Suite | Deluxe |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| 2026-09-11 | €2,298 | €2,698 | €2,698 | €3,498 | €8,298 |
| 2026-09-12 | €2,298 | €2,698 | €2,698 | €3,498 | €8,298 |
| 2026-09-13 | €2,298 | €2,698 | €2,698 | €3,498 | €8,298 |
| 2026-09-14 | €2,298 | €2,698 | €2,698 | €3,498 | €8,298 |
| 2026-09-15 | €2,298 | €2,698 | €2,698 | €3,498 | €8,298 |
| 2026-09-16 | €2,298 | €2,698 | €2,698 | €3,498 | €8,298 |
| 2026-09-17 | €2,298 | €2,698 | €2,698 | €3,498 | – |
| 2026-09-18 | €2,298 | €2,698 | €2,698 | €3,498 | – |
| 2026-09-19 | €2,298 | €3,198 | €3,198 | €3,498 | – |
| 2026-09-20 | €2,298 | €3,198 | €3,198 | €3,498 | – |
| 2026-09-21 | €2,298 | €3,198 | €3,198 | €3,498 | – |
| 2026-09-22 | €2,298 | €3,198 | €3,198 | €3,498 | – |
| 2026-09-23 | €2,298 | €3,198 | €3,198 | €3,498 | – |
| 2026-09-24 | €2,298 | €3,198 | €3,198 | €3,498 | – |
| 2026-09-25 | €2,298 | €3,198 | €3,198 | €3,498 | – |
| 2026-09-26 | €2,298 | €3,198 | €3,198 | €3,498 | – |
| 2026-09-27 | €2,298 | €3,198 | €3,198 | €3,498 | – |
| 2026-09-28 | €2,298 | €3,198 | €3,198 | – | – |
| 2026-09-29 | €2,298 | €3,198 | €3,198 | – | – |
| 2026-09-30 | €2,298 | €3,198 | €3,198 | €4,698 | – |
| 2026-10-01 | €2,298 | €3,198 | €3,198 | €4,698 | – |
| 2026-10-02 | €2,298 | €3,198 | €3,198 | €4,698 | – |
| 2026-10-03 | €2,298 | €3,198 | €3,198 | €4,698 | – |
| 2026-10-04 | €2,298 | €3,198 | €3,198 | €4,698 | – |
| 2026-10-05 | €2,298 | €3,198 | €3,198 | €4,698 | – |
| 2026-10-06 | €2,298 | €3,198 | €3,198 | €4,698 | – |

## Ship Details

- **Year Built:** 2018
- **Passengers:** 2,666
- **Crew:** 1,025
- **Gross Tonnage:** 99,902 GT
- **Decks:** 13
- **Length:** 299.75m
- **Beam:** 35m
- **Dining (total):** 12
- **Dining (included):** 6
- **Dining (surcharge):** 6

## Port Details

### [Rotterdam](https://cruisello.com/destinations/northern-europe-scandinavia/rotterdam.md)

*Netherlands*

> Bold architecture in Europe's biggest port

Avg dock time: 10.5h · Weather: 4–8°C

- Currency: Euro
- Languages: nl
- Timezone: Europe/Amsterdam

### [Zeebrugge](https://cruisello.com/destinations/northern-europe-scandinavia/zeebrugge.md)

*Belgium*

> Belgium's gateway to Bruges and Belgian chocolate

Avg dock time: 9.9h · Weather: 5–8°C

- Currency: Euro
- Languages: nl, fr, de
- Timezone: Europe/Brussels

### [Dover](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/dover.md)

*United Kingdom*

> The White Cliffs welcoming you to England

Avg dock time: 11.9h · Weather: 6–9°C

- Currency: British Pound
- Languages: en, cy
- Timezone: Europe/London

### [Cherbourg](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/cherbourg.md)

*France*

> Normandy's transatlantic harbour of history

Avg dock time: 10.2h · Weather: 8–10°C

- Currency: Euro
- Languages: fr
- Timezone: Europe/Paris

### [Le Havre (Paris)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/le-havre-paris.md)

*France*

> Normandy's port, Paris's gateway to the sea

Avg dock time: 12.2h · Weather: 6–9°C

- Currency: Euro
- Languages: fr
- Timezone: Europe/Paris

### [Isle of Portland](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/isle-of-portland.md)

*United Kingdom*

> Jurassic Coast drama carved in limestone

Avg dock time: 10.5h · Weather: 6–10°C

- Currency: British Pound
- Languages: en, cy
- Timezone: Europe/London

### [Fort Lauderdale](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/fort-lauderdale.md)

*United States*

> Florida's sunny cruise capital

Avg dock time: 9.3h · Weather: 20–25°C

- Currency: US Dollar
- Languages: en
- Timezone: America/New_York

## Before & After on This Ship

Prices are per person for 2 guests, in each fare's own currency.

|  | Cruise | Departure | Return | Nights | From |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Previous (sailed) | 29 Night Cruise | 2026-10-02 | 2026-10-31 | 29 | itinerary not published yet |
| Next | [Sunstone Shallows – Ocho Rios & Grand Turk](https://cruisello.com/cruises/sunstone-shallows-ocho-rios-grand-turk~HAL-NIEUW_STATENDAM-20261220-14.md) | 2026-12-20 | 2027-01-03 | 14 | €1,989 |

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