Your Cork Shore Excursions

About your Holland America Line cruise on Nieuw Statendam

Make the most of your upcoming Holland America Line sailing aboard the Nieuw Statendam with high-quality, top-rated tours and experiences matched to your exact itinerary.

After departing Dover on 20 Sept 2025, Nieuw Statendam will take you and your travel party to remarkable destinations - and FindMyExcursions is here to help you experience more in each port.

We've partnered with the world’s largest tour marketplaces, including Viator, to offer a curated selection of excursions that go beyond what’s available in your Holland America Line planner. Our intelligent matching system analyses your port times and schedule to recommend only the best-rated, time-compatible experiences — so you can relax, explore, and get back to the ship with confidence.

From scenic adventures and cultural immersions to foodie tours and historical walks, each excursion is selected because it's highly-rated by previous users, and tailored to fit the time you actually have ashore. With convenient port pick-up and drop-off included in most experiences — and a “Worry-Free Shore Excursion” policy available on selected tours — you’ll enjoy a seamless, stress-free outing every time you step off the ship.

Best of all, our selection often includes more variety — and better value — than the limited options offered directly by your cruise line.

Let FindMyExcursions turn your Holland America Line cruise aboard the Nieuw Statendam into a truly unforgettable journey. Start browsing now and discover the excursions that will take your trip to the next level — port by port.

About Cork

Cork, Ireland’s second city, traces its roots back to a 6th-century monastic settlement and gained its first charter in 1185 from Prince John of England. Its name comes from the Irish word corcaigh, meaning “marshy place”—fitting, as the city was originally built on 13 islands in the River Lee. Cork’s Georgian heyday came in the 17th and 18th centuries, when the butter trade boomed and elegant townhouses with bowfront windows lined the streets. Even today, the river shapes the city, splitting around the centre and creating a network of bridges and quays that give Cork its unique charm. Whether you’re strolling Grand Parade or people-watching on Patrick Street, you’ll feel the city’s friendly, creative spirit. Traditional pubs filled with music and Gaelic games sit alongside bohemian cafés and quirky shops. It’s a place where farmers, students, and artists rub shoulders—giving visitors a taste of authentic, characterful Ireland in one lively and welcoming package.