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ms Nieuw Amsterdam

Former name: nieuw amsterdam iv.

Cruise line Holland America

• Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades, Florida)
• Vancouver (BC Canada)
• San Diego (California)
• Whittier (Alaska)

ms Nieuw Amsterdam current position

ms Nieuw Amsterdam current location is at North America West Coast (coordinates 55.74665 N / -134.40717 W) cruising at speed of 17.2 kn (32 km/h | 20 mph) en route to Juneau. The AIS position was reported 6 minutes ago.

Current itinerary of ms Nieuw Amsterdam

ms Nieuw Amsterdam current cruise is 7 days, one-way from Vancouver to Whittier . Prices start from USD 2029 (double occupancy rates). The itinerary starts on 30 Jun, 2024 and ends on 07 Jul, 2024 .

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ms Nieuw Amsterdam Itineraries

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The 2010-built MS Nieuw Amsterdam cruise ship is the 2nd of two Signature-class Holland America liners, with sistership ms Eurodam .

The vessel (IMO number 9378450) is currently Netherlands- flagged (MMSI 246648000) and registered in Rotterdam .

History - construction and ownership

Holland America Line (HAL) is a Seattle -based cruise company owned by Carnival Corporation (shipowner). Between 1873-1989, HAL was a Dutch cargo and passenger shipping company operating regular Transatlantic crossings between Holland and the Americas. HAL was founded in 1873 as "Dutch-American Steamship Company" headquartered in Rotterdam Netherlands . In 1989, HAL was acquired by Carnival Corporation for around EUR 530 million. Among the company's assets are the Westmark hotel chain (Alaska-Yukon), Worldwide Shore Services (warehouses-logistics) and Half Moon Cay (Caribbean private island).

The 2100-passenger ship Nieuw Amsterdam debuted on July 4, 2010. The ship was christened by Her Royal Highness  Princess Màxima of the Netherlands. MS Nieuw Amsterdam is classified as a mid-size cruise ship and has exclusive Signature features, such as the Asian Pan restaurant and Explorer’s (in African theme). The vessel keeps going HAL's more recent tradition of offering an onboard atmosphere that blends elements from past and present. The stylish art collection, excellently trained crew - that hail mainly from the Philippines and Indonesia - and courtly evening amusement, from a nightly string quartet to cheek-to-cheek dancing, all connect cruisers to Holland America's magnificent inheritance. 

Decks and Cabins

MS Nieuw Amsterdam staterooms (1053 total, in 38 grades) include 116 Suites, 602 Balcony, 179 Oceanviews, 156 Inside. Most cabins are sized 175 ft2 (16 m2). Most balconies are sized 45 ft2 (4 m2). Nearly 70% of all staterooms have private step-out balconies, and 86% of all cabins are outside, On Deck 11 are located Juliet cabins (false/French balcony rooms). Wheelchair-accessible cabins are 30. The largest are the Pinnacle Suites (1000 ft2 / 93 m2, with terrace sized 320 ft2 / 30 m2). The ship also has Spa cabins (54) and Spa suites (2).

The boat has 12 passenger decks , of which 8 are with cabins.

Implemented fleetwide in 2019, "Club Orange" program provides exclusive amenities to Suite passengers booked in categories Neptune and Pinnacle. Bonus perks by this program include:

• priority services (check-in, disembarkation, tendering, dining reservations)
• 24-hour concierge service (assistance, information, reservations)
• exclusive dining venue (serving complimentary Pinnacle Grill breakfast and Dining Room dinner, plus exclusive dishes)
• dedicated Concierge Desk (Guest Services and Tours)
• room service (a la carte breakfast menu with complimentary gourmet dishes - including smoked salmon, steak and eggs)
• sparkling wine (embarkation day), Club Orange tote bag, premium bathrobes (cabin use, available for monogramming and purchasing).
• Club Orange Restaurant is part of the Main Dining Room (designed as a separate VIP dining section).

Shipboard dining options - Food and Drinks

MS Nieuw Amsterdam boasts more dining options than any other ship in the fleet of Holland America besides her sister ms Eurodam. With the addition of the Master Chef's Table, which serves an awesome tasting dinner in its own classy room, Nieuw Amsterdam cruise ship is now offering 4 distinct gourmet menus, which include those found at the Pinnacle Grill, Tamarind and the weekly Le Cirque presentation. When mixed with great-dining experiences in the other dining venues, cruisers might count on a diversity of choices for longer cruises in Europe and back-to-back sailings in the winter season to the Eastern and Western Caribbean. The Rembrandt Restaurant is ship's 2-deck Main Dining Room, and it's open daily for open seating breakfast and occasionally for open seating lunch. At breakfast, there are a lot of choices, from yogurt, fruit and granola, to corned beef hash, pancakes and eggs prepared in many ways. When lunch is served in the Rembrandt, the choice of options is perfect and includes salads, starters, soups, entrees and desserts. It's a relaxing and civilized alternative to the Lido buffet.

Follows the complete list of ms Nieuw Amsterdam restaurants and food bars.

• Pinnacle Grill (112-seat reservations-only seafood/steakhouse restaurant with fine wines selection; free for passengers under 12 yo). The venue transforms into “An Evening at le Cirque” once per cruise via a partnership with NYC “Le Cirque” French restaurant.
• Master Chef’s Room (Pinnacle Grill annex; reservations only)
• Manhattan Restaurant (1114-seat, aft Dining Room; features open seating Breakfast and Lunch, two Dinner options – 2 fixed seatings or “Any Time” dining between 5:15 p.m. - 9 p.m. 
• Terrace Grill (46-seat fast food pool bar; complimentary)
• Lido Restaurant (470-seat complimentary buffet restaurant; offers self-service Breakfast 6-11 am, Lunch 11:30-2 pm, Afternoon Tea, Dinner 5:30-8 pm)
• Canaletto Restaurant (Lido Restaurant annex; operates as an Italian restaurant for Dinner, reservations required)
• Tamarind (142-seat Asian specialty restaurant; reservations-only)
• Slice (complimentary Pizzeria, poolside).

Shipboard entertainment options - Fun and Sport

Much of the action onboard ms Nieuw Amsterdam takes place on decks 2 and 3. On these decks, guests will find the casino, bars, lounges, a 36-seat cinema and rooms for computer and culinary classes. Deck 11 is home to the Silk Den bar, which offers a great sea view. Holland America Line provides opportunities for classes in the Culinary Arts Center, built like the set of a TV show, presented by Food & Wine magazine. A free photo is also available (editing photos, operating your camera, etc.) and computer classes at Digital Workshop, via a partnership with Microsoft. The enrichment programs take place during the day and most of them are free, with the exceptions of some sessions at the Greenhouse Spa and food classes with alcohol. Other amenities include: complimentary 24-Hour Room-Service, Supervised Kids Program ("Club Hal"), cruise ship weddings, Internet/WiFi Access, Laundry.

Follows the complete list of ms Nieuw Amsterdam lounges, clubs and other entertainment venues for kids, teens and adults.

• Atrium (3-deck high midship open-floor area with live performances)
• The Showroom at Sea (890-seat theatre/main show lounge; also serves Holland America’s enrichment program (via a partnership with BBC Earth)
• Piano Bar; Sports Bar; Pinnacle Bar (36-seat wine bar); Ocean Bar (Atrium bar and lounge, with dance floor and stage for live performances)
• Northern Lights Disco & Nightclub
• Queen’s Lounge & Culinary Arts Centre (166-seat, with live band entertainment, cooking shows, culinary classes; via a partnership with “Food & Wine Magazine”)
• Explorer’s Lounge & Bar (lounge with bar; classical concert performances); Silk Den Lounge
• King’s Room (complimentary workshops, Internet computers room, by a partnership with Microsoft) 
• Photo Gallery & Shop; Art Gallery
• Casino (served by Casino Bar and Sports Bar)
• Screening Room (36-seat indoor cinema)
• Atrium Shops (boutiques for duty-free tobaccos and liquor, perfumes, watches, clothing, HAL logo merchandise, souvenirs); Marabella Luxury Shop
• Explorations Cafe (specialty coffee bar and patisserie; also serves as ship’s Library and Online Centre/Internet computers room)
• Neptune Lounge (club venue for Deluxe Suite and Pinnacle guests only)
• Fitness Center (gym with separate Aerobics Room); 7 jacuzzis
• Greenhouse Spa & Salon; Lido Pool area, served by Lido Bar and Terrace Grill; Sea View Pool area served by Sea View Bar; Cabana Club (adults-only)
• Crow’s Nest (observation lounge; bar and dance floor; becomes disco at night)
• Sport Court (basketball, volleyball, soccer); Promenade Deck, Walking Track
• Club HAL (kids lounge, complimentary youth programming)
• The Loft (teens club lounge area, with Video Games Arcade, computers, PlayStations; teen disco).

In 2023, HAL conducted 5 wet-dock refurbishments to expand the casino space on its vessels in the Pinnacle-class (Nieuw Rotterdam, Koningsdam, Nieuw Statendam) and Signature-class (Eurodam, Nieuw Amsterdam). Each of the enlarged gambling facilities now has 140 of the gaming industry's newest slot and video poker machines. In addition, a separate non-smoking area was added in the casinos of Nieuw Rotterdam, Nieuw Statendam and Koningsdam.

Since 2023, all HAL ships have pickleball courts (installed on the top deck) operated via an exclusive partnership with PPA-Professional Pickleball Association. HAL also offers complimentary beginner lessons (led by onboard instructors), sells branded pickleball starter kits (at the ship's retail shops) and Play Pickleball tutorial videos are included in the cabin TV programming.

Itineraries

MS Nieuw Amsterdam itinerary program is based on Mediterranean voyages from homeports Venice and Barcelona , and Caribbean voyages out of Fort Lauderdale FL . Transatlantic repositioning crossings (Europe-USA-Europe) are offered during spring and fall.

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Nieuw Amsterdam is Holland America's 2nd (last) Signature-class vessel, with sistership Eurodam . Named and themed after New York City (initially named "Nieuw Amsterdam" / "New Amsterdam"), the Inaugural Cruise/Maiden Voyage was on July 4, 2010. This is the 81st HAL ship servicing the company and the 4th HAL ship with this name - the previous same-named liners were launched in 1906 (17,150 GT tons), 1938 (36,300 tons), and 1983 (33,900 tons).

Holland America's "Nieuw Amsterdam IV" has 10 staterooms with floor-ceiling and wall-to-wall windows, 86% of all cabins are outside, 67% are with a balcony. In the ms Nieuw Amsterdam ship's Atrium area there's a sculpture of the inverted NYC skyline made from translucent blocks (created by G. Lebigre and C. Roger, Italy).

HAL's other "nieuw" named vessels are  Nieuw Statendam  (2018 - the 6th "Statendam" since company’s establishment in 1898) and  Nieuw Rotterdam (2021).

Nieuw Amsterdam's last major drydock refurbishment was in April 2017.

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Nieuw Amsterdam Overview

Holland America’s Nieuw Amsterdam is the fourth in a long line of illustrious ships of the same name. The first ms Nieuw Amsterdam served during WWI, the second is the model for Holland America’s logo and was a favorite amongst Hollywood heavy hitters like Rita Hayworth and Spencer Tracey. Taking a bit from each of her predecessors, this ship features the latest additions to Holland America’s fleet with Tamarind, a pan-Asian restaurant, the Explorer’s Lounge Bar, which offers wine tastings, and a new luxury jewelry boutique. This Nieuw Amsterdam also gives a nod to New York, the city she’s named after, with exquisite art displayed throughout the ship.

• Passenger Capacity: 2,106 (double occupancy)
• Year Built: 2010
• Last Refurbished:  2017

• Culinary Arts Center Holland America prides themselves on their cuisine, offering an array of delicious meals and accommodating those with special diets. Besides sharing these dishes onboard, Holland America has built a state-of-the-art Culinary Arts Center with help from Food & Wine Magazine. The Nieuw Amsterdam’s Culinary Arts Center offers passengers a chance to learn to cook their favorite dishes alongside acclaimed chefs.  

• Tamarind Restaurant Make sure to spend one evening of your cruise in Tamarind, the specialty restaurant onboard the Nieuw Amsterdam that has gotten rave reviews from Conde Nast. Serving dishes that reference the flavors of Asia, you’ll find amazing ingredients and flavors in each of your dishes. Some of our favorites include the Ying Yang Scallop Consomme, Hoison-Lime Glazed Swai and Vietnamese-Style Lamb with Mint.  

• B.B. King’s Blues Club You may be sailing in Europe or Asia, but you’ll feel like you just walked into a Memphis bar when you head to the B.B. King’s Blues Club held five nights a week in the Queen’s Lounge. An eight-piece band gets the crowded grooving to the Memphis Blues. Themed specialty drinks and video projections tracing the history of the blues help fully immerse you in the mood.  

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Nieuw Amsterdam Departure Ports

Sail to the world’s hot spots with Holland America. This revered cruise line has sailings from cities around the world like Ft. Lauderdale, Valparaiso, Barcelona, Sydney and Montreal.  All of their departure ports are convenient to get to with major airports and public transportation. Get ready for an amazing cruise vacation with Holland America, your first step is to call us at The Cruise Web to speak with a consultant and find your perfect itinerary. 

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Nieuw Amsterdam Deck Plans

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Balcony (VB)

2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bathtub & shower, sitting area, private verandah, floor-to-ceiling windows.

Balcony (VC)

Balcony (vd), balcony (ve), balcony (vf), balcony (vh), balcony (v).

2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bathtub & shower, sitting area, private verandah, floor-to-ceiling windows. Fully accessible rooms have roll-in shower and wide doorways. Ambulatory accessible have shower only with small step, step into bathroom, standard interior and exterior door size.

Balcony (VA)

Balcony (vq).

2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bathtub & shower, sitting area, private verandah, floor-to-ceiling windows. VQ staterooms 11001-11010 have viewing balconies.

2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, shower.

Inside (MM)

2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, shower. Fully accessible rooms have roll-in shower and wide doorways.

Inside (IQ)

2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, shower. Staterooms IQ10043 and IQ10044 have fully obstructed views.

Oceanview (CQ)

2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bathtub & shower.

Oceanview (G)

2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bathtub & shower. All G-category staterooms have partial sea views.

Oceanview (H)

2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bathtub & shower. All H- and HH-category staterooms have fully obstructed views. Ambulatory accessible with roll-in shower, standard doors.

Oceanview (HH)

Oceanview (c).

2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bathtub & shower. Fully accessible rooms have roll-in shower and wide doorways.

Oceanview (D)

Oceanview (dd).

Ocean-view: 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bathtub & shower.

Oceanview (E)

Oceanview (f).

2 lower beds convertible to 1 king-size bed, bathroom with dual-sink vanity, full-size whirlpool bath & shower & additional shower stall, large sitting area, dressing room, private verandah, 1 sofa bed for 2 persons, floor-to-ceiling windows.

2 lower beds convertible to 1 king-size bed, bathroom with dual-sink vanity, full-size whirlpool bath & shower & additional shower stall, large sitting area, dressing room, private verandah, 1 sofa bed for 2 persons, floor-to-ceiling windows. Fully accessible rooms have roll-in shower and wide doorways.

2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bathroom with dual-sink vanity, full-size whirlpool bath & shower & additional shower stall, large sitting area, private verandah, 1 sofa bed for 1 person, floor-to-ceiling windows.

2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bathroom with dual-sink vanity, full-size whirlpool bath & shower & additional shower stall, large sitting area, private verandah, 1 sofa bed for 1 person, floor-to-ceiling windows. Fully accessible rooms have roll-in shower and wide doorways.

Bedroom with 1 king-size bed, oversize whirlpool bath & shower & additional shower stall, living room, dining room, dressing room, private verandah with whirlpool, pantry, 1 sofa bed for 2 persons, microwave, refrigerator, guest toilet, private stereo system, floor-to-ceiling windows.

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Savor dining aboard Holland America, including the Pinnacle Grill, Canaletto, Tamarind, Lido Restaurant, Master Chef's Room, main dining room, room service and more.

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Enjoy Holland America's onboard entertainment, including BB King's Blues Club, an onboard theater, casino, indoor and outdoor movie screens, bars and lounges.

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Holland America’s Nieuw Amsterdam – Full Ship Review

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Cruising is one of my favorite vacations and with sailing paused for over a year, I was so excited to finally be back at sea! My first cruise in 2021 was aboard Holland America’s Nieuw Amsterdam and it was a great sailing. Our itinerary was a seven night cruise, round trip out of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. The Nieuw Amsterdam is a beautiful ship, and Holland America is a fantastic cruise line. I know you will love sailing with HAL and I am so excited to share my full Nieuw Amsterdam Review with you!

I was invited to sail on Holland America’s Nieuw Amsterdam with a group of agents to learn more about the brand and the healthy return to sea. As always, all opinions are my own.

Holland America is a fabulous cruise line that sails to the Caribbean, and is one of the best lines on which to sail Alaska. This was actually my second time sailing on HAL, my family did a Caribbean cruise on the msVeendam back in 2018.

Holland America guests skew towards the more sophisticated adult although there are amenities for kids on board. My mid-November sailing was adults only (because everyone on board had to be vaccinated), but when we voyaged for spring break in 2018, there were over 100 kids on board.

Our seven night voyage on the Nieuw Amsterdam started and ended in Fort Lauderdale and we visited Nassau, Bahamas ; San Juan, Puerto Rico; Amber Cove in the Dominican Republic, and Holland America’s private island, Half Moon Cay.

The Nieuw Amsterdam was refurbished in 2017, and in 2022, the Nieuw Amsterdam will be sailing the Caribbean and Alaska .

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Holland America Nieuw Amsterdam Deck Plan

The Nieuw Amsterdam is an easy to navigate ship. The deck plan is easy to figure out – and the boat is small enough you can get from your cabin to restaurants, entertainment, the pools very easily.

Deck 1 is mostly cabins, along with an atrium and this is where you will find guest services. Decks 2 and 3 are where the main indoor stuff is located – casino, entertainment and dining.

Decks 4 -8 are where most cabins are located. Deck 4 is home to the lifeboats, so cabins on Decks 4 and 5 might have lifeboat views – so book higher like decks 6, 7 or 8!

Deck 9 is home to the buffet, two pools, the spa and fitness center. Deck 10 overlooks the pool – there is some sports stuff and the Retreat cabanas.

Lastly, deck 11 is split, there is an 11th floor aft which is where Tamarind is, and a Deck 11 forward where the Explorer’s Lounge is. You can’t walk from one side of deck 11 to the other without going back down to deck 10.

Cabins on the Nieuw Amsterdam

Our stateroom, 8111 was a beautiful balcony cabin. The balcony itself was large, with two chairs each with an ottoman, and  a small table. We loved sitting out there, watching the ocean go by!

Inside our room, we had a small couch, desk, flat screen TV, and fridge -which was stocked with mini bar items- but I used it to chill my wine. The room has either one king or two twins (you can have them configure it any way you would like). There was also plenty of storage in the cabin – three closets in fact, and a small bathroom with a small tub, shower, toilet, and sink.

I also loved the soft robes in the room – I totally forgot to get a picture of them!

On the Nieuw Amsterdam there are also interior rooms, ocean view cabins, and suites –  something for every traveler and every budget.

Dining on Holland America’s Nieuw Amsterdam

Let’s face it, one of the best things about cruising is the food! And the food on Holland America is notoriously amazing.

There are so many great places to eat throughout the day – you will never go hungry and Holland offers great variety each day.

The eateries onboard the Nieuw Amsterdam include:

Lido Buffet on Deck 9 – This is more of a food hall or food stations then buffet. They serve you and there are pasta stations, omelet stations, salad bar, deli, and options that rotate throughout the week. The Lido is open most of the day so you can head there for breakfast, lunch, dinner or a snack.

Dive In – I love the Dive-In. This eatery by the main pool is open during the day for lunch or an early dinner. The Dive-In serves burgers, portobello sandwiches, hot dogs, and fries. There are milkshakes available for a small charge.

New York Pizzeria – Located by the back pool, and open during the day and into the evening, New York Pizzeria serves made to order personal pizzas, salads and some desserts. I love that you can customize your pizza with whatever toppings you want! I had a quick dinner one night at NY Pizzeria and it was lovely to sit out under the stars and enjoy a hot pizza all to myself. It was pretty good – I can be skeptical about “NY Pizza” but I enjoyed this.

Main Dining Room – The main dining room is located on decks 2 and 3. The main dining room is open for breakfast and lunch, check your navigator app for times. I did love having breakfast down at the dining room one day.

For dinner, the dining room is open for set time and any time dining. The menu changes each night, but remember you can order as much as you would like. One night I did order two entrees, and a few nights we all ordered multiple appetizers.

Holland America Room Service – I love that most room service is included on a Holland America cruise. You can pre-order breakfast by putting the card on your door the night before or call down to order a meal or snack. If you want food delivered from the Dive-In or Tamarind, there is a small fee, but otherwise, just tip your server a few bucks.

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Specialty Dining on the Nieuw Amsterdam

Holland America offers a few specialty dining options on the Nieuw Amsterdam. You can make reservations for specialty dining right on your Navigator app.

The steakhouse, Pinnacle Grill has a coverage charge of $39 per person, and all of my friends who dined here loved it. They all agreed Pinnacle Grille was well worth the fee.

If you like seafood, head to Rudy’s, which is only offered one night during your cruise, for a charge of $49 per person.

For an Italian dinner, you can dine at Canaletto, which is offered at $19 per person.

Tamarind, the Southeast Asian restaurant is $29 per person for a cover charge. A cover charge meaning you can pay to dine there but can order whatever you would like, verses Nami which is the ala carte sushi restaurant (you just pay for what you order).

Even if you don’t dine at Tamarind, be sure to head up there for a drink – the lounge/bar area is so beautiful.

Lastly, if you are a coffee lover, head up to the Explorer’s Café on deck 11. Here you will find all sorts of specialty coffees for small charge. This is also a great place to hang out day or night – lots of seating and you can see for miles out the front of the ship.

Nieuw Amsterdam Pools and Spa

The Nieuw Amsterdam has eleven decks, and holds just over 2000 passengers, so it is a smaller ship. But the Nieuw Amsterdam has everything you need for an awesome cruise!

On Deck 9 there are two pools. One that can be covered in bad weather, and one on the back of the ship (that is for adults only). Both pools have several hot tubs around and there are lots of chairs for sunbathing and relaxing.

Up on Deck 9 you can also find the gym (which is pretty large), the spa/salon, and the hydro therapy area. Some of my friends purchased the week long hydro therapy package and really loved relaxing in there. Seriously they spent hours in the spa!

Nieuw Amsterdam Entertainment

If you love music, you will love sailing on Holland America Line. There are so many great places to see live music – from the Mainstage with the large production show, to Billboards with dueling pianos, to BB Kings for music all night.

There is also the Lincoln Center Stage on board where beautiful instrumental music is played.

On our sailing, there were several comedians on board and nightly comedy shows. Our group also loved some of the games hosted by our cruise director – such as trivia, Majority Rules and Pictionary! Just check your Navigator app to find out what is happening on board.

On the Nieuw Amsterdam, there is also a good size casino, open when the boat is sailing. The evenings offered lots to do on board.

Tips for sailing on Holland America’s Nieuw Amsterdam

If you are looking for a relaxing cruise, with great ports, and great service, you will for sure have a great time sailing on Holland America Line and the Nieuw Amsterdam ship.

When you book your cruise with me, I send you lots of pre-departure information and make sure you have everything you need for a great cruise. But here are some tips I can share to maximize your time on board the Nieuw Amsterdam.

Book the Have it all package – this will give you unlimited drinks, Wi-Fi, one night of specialty dining and one shore excursion.

Download the HAL app , called the Navigator . This app is free to use even if you do not pay for the upgraded Wi-Fi.  You can use the app to make reservations, look at menus, and see what is happening around the ship. You can set it up before you depart, but then you must sign back on when you connect to the ship’s Wi-Fi.

Try stuff on board! I did the mixology class – but there was also wine tastings, cooking demonstrations, movies, fitness classes, literally so much to do!

Remember to budget for service gratuities . On my November 2021 sailing these were $15.50 per person, per day.

Relax. I loved that there are lots of bars and nooks on board to relax.

Consider booking a spot in The Retreat . This is an upgraded cabana area. A private oasis with a chair and tables, day bed, service, and privacy curtains, it’s the ultimate way to relax without having to fight for chairs on board!

Purchase the hydrotherapy pass – like most cruise add-ons its less expensive if you purchase it before you sail, and my agent friends raved about the spa.

Always deposit on your next cruise while you are on board your current cruise. You will get some on board booking bonus’ and great prices. You can also stick with your amazing travel agent to service your reservation even when you book on board.

Holland America’s Nieuw Amsterdam Review

I had a great time on board the Nieuw Amsterdam. This ship offers both lots to do, and the opportunity to relax and unwind.

I loved that this ship felt like a luxury cruise liner very Love Boat-esque . This is not the ship if you want to forget you are on a ship. This is a cruisers cruise for sure.

The food was excellent and the service even better. All of the masking, social distancing and health/safety protocols were in place and I felt totally fine sailing.

The private island stop at Half Moon Cay was a 2021 vacation highlight for sure – the beach is gorgeous and it’s so nice to spend a day in this private oasis in paradise.

I only had two “complaints” about my sailing – the first being that the WIFI (we had the surf package) sucked. It was dial-up speed and you could only use it for a few apps, email and web browsing. But with that said, I was on a work trip and had to spend most of the sea days in front of my computer. If you are on vacation, you will be fine, but something to consider if you are trying to do a workcation at sea.

Lastly, it had been a while since I cruised (my last cruise before this was on the Disney Wonder in February 2020) I forgot how many upcharges you can have on a cruise. It’s really not even close to an all-inclusive experience, especially since I did not have the HAVE IT ALL package.

But with all that, I am seriously considering Holland America for our family’s Alaska cruise (which we need to rebook from 2020) and I cannot wait to continue to book you all on HAL’s amazing ships, including the Nieuw Amsterdam.

Have you sailed on Holland America Line? Have you been on the Nieuw Amsterdam? Tell me about it in the comments –

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Our cruise was awful, the food was bland and much like a college dining hall. The restaurant food was pricey not worth it. Our private island stop was canceled so we were stuck on the ship with only a 15 capacity person pool. The drinks were watered down and expensive. The activities were so boring and again pricey. This was our first and last cruise

Oh no!!! that has been the exact opposite of my experiences on HAL – of course it does stink when they have to cancel Half Moon Cay, it happens since its a tender port, and yes, cruise ship pools are all small. Sorry you did not enjoy – but hope there were some things you did enjoy!

Went on HAl Koenigsdam in 2022 to Alaska. We wanted for nothing. Food and service were amazing. Zero complaints. The ship was beautiful and extremely clean. Entertainment was excellent too, even though I lost $200 at the casino. Planning another trip as I type!

Enjoy! Their ships are the best!

You mentioned that the WiFi was bad. Users have to remember that all communications, WiFi, Telephone Calls, data for the onboard ship use is all sent over satelitte, and those are in space. The ship itself has a large amount of data that is also processed, from E-Mail, to credit card authorizations, and such. So everything has to bounce off of it, and back down to land. With thousands of people, and the crew, even if you had the fastest connection availble for your house on land, it still is not fast enough for everyone to use on a ship. I did I.T. for Carnival for 6 years on their ships, and there is no good way to get fast internet over satelitte for thousands of people. I heard people complain all the time.

oh 100%! And I am in the minority since if I am on a FAM, I am working – regular vacationers should turn off and relax!

My sister and I sailed with Holland America in 2009 for the Alaskan cruise. It was an unforgettable experience because the staff made us feel welcomed and the food was delicious.

We’re interested in booking a cruise to the Caribbean for our birthday next year, which is in October. We want to start planning everything in November or December of this year.

Okay – I will reach out. I am going to Alaska on HAL in May 2024, can’t wait!

Does the ship have its own tenders? If so, where can I see a photo? Thanks.

the Nieuw Amsterdam, I honestly dont remember, we only had to tender at Half Moon Cay

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Nieuw Amsterdam - November 20, 2022

November 20, 2022

November 20 - 27, 2022

Nieuw Amsterdam

Holland America Line

7 Night Southern Caribbean

from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida

The November 20, 2022 cruise on the Nieuw Amsterdam departs from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. On this 7 Night Southern Caribbean sailing, the ship will visit a total of 4 different cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The Nieuw Amsterdam sets sail on a Sunday (November 20, 2022) and returns on a Sunday (November 27, 2022).

The Nieuw Amsterdam was built in 2010 and is amoung Holland America's 11 ships in it's fleet. The Nieuw Amsterdam is included in the cruise line's Signature Class Class. In the cruise ship stats below you'll find the Nieuw Amsterdam vs all other Holland America ships.

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Ft. Lauderdale

Ft. Lauderdale has 23 miles of beaches, 300 miles of inland waterways and swimming pools galore, but immersing yourself in this city doesn't require a drop of water. Dive into a culture as deep as any ocean, a culture characterized by Seminoles and Broadway shows, golf and whimsical water taxis, fine cuisine and tasty jazz. And just like the horizon here, the list of attractions goes on and on.

Ft. Lauderdale has 23 miles of beaches, 300 miles of inland waterways and swimming pools galore, but immersing yourself in this city doesn't require a drop of water. Dive into a culture as deep as any...

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Hospitable and always sunny, Curacao bids you a warm welcome. The friendly inhabitants, first class hotels, wonderful climate, crystal clear seawater, fascinating architecture, floating market, pontoon bridge, secluded bays, rich fauna and flora, and the many possibilities for excursions and entertainment make Curacao the tourist's paradise.

Hospitable and always sunny, Curacao bids you a warm welcome. The friendly inhabitants, first class hotels, wonderful climate, crystal clear seawater, fascinating architecture, floating market...

Blessed with a non-stop breeze, neat little Oranjestad reflects the Dutch passion for cleanliness. Stroll the town's chic shops, venture out to see the wind-formed divi-divi trees, or visit an undersea garden of brilliant corals on a semi-submersible craft.

Blessed with a non-stop breeze, neat little Oranjestad reflects the Dutch passion for cleanliness. Stroll the town's chic shops, venture out to see the wind-formed divi-divi trees, or visit an...

Half Moon Cay

Spend the day on your own private island, courtesy of Holland America. Sun, swim, or sail around this beautiful island as you enjoy your very own day in the sun! The fishing's great, but so is the parasailing and snorkeling so you have some decisions to make! And don't forget the Bahamas style barbecue!

Spend the day on your own private island, courtesy of Holland America. Sun, swim, or sail around this beautiful island as you enjoy your very own day in the sun! The fishing's great, but so is the...

Nieuw Amsterdam Decks and Cabins

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• 3 Promenade
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Built in 2010, the Holland America Line Nieuw Amsterdam cruise ship weighs 87K tons and has 1053 staterooms for up to 2527 passengers served by 929 crew . There are 12 passenger decks, 8 with cabins. You can expect a space ratio of 34 gross tons per passenger on this ship. On this page are the current deck plans for Nieuw Amsterdam showing deck plan layouts, public venues and all the types of cabins including pictures and videos.

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Sleeps up to: 3 52 Cabins Cabin: 294 sqft (28 m 2 ) Balcony: 87 sqft (8 m 2 ) * Size may vary, see details below.

Sleeps up to: 4 602 Cabins Cabin: 174 sqft (16 m 2 ) Balcony: 46 sqft (4 m 2 ) * Size may vary, see details below.

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Sleeps up to: 4 156 Cabins Cabin: 170 sqft (16 m 2 ) * Size may vary, see details below.

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Gemakkelijk op zomercruise vanuit Nederland met Holland America Line

Deze zomer maakt  Holland America Line ( HAL) het cruisereizigers gemakkelijker dan ooit om een droomvakantie naar de Noorse Fjorden en Noord-Europa te maken met twee schepen die rondreizen aanbieden vanuit twee thuishavens in Nederland. Het nieuwste schip van de rederij, Rotterdam, biedt routes aan vanuit Amsterdam, terwijl schip Volendam vanuit de haven van Rotterdam zal varen. Beide schepen hebben nog hutten voor deze zomer.

Van mei tot en met oktober 2022 kunnen gasten inschepen op routes variërend van zeven tot 35 nachten die zich uitstrekken van IJsland tot de Noorse fjorden en helemaal tot aan Spitsbergen. Met beide thuishavens goed bereikbaar per trein of auto, is het gemakkelijk om een korte zomer trip of een langere familie vakantie te plannen.

Ontmoet de schepen: dezelfde familie, een eigen karakter

Zowel Rotterdam als Volendam zijn middelgrote premiumschepen, met ruime hutten, culinaire en verrijkende ervaringen, onberispelijke service en mooie routes. Rotterdam is een schip in de Pinnacle-klasse, terwijl Volendam een intiemer schip is. Met een gastencapaciteit van respectievelijk 2.668 en 1.432, genieten gasten van een naadloze ervaring, ongeacht welk schip ze kiezen.

Maak kennis met schip Rotterdam

Rotterdam is het vlaggenschip van Holland America Line en het nieuwste schip in de vloot. Het schip beschikt over een ruime keuze aan balkonhutten en suites voor de ultieme cruise-ervaring. Daarnaast biedt het schip Family Staterooms voor maximaal vijf gasten en Single Staterooms voor soloreizigers.

Rotterdam biedt de beste livemuziek op zee met vier Music Walk locaties: Rolling Stone Rock Room met klassieke rockhits; Lincoln Center Stage, met klassieke kamermuziek; Billboard Onboard, waar live muzikanten het publiek vermaken met hitparade hits; en de populaire B.B. King’s Blues Club, die het beste van de Memphis muziek naar zee brengt.

De World Stage beschikt over een 270-graden LED-projectie achtergrond, waardoor gasten verrast worden met panoramische visuele en geluidseffecten tijdens elk optreden.

Naast de Dining Room, Lido Market, Dive-In, en New York Deli and Pizza, kunnen gasten genieten van zes specialiteiten restaurants: Rudi’s Sel de Mer, een Franse visbrasserie; Tamarind, waar de tradities van Zuidoost-Azië, China en Japan worden verkend; Nami Sushi met smakelijke sushi en Aziatische sterke dranken; Pinnacle Grill, het ultieme steakhouse op zee; Canaletto met Italiaans dineren in familiestijl; en Club Orange exclusief voor gasten van het Club Orange programma.  Grand Dutch Café biedt hartige snacks, een biertje of een traditionele Nederlandse koffie in een gezellig café dat Nederlands erfgoed uitstraalt.

Maak kennis met de Volendam

Volendam is een intiemer, klassiek schip, dat langere cruises aanbiedt.

• Lanai Staterooms  bieden een open toegang tot het Promenade Deck met voorbehouden comfortabele dekstoelen om te genieten van mooie uitzichten op zee.
• Volendam beschikt over de Dining Room, Lido Market en Dive-In, evenals het specialiteitenrestaurant Pinnacle Grill, Canaletto en een Rudi’s Sel de Mer pop-up ervaring op elke cruise.
• Entertainment en verrijkende ervaringen worden aan boord verzorgd door BBC Earth In Concert optredens, kookdemonstraties met Explorations Central (EXC) Port to Table programma’s en regionale EXC Talks gericht op een diepgaandere kennismaking met de bestemming.
• De cruises met Volendam duren vaak langer en doen kleinere havens aan die geschikt zijn voor kleinere schepen.
• Dit schip is ideaal voor gasten die op zoek zijn naar een meer intieme ervaring, langere routes en een grote reislust.

Cruises vanuit Nederland naar Noorwegen en Spitsbergen

• Met de Rotterdam
• Zomer thuishaven: Amsterdam
• Seizoen: van 1 mei tot 2 oktober
• Routes: 7 en 14 nachten, combineerbaar tot 41 nachten.
• Bestemmingen: Noorse fjorden en Scandinavische hoofdsteden.
• Prijzen starten vanaf € 1.049 per persoon voor een 7 nachten cruise naar de Noorse fjorden, op basis van een dubbele bezetting.

De Rotterdam doet 2 verschillende Fjorden routes: een meer  zuidelijke route  met de steden Oslo en Kristiansand, en richting de Fjorden naar Stavanger en Flam. De tweede route is meer  westelijker  met Eidfjord, Alesund, Geiranger en Flam. In beide routes zit een heel enkele keer een andere haven, zoals Molde op 14 augustus en Bergen op 1 mei. De doopcruise van de Rotterdam op 29 mei stopt extra in Rotterdam!

Enkele voorbeelden van cruises met Rotterdam dit voorjaar en zomer:

• 5 juni (7 nachten) en 17 juli (7 nachten): Noorse fjorden inclusief Eidfjord, Alesund en Bergen –  Noorse Legenden cruise
• 12 juni (7 nachten):  Noorse fjorden inclusief Oslo, Kristiansand, Stavanger, Sognefjord, Flam –  Vikingsaga’s cruise
• 28 augustus (14 nachten): Noorwegen en Noorse fjorden, IJsland en het Verenigd Koninkrijk

15-daagse cruise IJsland en Schotland vanuit Rotterdam

• 15-daagse cruise Noorwegen, IJsland en Schotland
• Langs Kopenhagen, Oslo, Stavanger, Shetland Eilanden, 4 bestemmingen in IJsland, en Stornoway en Invergordon in Schotland
• Vertrek op 6 juli en 31 augustus 2024.
• Cruise o.b.v. volpension & incl. fooien t.w.v. $ 224,- p.p.
• Houd rekening met kosten ter plaatse, zie beschrijving bij ANWB
• Klik door voor Extra Ledenvoordeel!

15-daagse cruise Noordkaap met de Rotterdam

• 15-daagse cruise Noordkaap
• Met de nieuwe Rotterdam vanuit Rotterdam 🙂
• Bezoek ook de Lerwick Eilanden en Schotland
• Op de route: Honningsvag (Noordkaap), Alesund, Trondheim, Tromso, Leknes en Lerwick, Portree, Invergordon (voor Invernesss), South Queensferry (voor Edinburgh).
• Klik door voor je ANWB leden voordeel cadeaus!

2025 – 134 dagen Pool tot Pool Wereldcruise met Volendam

• Vertrek op 25 januari 2025
• Vanuit Fort Lauderdale
• Met de Volendam
• Bezoek Noord- en Zuid-Amerika van Pool tot pool
• Binnenhut: €29.649 / Buitenhut: €31.749 / Balkonhut: op aanvraag / Suite: €57.649
• Excl. 7,50 euro kosten per boeking
• Voor ter plaatse te betalen kosten, zie beschrijving

2025 124-daagse Wereldcruise HAL met Zuiderdam

• Vertrek op 4 januari 2025
• Vanuit Fort Lauderdale t/m Singapore
• Met Zuiderdam
• Bezoek o.a. Caribisch gebied, Zuid-Amerika, Hawaii, Australië, Zuid-Afrika, Middellandse Zee
• Binnenhut: €27.355 / Buitenhut: €29.355 / Balkonhut: €39.335 / Suite: €51.655
• Excl. €7,50 verplichte kosten per boeking
• Houd rekening met kosten ter plaatse, zie beschrijving bij Sunweb

8-daagse cruise Noorse Fjorden met de Rotterdam

• 8-daagse cruise Noorse Fjorden - ms Rotterdam
• Eidfjord, Ålesund/Molde, Geiranger, Bergen…
• Je ziet en beleeft het allemaal tijdens deze fjordencruise met ms Rotterdam, het vlaggenschip en dé trots van Holland America Line.
• De maaltijden, een uitgebreid entertainment- en activiteitenprogramma en ANWB-reisbegeleiding zijn inclusief.
• Klik verder welke ANWB leden voordelen je ontvangt!

Door het Panamakanaal met de Zaandam

• Op de kleinere Zaandam
• Vanuit Miami of San Diego
• 15-daagse cruise
• Bezoek ook privé eiland Half Moon Cay en Mexico, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Colombia
• Diverse vertrekken

Topprijs! Met de Rotterdam op populaire Fjordencruise

• Vanuit Rotterdam!
• Bezoek de steden Oslo en Kristiansand en fjordenhavens
• Routes en prijzen variëren per datum:29 juni/20 juli/24 aug/14 sept.
• Vertrek op mei-aug.
• Houd rekening met bijkomende kosten, klik door naar CruiseOnline

Met Volendam

• Zomer thuishaven: Rotterdam
• Seizoen: van 1 mei tot 28 augustus
• Routes: 13, 14 en 21 nachten. Innovatieve, originele reisroutes die vaak havens aandoen waar weinig schepen komen. Combineerbaar met een Collectors’ Voyage ervaring tot 35 nachten.
• Prijzen starten vanaf € 2.299 per persoon voor een 14 Nachten Ontdekkingscruise Noordelijke Hoofdsteden op basis van een dubbele bezetting

Enkele voorbeelden van cruises met Volendam deze zomer: 

• 3 juli (14 nachten): Noorse fjorden/Noorwegen inclusief Stavanger, Flam, Sognefjord, Alesund, Trondheim, Noordkaap, Geiranger en Bergen – Reis naar de Middernachtzon.  
• 17 juli (14 nachten): Dover, Bristol, Dublin, Bordeaux, La Rochelle, Rouen – Ontdekkingscruise Noordelijke Hoofdsteden .
• 14 augustus (14 nachten) : Portland, Guernsey, Falmouth, Liverpool, Dublin, Isle of Skye, Kirkwall, Inverness en Edinburgh – Ontdekkingscruise Britse Eilanden .

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2022 Alaska/Denali cruise tour Noordam vs. Nieuw Amsterdam

By CRu1853!! , November 23, 2020 in Holland America Line

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Looking at cruises just released for 2022 and trying to decide between the two ships. We have been on the Nieuw Amsterdam for 3 nights during an Alaska/Yukon tour and we really liked her.

We have never been on the Noordam. We are looking at either Signature or Neptune suites.  I am just interested in people’s opinions and I know we all have differing ones 😃

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We’ve spent a lot of time on both ships and would choose the NA.   By now the Noordam has probably finally had a update.  We had a beautiful Neptune wrap around on the NA and a signature on the Noordam the last time.   The Noordam is older and was definitely showing its age a few years ago.  Not to mention that one of our favourite restaurants the Tamarind is only on the NA 🥰   

We did an Alaska Cruise Tour onboard the Noordam. Agree she was showing her age. We had an Aft Wrap Neptune that we totally enjoyed. We spent most daylight underway hours on that huge rear facing deck, just enjoying the scenery and the view of the wake. We were never very cold unless we ventured to the side deck where the wind would hit us. We were on deck 8 and never had any problem with noise other than the day we were in Glacier Bay but we were also out on our deck so the noise didn't bother us as we were making just as much noise!

 I would recommend doing the land first and spending at least two nights in Denali. 

They are both nice ships.  I like the NA better but then I rate the Signature sisters as my favorite Class of ships.  I have sailed both ships.  The NOORDAM is my favorite Vista class ship.   Enjoy your cruise.

We did the 11d day land/sea on the Noordam in a wrap around Neptune in July/Aug 2019.  We were in 8140.  The deck allowed lots of views of the wonderful Alaskan scenery. We are glass 3/4 full folks and did not notice any wear on the ship.  We had a great time.  The 3 nights in Denali were great also.  It was our first time in Denali and our only negative was the hotel at their lodge because the temps (and daylight, 22 hours) were very hot and needed the windows open and fan in the window.  If my only complaint was too hot in Denali, I guess the trip was wonderful.  Our only other cruise to Alaska was a 14 day rt on the Veendam for our 25th anniversary.  We were on the NA once, but it was in the Caribbean.

Whichever ship you choose, enjoy your land/sea to Alaska!

Thank you all for the terrific replies. I’m sure we are all counting the days till we feel comfortable cruising again.

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Nieuw Amsterdam

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A ship’s traveler rating is provided under license by Cruiseline.com , which manages one of the largest databases of cruise reviews and ratings by travelers. A total of 776 guests have reviewed Nieuw Amsterdam , giving it a rating of 4.1 on a scale of 1-5.

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Great Itinerary

Jul 2nd, 2024

We did the Denali extension after the cruise and it was wonderful! Train from Whittier was long - almost 11 hours - but we were treated well, fed well and the sights were amazing.

Traveler Type

Singles/Friends

Fun was had!

Jun 21st, 2024

I loved it. I love Alaska. I love to cruise. I love the way HAL treats us all!

Disappointed with Holland

Jun 7th, 2024

This trip was such a disappointment. We’ve been on 9 Holland cruises and this had to be one of the worse. Wouldn’t recommend Holland for an Alaska cruise.

NOT A GREAT CRUISE

May 23rd, 2024

vegetarian food issue / some port cruise waited for guest after giving boarding time . masala for tea is not available few days . rice qua hair on rice lunch plate found .very less activity .this cruise for older people . cruise memo says no fruits allowed out side cruise & no one was checking in security as we are fasting we have to search food out side.

Family (older children)

4-6 cruises

OK cruise. NOT great

May 22nd, 2024

We enjoyed the cruise, but would take another cruise line next time. We felt that $35.00 for one SMALL bag of laundry was overpriced.

Another awesome Holland cruise

Besides, of course, the amazing views of the snow covered mountains. And some wildlife we got to see. It was nice to enjoy the heated pools and the hot tubs nice and relaxing trip.

Alaska Wonderful!

May 8th, 2024

We’d go back in a heartbeat. If I had any criticism, it’s that the ship needs to do better on info about where to find the gangways and the whole process of leaving the ship at various ports.

Relaxing cruise

May 2nd, 2024

Our first cruise since March 2020 and second time on this ship. Enjoyable get away and we booked Hawaii for next year while on board as the on board discounts are always the best deal

Amazing Panama Canal Cruise

Apr 28th, 2024

Our cruise was everything we had hoped for. Great People, Wonderful Food Perfect weather

2-3 cruises

Relaxing Getaway

Apr 10th, 2024

We wanted a relaxing cruise with warm weather and this was perfect for that type of vacation. We love cruising as it is easy and food is included!

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