The 2,106-passenger Nieuw Amsterdam joined the Holland America Line fleet in 2010. While on board, guests enjoy an extensive art collection featuring work by Andy Warhol, Richard Estes and Roy Lichtenstein, elegant dining rooms, warm service and top-quality dining.
Onboard Experience
Accommodation
Vintage artwork embellishes each cabin, while the decor and colour palette exudes a sense of luxury. Renowned for generous amounts of personal space, Nieuw Amsterdam offers six cabin categories; Interior, Oceanview, Verandah, Signature Suites, Neptune Suites and Pinnacle Suites.
Interior staterooms are fresh, modern and tastefully appointed, while Large and Standard Oceanview Staterooms are elegant and bright. Enjoy the view from your own private verandah and floor-to-ceiling windows with Veranda Staterooms and Vista Suites or indulge with Signature Suites and Neptune Suites, which feature a bathroom with a dual sink vanity, full-size whirlpool bath, shower and additional shower stall, large sitting area, private verandah, sofa bed and floor-to-ceiling windows.
For the most luxurious and spacious experience, Pinnacle Suites are the perfect space to indulge, relax and entertain. Guests of the Neptune and Pinnacle Suites enjoy exclusive access to the Neptune Lounge and benefit from a personalised concierge service.
Dining
Nieuw Amsterdam has a restaurant to suit every taste or mood with plenty of options for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The main two-storey Manhattan Dining Room on Deck 2 - Lower Promenade and Deck 3 - Promenade celebrates its namesake with exemplary service and fine cuisine.
Guests who like to dress up for a sophisticated meal will adore the Pinnacle Grill on Deck 2 - Lower Promenade with its opulent decor and Bulgari china place settings. For an extra special treat, once a week the venue transforms to present An Evening at Le Cirque, in partnership with the famed New York French restaurant.
Savour authentic Italian food at speciality restaurant Canaletto, where options range from classic spaghetti and meatballs to rich seafood pasta dishes, while the Indonesian-inspired menu offered at Tamarind on Deck 11 - Observation makes the most of fresh, vibrant ingredients. For casual bites, The Lido is Nieuw Amsterdam’s popular buffet restaurant by the pool, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. On the same deck, the Terrace Grill is ready to tempt you with succulent hamburgers and sizzling hot dogs. If you prefer a private dining experience. 24-hour in-room dining is complimentary.
Entertainment
The World Stage on Deck 1 - Main, Deck 2 - Lower Promenade and Deck 3 - Promenade presents a contemporary take on the classic nightclub. It features a top music repertory company consisting of seasoned Broadway performers.
The Queen’s Lounge is an opulent setting and home to high-quality productions, mystifying magicians and brilliant comedians. Nieuw Amsterdam’s newest entertainment option, B.B. King’s Blues Club is also to be found at the Queen’s Lounge and hosts music and entertainment straight from Beale Street in Memphis.
With fantastic lounges and bars throughout the ship, you can visit a new venue each evening to sample a cocktail or savour the finest wines. Visit the Ocean Bar of the Piano Bar for a pre- or post-dinner drink. Music lovers will enjoy relaxing in the popular Explorer’s Lounge on Deck 2 - Lower Promenade accompanied by the sound of the resident classical quartet, while sunset watchers will relish the panoramic view afforded by the Crow’s Nest, where DJ-led dance parties and live music abound.
Relax and unwind at The Greenhouse Spa with its tranquil relaxation room overlooking the sea, soothing and restorative treatments, thermal suite, hydro-pool and sauna. For those looking to remain active, the comprehensive fitness centre features modern cardio machines and free weights. Early risers can look forward to sunrise stretches each morning while enjoying the wonderful sea views.
Join one of the many fitness classes to keep in tip-top condition, from relaxing yoga and Pilates to energising aerobics and circuit training. For a fun way to keep active, visit the volleyball and basketball courts up on Deck 11 - Observation or enjoy a brisk outdoor walk or jog on the promenade that encircles the ship.
Destinations
Nieuw Amsterdam sails her guests from Vancouver, Fort Lauderdale, Port Everglades, Whittier and San Diego to Alaska, the Caribbean and the Panama Canal and Central America.
