Nieuw Amsterdam

Sailings

Ship Information

Dining

Age Restrictions

Tipping

Cabins

Inside

• Category Code(s): I,IQ,J,K,L,M,MM,N

  

  • On decks 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 10
  • Approximately 141 - 284 sq. ft.
  • 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed
  • Shower
  • Deluxe waffle weave and terry cloth bathrobes for use during your voyage
  • 100% Egyptian cotton towels
  • Premium massage showerheads
  • 5X magnifying make-up mirrors and salon-quality hair dryers
  • Fragrant soaps, lotions, shampoo and other bath amenities from Elemis Aromapure
  • Complimentary fresh fruit on request
  • Elegant ice bucket and serving tray for in-stateroom beverages
  • Flat-panel TV and DVD player
  • Ice service, shoeshine service and nightly turndown service
  • Category IQ has access to Greenhouse Spa & Salon

Oceanview

• Category Code(s): C,CQ,D,DD,E,F,G,H,HH

  

  • On decks 1, 4, 6, and 10
  • Approximately 169 - 267 sq. ft.
  • Category G has partial obstructed view
  • Categories H & HH have fully obstructed views
  • 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
  • Deluxe waffle weave and terry cloth bathrobes for use during your voyage
  • 100% Egyptian cotton towels
  • Premium massage showerheads
  • 5X magnifying make-up mirrors and salon-quality hair dryers
  • Fragrant soaps, lotions, shampoo and other bath amenities from Elemis Aromapure
  • Complimentary fresh fruit on request
  • Elegant ice bucket and serving tray for in-stateroom beverages
  • Flat-panel TV and DVD player
  • Ice service, shoeshine service and nightly turndown service
  • Category CQ has access to Greenhouse Spa & Salon

Balcony

• Category Code(s): V,VA,VB,VC,VD,VE,VF,VH,VQ

  

  • On decks 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, and 11
  • Approximately 213 - 379 sq. ft. including verandah
  • 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
  • Sitting area
  • Private verandah
  • Floor-to-ceiling windows
  • Deluxe waffle weave and terry cloth bathrobes for use during your voyage
  • 100% Egyptian cotton towels
  • Premium massage showerheads
  • 5X magnifying make-up mirrors and salon-quality hair dryers
  • Fragrant soaps, lotions, shampoo and other bath amenities from Elemis Aromapure
  • Complimentary fresh fruit on request
  • Elegant ice bucket and serving tray for in-stateroom beverages
  • Flat-panel TV and DVD player
  • Ice service, shoeshine service and nightly turndown service
  • Category VQ has access to Greenhouse Spa & Salon

Suite

• Category Code(s): SS,SY,SZ

  

  • On decks 5, 6, and 7
  • Approximately 273 - 456 sq. ft. including verandah
  • 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
  • Sofa bed
  • Floor-to-ceiling windows
  • Premium duvet; oversized bath towels; and soft, cotton bathrobes and slippers
  • Binoculars for use during voyage
  • No-host mini-bar for easy entertaining
  • One-touch telephone concierge service
  • Fresh flowers
  • Umbrellas for your use on the cruise
  • Deluxe waffle weave and terry cloth bathrobes for use during your voyage
  • 100% Egyptian cotton towels
  • Premium massage showerheads
  • 5X magnifying make-up mirrors and salon-quality hair dryers
  • Fragrant soaps, lotions, shampoo and other bath amenities from Elemis Aromapure
  • Complimentary fresh fruit on request
  • Elegant ice bucket and serving tray for in-stateroom beverages
  • Flat-panel TV and DVD player
  • Ice service, shoeshine service and nightly turndown service

• Category Code(s): SA,SB,SC

  

  • On decks 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8
  • Approximately 506 - 590 sq. ft. including verandah
  • 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
  • Sofa bed
  • Floor-to-ceiling windows
  • Bose Bluetooth-enabled Soundlink
  • Complimentary mimosas with in-suite breakfast
  • Binoculars for use during voyage
  • In-suite coffee and espresso machine
  • Complimentary laundry, pressing and dry cleaning throughout your cruise
  • Umbrellas for your use on the cruise
  • Priority boarding for tendered ports of call
  • Special disembarkation service
  • Priority dining and seating requests
  • Premium duvet; oversized bath towels; and soft, cotton bathrobes and slippers
  • No-host mini-bar for easy entertaining
  • One-touch telephone concierge service
  • Exclusive access to the Neptune Lounge
  • Deluxe waffle weave and terry cloth bathrobes for use during your voyage
  • 100% Egyptian cotton towels
  • Premium massage showerheads
  • 5X magnifying make-up mirrors and salon-quality hair dryers
  • Fragrant soaps, lotions, shampoo and other bath amenities from Elemis Aromapure
  • Complimentary fresh fruit on request
  • Elegant ice bucket and serving tray for in-stateroom beverages
  • Flat-panel TV and DVD player
  • Ice service, shoeshine service and nightly turndown service

• Category Code(s): PS

  

  • On deck 7
  • Approximately 1357 sq. ft. including verandah
  • Bedroom with 1 king-size bed
  • Oversize whirlpool bath & shower
  • Additional shower stall
  • Living room
  • Dining room
  • Dressing room
  • Private verandah with whirlpool
  • Pantry
  • Sofa bed
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Guest bathroom
  • Private stereo system
  • Floor-to-ceiling windows
  • Bose Bluetooth-enabled Soundlink
  • Complimentary mimosas with in-suite breakfast
  • Binoculars for use during voyage
  • In-suite coffee and espresso machine
  • Exclusive access to the Neptune Lounge
  • Complimentary laundry, pressing and dry cleaning throughout your cruise
  • Priority boarding for tendered ports of call
  • Special disembarkation service
  • Priority dining and seating requests
  • A variety of firm, medium and soft pillows
  • Premium duvet; oversized bath towels; and soft, cotton bathrobes and slippers
  • No-host mini-bar for easy entertaining
  • One-touch telephone concierge service
  • Fresh flowers
  • Umbrellas for your use on the cruise
  • Deluxe waffle weave and terry cloth bathrobes for use during your voyage
  • 100% Egyptian cotton towels
  • Premium massage showerheads
  • 5X magnifying make-up mirrors and salon-quality hair dryers
  • Fragrant soaps, lotions, shampoo and other bath amenities from Elemis Aromapure
  • Complimentary fresh fruit on request
  • Elegant ice bucket and serving tray for in-stateroom beverages
  • Flat-panel TV and DVD player
  • Ice service, shoeshine service and nightly turndown service

Life on Board

Dining

• Canaletto Restaurant

  

  Named for the famous 18th-century Venetian artist, the award winning Canaletto Restaurant, adjacent to the Lido Restaurant dining area, serves classic Italian fare with tableside service for dinners only.

• Dive-In

  

  Dive in to a grilled burger on brioche or a Nathan’s Famous gourmet hot dog. For alfresco dining by the pool, Dive-In has it all, including lighter fare like our grilled chicken breast sandwich and vegetarian-friendly portabella mushroom stack.

• Lido Market

  

  Lido Market provides a fresh, new approach to casual dining for breakfast, lunch or dinner, with a panoramic view of the sea. A modern marketplace with different themed stations, the Lido offers a curated selection of delicious options to grab on the go or to have quickly made to order.

• Manhattan Dining Room

  

  For breakfast, lunch or an unforgettable five-course dinner, the elegant main Dining Room is your destination for sophisticated dining, with menu selections from classic favorites to vegetarian options, to dishes inspired by the regions you’ll visit.

• Master Chef's Room

  

  Available exclusively on the ms Nieuw Amsterdam, The Master Chef's Room is the ultimate culinary experience on board. Designed by Holland America Line Master Chef Rudi Sodamin, the seven course set menu highlights his talents and culinary creations.

• New York Pizza

  

  Served up poolside: crisp Italian salads and personal pan pizzas made with a thin crust and a sauce so savory it does New York-style pizza proud.

• Pinnacle Grill

  

  This intimate reservations-only venue offers an elegant, sophisticated dining experience. Featuring premium Double R Ranch Beef, inspired seafood dishes and many select wines rated "Excellent" by Wine Spectator - as well as distinctive Bvlgari china, Riedel stemware and Frette linens.

• Sel de Mer

  

  Coming in June 2017. Sel de Mer ("sea salt," in French) is an intimate seafood brasserie offering a contemporary twist on French seafood classics, with à la carte dishes ranging from fresh oysters to salt-crusted whole fish to bouillabaisse.

• Tamarind Restaurant

  

  Exotic dinner menus featuring dishes created by Master Chef Rudi Sodamin are categorized into the elements of water, fire, wood, and earth. Choose from selections such as snapper baked in rice paper, Penang red curry coconut chicken, wasabi and soy crusted beef tenderloin served on an oak plank, and sweet and sour vegetable tempura.

Spa and Beauty

• Greenhouse Spa & Salon

  

  Choose the blissful pampering of a facial or let the trained fingers of a massage therapist soothe your muscles while working fragrant oils into your skin.

Onboard Activities

• America's Test Kitchen

  

  Coming soon in 2017, Holland America Line is teaming up with America’s Test Kitchen to offer an enticing selection of live onboard cooking shows and hands-on workshops where guests will learn foolproof techniques and user-friendly recipes to make delectable dishes with confidence.

• Atrium

  

  Beautiful and elegant, The Atrium is the perfect spot to mingle, listen to piano ballads, or quite simply, just take in the magnificent center piece.

• BBC Earth Experiences

  

  Enjoy exclusive BBC Earth Natural History content on board. Learn about the ocean and natural world through amazing concerts, films, shows, children’s activities and featured cruises.

• Cabana Club

  

  Enjoy this outdoor seating area where you can take in the most magnificent ocean views.

• Digital Workshop, powered by Windows

  

  Guests will be able to "show and tell" their vacation memories, learning how to share all their digital memories through email, blogging and social networking - so friends and family can see where they've been cruising even before they return home. Free workshops taught by Microsoft-trained "techsperts" make it easy and fun, even for novices.

• Explorations Cafe

  

  The Explorations Cafe, powered by The New York Times offers a comfortable, coffee house environment where you can browse through one of the most extensive libraries at sea, view a wide array of audio and video programming, or simply read the morning paper. Guests can also enjoy fresh pastries and their favorite espresso drink provided by Torrefazione Italia.

• Explorers Lounge

  

  Relax and enjoy the company of fellow vacationers here at the Explorers Lounge. A great place mingle and have a some drinks.

• Neptune Lounge

  

  Neptune Lounge features a private place to relax, socialize with other suite guests and enjoy the personalized service of a concierge. The fleet-wide lounges provide worktables, large screen television, library, sofas and chairs, refreshments throughout the day and wi-fi for a small charge. Exclusive amenity for guests cruising in Neptune (Category SA,SB,SC) and Pinnacle (Category PS) Suites.

• Rijksmuseum at Sea

  

  Coming in December 2017. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s grand museum and home to more than 8,000 artworks in 80 galleries, is coming aboard the Holland America Line fleet. Rijksmuseum at Sea will feature a bright studio space featuring life-sized reproductions of artworks from the Rijksmuseum, drawing tables, sketch books, pencils, friendly instructors and everything guests need to create their own masterpieces.

• Silk Den Lounge

  

  Relax at the Silk Den Lounge and enjoy exotic cocktails and saketinis while surrounded by panoramic views overlooking the ocean expanse and the Lido pool.

Casino

• Casino

  

  Aboard each cruise ship in the Holland America Line fleet, you can enjoy the latest in Las Vegas-style gaming and casino action. Whether you are an experienced gambler or rolling the dice for the first time, Holland America have games for all levels of players, as well as complimentary gaming lessons from our friendly dealers for novices, and tournaments for advanced players.

Night Life

• B.B. King's Blues Club

  

  Direct from Beale Street, the B.B. King’s All-Stars Band brings the best of Memphis music to sea. From funky and fast to soulful and smooth, this eight-piece band performs nightly in the Queen's Lounge.

• Billboard Onboard

  

  Coming in December 2017. Guests are part of the show as live musicians rock the crowd with 50 years of chart-topping hits. Between nightly sets, guests can sing and play along with trivia questions presented on screens throughout the room.

• Crow's Nest Lounge

  

  The Crow's Nest is a hip, fashionable gathering spot for cruise guests who enjoy vibrant nightlife. During the day, sweeping views make the observation lounge a top choice for relaxing, reading, and sightseeing from comfortable loungers facing out to the sea. In the evening, the Crow's Nest comes alive with a full-service bar and the latest music from top-notch DJs and great bands, with a video-wall system and a light show to make the dance floor explode with motion.

• Gallery Bar

  

  Coming in December 2017. The sophisticated venue, serves an exclusive cocktail menu by celebrity mixologist Dale DeGroff and is adorned with an eclectic and whimsical mix of artwork including portraits, landscapes, still-life and abstract pieces.

• Lido Bar

  

  Sip on your favorite refreshments poolside in shaded seating around the bar or delivered to your sunny chaise lounge.

• Lincoln Center Stage

  

  Coming in December 2017. In an exclusive partnership with the world’s leading center for the performing arts, Lincoln Center Stage showcases outstanding live chamber music performances.

• Northern Lights

  

  This amazing night club offers guests a magical venue for late evening dancing.

• Ocean Bar

  

  Enjoy cocktails and ocean views while listening to live string music here at the Ocean Bar.

• Piano Bar

  

  Enjoy live keyboard music at the Piano Bar located on the Lower Promenade Deck.

• Pinnacle Bar

  

  Order your favorite cocktails or have the bartender create something new for you at the Pinnacle Bar, located in the Lower Promenade deck.

• Sea View Bar

  

  Featuring ocean views, comfortable seating and excellent service, don't be surprised when your bartender remembers your name and your drink of choice.

• Showroom at Sea

  

  Nights on board a Holland America Line ship glitter with choices. Begin the evening with drinks and dancing in the Ocean Bar. Watch a recent-release movie or try your luck at the blackjack table. Catch an extravagant Las Vegas style production in a state-of-the-art show lounge or visit one of the many lounges featuring live music and award-winning entertainment. You can find it all aboard a Holland America Line cruise.

Youth Activities

• Club HAL

  

  Tweens, ages 8-12 might learn golf putting, have disco parties and theme parties, participate in the award-winning National Park Service Jr. Ranger Program on Alaska cruises, compete in on-deck sports events, compete in scavenger hunts or simply play Ping-Pong with a friend.

• The Loft

  

  Teens have their own places to hang out in The Loft and The Oasis for late-night sporting competitions, yoga and dance classes, cooking demos and teens-only nightclub events.

Sports and Fitness

• Fitness Center

  

  Holland America Line makes it easy for you to stay fit and trim while on your journey with fully equipped fitness centers and sports courts. Fitness centers aboard each ship include exercise and weight training equipment, and sports courts may include tennis, volleyball or basketball. Their broad, generously proportioned teak decks are perfect for walkers and joggers, and when you are finished exercising, cool off in one of the pools. To maintain or achieve optimum health, work with one of many qualified personal trainers or take one of the fitness classes lead by knowledgeable instructors.

Shopping

• Merabella Luxury Shops

  

  Make your way to the Merabella Luxury Shop where you will find jewelry and other fine accessories.

• The Signature Shops

  

  Enjoy a wide variety of duty-free shopping in the Signature Shops such as Merabella, a luxury jewelry boutique featuring high-end watches and pieces from noted designers.

Pools

• Hydro Pool

  

  Take soothing dip at the Hydro Pool located at the Greenhouse Spa. You will enjoy a private experience and massaging jet streams.

• Lido Pool

  

  Warm days with light, salty breezes are made for lounging poolside with an icy beverage in one hand and an epic novel in the other. Does this count as doing something or doing nothing? You'll soon know...

• Sea View Pool

  

  Take a swim or bask in the sun at the Sea View Pool. Enjoy the beautiful ocean scenery as you take rays from the sun.