Nieuw Amsterdam
“A Signature-class classic — timeless Dutch style sailing Alaska's Inside Passage and the winter Caribbean.”
Nieuw Amsterdam entered service in 2010 as the second of Holland America's two Signature-class ships, sister to Eurodam. Named for the Dutch settlement that became New York City, she carries a themed art collection worth more than $3 million celebrating that shared heritage, from Dutch Golden Age antiques to works by Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein and Richard Estes, anchored by an inverted-skyline sculpture in the atrium. At roughly 2,100 guests, she's noticeably more intimate than the newer Pinnacle-class ships, with the same Music Walk-style live venues and Culinary Council-designed dining. Nieuw Amsterdam sails Alaska's Inside Passage round-trip from Vancouver each summer, then repositions to Fort Lauderdale for Caribbean itineraries in winter — a solid choice for travellers who want classic HAL style on a smaller, more manageable ship.
A New York-themed art collection worth more than $3 million — including works by Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein and Richard Estes — anchored by an inverted Manhattan skyline sculpture suspended in the atrium.
What’s Onboard
Dining
- ✓Pinnacle Grill steakhouse with premium cuts and seafood
- ✓Tamarind Pan-Asian restaurant with Nami sushi bar
- ✓Canaletto Italian trattoria in the Lido Market
- ✓Rudi's Sel de Mer French seafood pop-up in the Pinnacle Grill
- ✓Club Orange expedited dining and priority seating
- ✓Lido Market buffet and Dive-In poolside grill
Pools & Recreation
- ✓Retractable-roof Lido pool deck for all-weather sailing
- ✓Greenhouse Spa & Salon with hydrotherapy pool and thermal suite
- ✓Sports court for basketball and volleyball
- ✓Fully equipped fitness centre with ocean views
- ✓Shuffleboard and mini-golf on the Sports Deck
- ✓Adults-only Sea View pool area
Entertainment
- ✓Mainstage theatre spanning two decks for production shows
- ✓B.B. King's Blues Club nightly live band sets
- ✓Billboard Onboard piano bar with chart-topping hits
- ✓Lincoln Center Stage classical recitals
- ✓Explorers Lounge and Gallery Bar overlooking the art collection
- ✓Casino with slots and table games
Cabins
- ✓Interior, Ocean-view, Verandah and Suite categories
- ✓Neptune Suites with concierge lounge access
- ✓Pinnacle Suite — the ship's top-tier accommodation
- ✓Single staterooms for solo travellers
- ✓Family Verandah staterooms with connecting configurations
- ✓1,053 staterooms across all categories
Family & Kids
- ✓Club HAL youth programme (ages 3–12) with a New York-themed teen space
- ✓The Loft / High Score teen centre (ages 13–17)
- ✓Half Moon Cay private island stop on Caribbean sailings
- ✓Family movie nights on the Lido pool deck
- ✓Kid-friendly menus in the Lido Market and main dining room
- ✓In-cabin babysitting available by request
Video Tour
Nieuw Amsterdam — Deck-by-Deck Ship Walkthrough Tour
- ✦Alaska cruisers wanting classic HAL style on a smaller ship
- ✦Couples and older travellers seeking a quieter pace
- ✦Art and culture lovers (Warhol, Lichtenstein, Dutch masters)
- ✦Winter Caribbean cruisers who prefer mid-sized ships
Families craving waterslides, rock walls or a high-energy mega-ship vibe. Nieuw Amsterdam is a smaller, art-focused ship built for a calmer pace, not thrills.
7-night Caribbean from ~$750/pp (inside) to $2,200+/pp (Pinnacle Suite)