Nieuw Amsterdam
Nieuw Amsterdam measures 86,700 gross tons and carries 2,106 guests at double occupancy across 11 passenger decks. Signature-class. Carries Tamarind (which most older ships do not) but does NOT have B.B. King’s Blues Club – that is Pinnacle-class only.
What Nieuw Amsterdam Is Like
Onboard, she carries Lido Pool with retractable glass roof, World Stage and Pickleball court, sport court and Art Studio.
Tamarind pan-Asian restaurant and Tamarind Bar (extra cost).
Morimoto By Sea and Morimoto By Sea Sushi (extra cost).
Music Walk: Rolling Stone Lounge and Billboard Onboard.
On the open decks, her pool deck takes in Lido Pool (retractable glass roof), Sea View Pool (adults-only), Hydropool and Hot Tubs.
Evenings run through World Stage, Rolling Stone Lounge, Billboard Onboard and The Dam Band.
Dining on Nieuw Amsterdam
Your fare covers the main dining room aboard Nieuw Amsterdam.
- Main dining — The Dining Room, included
- Complimentary casual — Lido Market, Dive-In, New York Pizza & Deli, Crow’s Nest Cafe and 24-Hour Room Service
- Specialty dining, extra cost — Pinnacle Grill, Canaletto, Tamarind, Morimoto By Sea and Morimoto By Sea Sushi
What There Is To Do on Nieuw Amsterdam
Everything below is confirmed on Nieuw Amsterdam herself — not borrowed from her sister ships.
- Tamarind pan-Asian restaurant and Tamarind Bar (extra cost)
- Morimoto By Sea and Morimoto By Sea Sushi (extra cost)
- Lido Pool with retractable glass roof
- World Stage
- Music Walk: Rolling Stone Lounge and Billboard Onboard
- Pickleball court, sport court and Art Studio
- World Stage
- Rolling Stone Lounge
- Billboard Onboard
- The Dam Band
Nieuw Amsterdam is the kind of ship that rewards knowing what you booked. Tell us how you like to travel and we’ll tell you whether she fits.
Who Nieuw Amsterdam Suits
Nieuw Amsterdam skews adult. Children are welcome and there are supervised clubs, but the experience is built for grown-ups.
Holland America skews adult. The line runs a Kids Club for ages 3-17, but the onboard atmosphere is oriented to adult travellers, and on the older Rotterdam-class ships the Kids Club is explicitly not offered on all sailings.
- Kids Club (ages 3-17)
Nieuw Amsterdam Questions, Answered
What restaurants are on Nieuw Amsterdam?
Nieuw Amsterdam’s main restaurant is The Dining Room, which is included. Her specialty restaurants, which carry an extra cost, are Pinnacle Grill, Canaletto, Tamarind, Morimoto By Sea, Morimoto By Sea Sushi. Casual options include Lido Market, Dive-In, New York Pizza & Deli.
What is Music Walk on Nieuw Amsterdam?
Music Walk is Holland America’s cluster of live-music venues, and on Nieuw Amsterdam it comprises Rolling Stone Lounge and Billboard Onboard. The line-up is not the same on every ship in the fleet.
Does Nieuw Amsterdam have B.B. King's Blues Club?
No. Nieuw Amsterdam does not have B.B. King’s Blues Club – Holland America offers it on Pinnacle-class ships only.
Does Nieuw Amsterdam have a covered pool?
Yes. Nieuw Amsterdam’s Lido Pool has a retractable glass roof, so it stays usable in cool or wet weather – useful on Alaska and Northern Europe itineraries. There is also an adults-only Sea View Pool.
What are Neptune and Signature suites on Nieuw Amsterdam?
Neptune Suites are Nieuw Amsterdam’s top suite grade below the Pinnacle Suite and include access to the private Neptune Lounge. Signature Suites sit below Neptune. The single largest accommodation is the Pinnacle Suite.
Is Nieuw Amsterdam good for kids?
Holland America runs a supervised Kids Club for ages 3 to 17 on Nieuw Amsterdam, but the line skews adult – the onboard atmosphere is aimed at grown-up travellers rather than a waterslide-and-characters family product.
How many passengers does Nieuw Amsterdam hold?
Nieuw Amsterdam carries 2,106 guests at double occupancy.
How big is Nieuw Amsterdam?
Nieuw Amsterdam measures 86,700 gross tons across 11 passenger decks.
How old is Nieuw Amsterdam?
Nieuw Amsterdam entered service in 2010.
What class of ship is Nieuw Amsterdam?
Nieuw Amsterdam is a Signature-class ship in the Holland America Line fleet.
How many crew are on Nieuw Amsterdam?
Nieuw Amsterdam sails with a crew of about 929, serving 2,106 guests.
Which ships are Nieuw Amsterdam's sister ships?
Nieuw Amsterdam shares her Signature-class design with Eurodam.
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