Nieuw Amsterdam
Holland America Line · Signature Class
Illustrative photography of a Signature Class ship. Not an official Holland America Line image.
Sister to Eurodam, Nieuw Amsterdam takes her design cues from the art deco New York of the early twentieth century and sails a broad mix of warm-weather routes.
- Class
- Signature Class
- Entered service
- 2010
- Guests
- 2,106
- Size
- approx. 86,700 gross tons
Onboard highlights
- Art deco inspired interiors and photography collection
- Pinnacle Grill and Canaletto Italian dining
- Lido pool with retractable roof for cooler routes
Where Nieuw Amsterdam sails
Reviews of Nieuw Amsterdam
Passenger reviews for Nieuw Amsterdam are collected on our reviews page. If you have sailed her, your story helps the next traveler decide.
Nieuw Amsterdam Frequently Asked Questions
- How big is Nieuw Amsterdam?
- Nieuw Amsterdam is a Signature Class ship of roughly approx. 86,700 gross tons, carrying about 2,106 guests at double occupancy. She entered service in 2010.
- Where does Nieuw Amsterdam sail?
- Recent deployments have included Caribbean, Mediterranean, Alaska, Mexico. Holland America Line rotates ships between seasons, so confirm the region on the specific sailing you are considering.
- Is Nieuw Amsterdam a good ship for first-time cruisers?
- Holland America ships are mid-size and calmer than the biggest resort ships, with a generally older passenger mix, classic dining rooms and live music rather than water parks. Whether that suits you is exactly what the passenger reviews below are for.
- What do passengers complain about most on Nieuw Amsterdam?
- Across the fleet the most common complaints are inconsistent dining, internet speed and cost, cabin maintenance, and charges that appear on the final bill. Read the reviews for this ship to see what recent passengers actually reported.