July 2010 saw the arrival of Holland America Line's ship Nieuw Amsterdam, the 11th Holland America ship to be launched by a member of the Dutch royal family. A Signature Class vessel, Nieuw Amsterdam takes just over 2,000 guests on voyages to unforgettable destinations, the likes of which include Alaska and Canada. With an interior influenced by the history and glamour of New York City, guests will be able to spend their time onboard relaxing and soaking up life at sea. Boasting an impressive variety of bars, restaurants and lounges, as well as several different venues for enjoying live music, make each and every moment of your cruise special courtesy of Nieuw Amsterdam.
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Ship Stats and Features
Ship Facilities
Dining
There is no better way to make the most of a holiday than indulging on delicious cuisine from around the world. Enjoy everything from a burger and fries from the Lido Market to the authentic Pan-Asian flavors of Tamarind to the ultimate in refined and luxurious dining at the Pinnacle Grill.
| Restaurant | Cuisine | Price |
|---|---|---|
| The Dining Room | Classic dishes expertly prepared by experienced chefs, enriched with carefully selected wines. | Included |
| Lido Market | Featuring global cuisine to go or eat in, this is casual dining at its finest. | Included |
| Pinnacle Grill | Featuring global cuisine to go or eat in, this is casual dining at its finest. | Additional cost |
| Canaletto | An authentic taste of Italy no matter where you are. | Additional cost |
| Tamarind | Experience the delights of Pan-Asian cuisine. | Additional cost |
| Dive-in | Comfort food in the shape of gourmet burgers and hotdogs. | Included |
| Room Service | Order your favourite dishes around the clock. | Included |
| New York Pizza | Mouthwatering slices of pizza served poolside. | Included |
Entertainment
There is a great selection of entertainment onboard Nieuw Amsterdam. With live music, bars, a night club and a casino there is an array of ways to spend nights onboard the ship:
- Billboard Onboard
- The World Stage
- Casino Action
If you’d like to add a more educational aspect to your entertainment, Holland America Line's EXC (Explorations Central) concept also provides a range of interesting ways to enrich your knowledge on the destinations you visit.. With features such as Q&A sessions with expert guides, specialist guide books, and a TV channel devoted to showing films and documentaries about the places on the itinerary, guests can fully immerse themselves in the cultures and lifestyles of the destinations they are visiting.
There’s even the great addition of a Culinary Arts Centre, where you can enjoy gourmet presentations, learn some tricks of the trade, and take on the unique tastes and traditions from various ports of call.
Things to do
The Greenhouse Spa and Salon offers all the fantastic features that you would expect from Holland America. With great treatments available from the European trained staff, therapy rooms and thermal suites are all at your disposal. There is also a sauna, hydro-pool and fitness centre ready to be enjoyed.
As well as the spa facilities, the activities available onboard will suit all your needs, whether you are looking to take on the gym or the volleyball and basketball courts. If you prefer to relax by one of the outdoor pools, there are plenty of sun loungers to doze on. There is also the Explorer's Cafe provided by The New York Times where you can enjoy music, puzzles and check your emails.
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Customer reviews for Nieuw Amsterdam
Never sailed with Holland America before - usually a Princess or Royal Caribbean cruiser but we were very pleased with the experience. Food, Beverages entertainment and staff were all very very good , we were always greeted by staff and the bar staff remembered our names and drinks which was nice - maybe we went to the bar too often :) Excursions were very well organised as was embarkation and disembarkation we had great holiday.
First time with this cruise company and we loved it. The service was excellent. The crew were very friendly and helpful. My only problem was that we couldn’t use our drinks package on the beach at half moon.
Great staff, food good and a perfect size ship ie not too big!
Good overall, although pre paid items were charged again when on board which took 4 visits to Customer Relations to resolve!Staff excellent in bas and restaurants
