ms Nieuw Amsterdam

Former name: Nieuw Amsterdam IV

ms Nieuw Amsterdam current position

ms Nieuw Amsterdam current location is at North West Atlantic Ocean (coordinates 18.90723 N / -67.22062 W) cruising at speed of 10.9 kn (20 km/h | 13 mph) en route to San Juan. The AIS position was reported 22 minutes ago.

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Current itinerary of ms Nieuw Amsterdam

ms Nieuw Amsterdam current cruise is 14 days, round-trip Tropical Eastern Caribbean, themed as "Christmas,Tropical". The itinerary starts on 15 Dec, 2024 and ends on 29 Dec, 2024.

Date / TimePort
15 Dec 15:00    Departing from Fort Lauderdale, Port Everglades, Florida hotels
16 Dec 07:00 - 17:00    Nassau, Bahamas, New Providence Island
18 Dec 08:00 - 17:00    Grand Turk Island, Cockburn Town, Turks and Caicos
19 Dec 08:00 - 16:00    Puerto Plata-Amber Cove, Dominicana
21 Dec 07:00 - 15:00    Half Moon Cay, Bahamas Carnival private island
22 Dec 07:00 - 15:00    Fort Lauderdale, Port Everglades, Florida
24 Dec 09:00 - 18:00    Puerto Plata-Amber Cove, Dominicana
25 Dec 13:00 - 22:00    San Juan, Puerto Rico
26 Dec 07:00 - 16:00    St Thomas Island USVI, Charlotte Amalie, US Virgin Islands
28 Dec 08:00 - 14:00    Half Moon Cay, Bahamas Carnival private island
29 Dec 07:00    Arriving in Fort Lauderdale, Port Everglades, Florida hotels

Specifications of ms Nieuw Amsterdam

Year of build2010  /  Age: 14
Flag state Netherlands
BuilderFincantieri (Marghera, Italy)
ClassSignature
Building costUSD 450 million
Speed24 kn / 44 km/h / 28 mph
Length (LOA)285 m / 935 ft
Beam (width)32 m / 105 ft
Gross Tonnage86273 gt
Passengers2106 - 2527
Crew929
Passengers-to-space ratio34
Decks12
Cabins1053
Decks with cabins8
Last Refurbishment2023
Sister-shipsMS Eurodam
Former namesNieuw Amsterdam IV
Christened byHRH Princess Máxima of the Netherlands
OwnerCarnival Corporation & PLC
OperatorHolland America Line

ms Nieuw Amsterdam Itineraries

DateItineraryDeparture PortPrice from
2024 Nov 17 14 days, round-trip Western Tropical Caribbean Fort Lauderdale $1489
2024 Nov 24 7 days, round-trip Tropical Caribbean Fort Lauderdale $784
2024 Nov 24 14 days, round-trip Tropical Eastern Caribbean Fort Lauderdale $1299
2024 Dec 01 14 days, round-trip Eastern Western Caribbean Fort Lauderdale
2024 Dec 08 7 days, round-trip Western Caribbean Fort Lauderdale
2024 Dec 08 14 days, round-trip Western Tropical Caribbean Fort Lauderdale
2024 Dec 15 7 days, round-trip Tropical Caribbean Fort Lauderdale
2024 Dec 15 14 days, round-trip Tropical Eastern Caribbean Fort Lauderdale
2024 Dec 22 7 days, round-trip Eastern Caribbean Fort Lauderdale
2024 Dec 22 14 days, round-trip Eastern Western Caribbean Fort Lauderdale
2024 Dec 29 7 days, round-trip Western Caribbean Fort Lauderdale
2025 Jan 05 7 days, round-trip The Big Easy Cruise Fort Lauderdale
2025 Jan 12 7 days, round-trip Sandy Beaches Cruise Fort Lauderdale
2025 Jan 19 7 days, round-trip The Country Music Cruise Fort Lauderdale
2025 Jan 26 7 days, round-trip Soul Train Cruise Fort Lauderdale
2025 Feb 02 7 days, round-trip Eastern Caribbean Fort Lauderdale $1049
2025 Feb 02 14 days, round-trip Eastern Western Caribbean Fort Lauderdale $1719
2025 Feb 09 7 days, round-trip Western Caribbean Fort Lauderdale $749
2025 Feb 16 7 days, round-trip The SuperCruise XVII Fort Lauderdale
2025 Feb 23 7 days, round-trip All Star Irish Cruise Fort Lauderdale
2025 Mar 02 7 days, round-trip JoCo Cruise Fort Lauderdale
2025 Mar 09 7 days, round-trip Tropical Caribbean Fort Lauderdale $699
2025 Mar 09 14 days, round-trip Tropical Eastern Caribbean Fort Lauderdale $1584
2025 Mar 16 7 days, round-trip Eastern Caribbean Fort Lauderdale $949
2025 Mar 16 14 days, round-trip Eastern Western Caribbean Fort Lauderdale $1669
2025 Mar 23 7 days, round-trip Western Caribbean Fort Lauderdale $899
2025 Mar 30 7 days, round-trip Gaither Homecoming Farewell Caribbean Cruise Fort Lauderdale
2025 Apr 06 7 days, round-trip Eastern Caribbean Fort Lauderdale $949
2025 Apr 06 24 days, one-way from Fort Lauderdale to San Diego Fort Lauderdale $2639
2025 Apr 06 28 days, one-way from Fort Lauderdale to Vancouver Fort Lauderdale $2869
2025 Apr 13 17 days, one-way from Fort Lauderdale to San Diego Fort Lauderdale $1894
2025 Apr 13 21 days, one-way from Fort Lauderdale to Vancouver Fort Lauderdale $2039
2025 Apr 30 4 days, one-way from San Diego to Vancouver San Diego $404
2025 May 04 14 days, round-trip Great Alaska Explorer Vancouver $2149
2025 May 18 7 days, one-way from Vancouver to Whittier Vancouver $879
2025 May 18 14 days, round-trip Alaska Roundtrip Collectors Voyage Vancouver $1654
2025 May 25 7 days, one-way from Whittier to Vancouver Whittier $944
2025 Jun 01 7 days, one-way from Vancouver to Whittier Vancouver $974
2025 Jun 01 14 days, round-trip Alaska Roundtrip Collectors Voyage Vancouver $1849
2025 Jun 08 7 days, one-way from Whittier to Vancouver Whittier $1064
2025 Jun 15 7 days, one-way from Vancouver to Whittier Vancouver $1139
2025 Jun 15 14 days, round-trip Alaska Roundtrip Collectors Voyage Vancouver
2025 Jun 22 7 days, one-way from Whittier to Vancouver Whittier $1139
2025 Jun 29 7 days, one-way from Vancouver to Whittier Vancouver $1184
2025 Jun 29 14 days, round-trip Alaska Roundtrip Collectors Voyage Vancouver
2025 Jul 06 7 days, one-way from Whittier to Vancouver Whittier $1204
2025 Jul 13 7 days, one-way from Vancouver to Whittier Vancouver $1239
2025 Jul 13 14 days, round-trip Alaska Roundtrip Collectors Voyage Vancouver $2204
2025 Jul 20 7 days, one-way from Whittier to Vancouver Whittier $1204
2025 Jul 27 7 days, one-way from Vancouver to Whittier Vancouver $1099
2025 Jul 27 14 days, round-trip Alaska Roundtrip Collectors Voyage Vancouver $1954
2025 Aug 03 7 days, one-way from Whittier to Vancouver Whittier $1069
2025 Aug 10 7 days, one-way from Vancouver to Whittier Vancouver $1044
2025 Aug 10 14 days, round-trip Alaska Roundtrip Collectors Voyage Vancouver $1884
2025 Aug 17 7 days, one-way from Whittier to Vancouver Whittier $1044
2025 Aug 24 7 days, one-way from Vancouver to Whittier Vancouver $984
2025 Aug 24 14 days, round-trip Alaska Roundtrip Collectors Voyage Vancouver $1749
2025 Aug 31 7 days, one-way from Whittier to Vancouver Whittier $944
2025 Sep 07 7 days, one-way from Vancouver to Whittier Vancouver $979
2025 Sep 07 14 days, round-trip Alaska Roundtrip Collectors Voyage Vancouver $1714
2025 Sep 14 7 days, one-way from Whittier to Vancouver Whittier $914
2025 Sep 21 7 days, round-trip Alaska Inside Passage Vancouver $874
2025 Sep 28 6 days, one-way from Vancouver to San Diego Vancouver $889
2025 Sep 28 13 days, one-way from Vancouver to San Diego Vancouver $1519
2025 Sep 28 20 days, one-way from Vancouver to San Diego Vancouver $2354
2025 Oct 04 7 days, round-trip Mexican Riviera San Diego $794
2025 Oct 04 14 days, round-trip Mexican Riviera And Classic California Coast San Diego $1704
2025 Oct 11 7 days, round-trip Classic California Coast San Diego $1029
2025 Oct 11 14 days, round-trip Classic California Coast And Mexican Riviera San Diego $1779
2025 Oct 18 7 days, round-trip Mexican Riviera San Diego $874
2025 Oct 18 14 days, round-trip Mexican Riviera Baja Peninsula San Diego $1639
2025 Oct 25 7 days, round-trip Baja Peninsula San Diego $884
2025 Oct 25 14 days, round-trip Baja Peninsula And Classic California Coast San Diego $1764
2025 Nov 01 7 days, round-trip Classic California Coast San Diego $1009
2025 Nov 01 14 days, round-trip Classic California Coast And Mexican Riviera San Diego $1759
2025 Nov 08 7 days, round-trip Mexican Riviera San Diego $874
2025 Nov 08 14 days, round-trip Mexican Riviera Baja Peninsula San Diego $1639
2025 Nov 15 7 days, round-trip Baja Peninsula San Diego $884
2025 Nov 15 14 days, round-trip Mexican Riviera Baja Peninsula San Diego $1689
2025 Nov 22 7 days, round-trip Mexican Riviera San Diego $924
2025 Nov 29 10 days, round-trip Mexican Riviera Sea Of Cortez San Diego $1244
2025 Dec 09 11 days, round-trip Mexican Riviera Sea Of Cortez San Diego $1284
2025 Dec 20 7 days, round-trip Baja Peninsula Holiday San Diego $1184
2025 Dec 20 14 days, round-trip Mexican Riviera Baja Peninsula Holiday San Diego $2289
2025 Dec 27 7 days, round-trip Mexican Riviera Holiday San Diego $1274
2026 Jan 03 7 days, round-trip Mexican Riviera San Diego $979
2026 Jan 03 24 days, round-trip Mexico Riviera Circle Hawaii San Diego $2999
2026 Jan 10 17 days, round-trip Circle Hawaii San Diego $2199
2026 Jan 27 18 days, round-trip Circle Hawaii San Diego $2239
2026 Feb 14 35 days, round-trip Hawaii, Tahiti Marquesas San Diego $4789
2026 Mar 28 7 days, round-trip Baja Peninsula San Diego $1034
2026 Mar 28 14 days, one-way from San Diego to Vancouver San Diego $2054
2026 Apr 04 7 days, one-way from San Diego to Vancouver San Diego $1129
2026 Apr 04 25 days, one-way from San Diego to Vancouver San Diego $3399
2026 Apr 11 18 days, round-trip Circle Hawaii Vancouver $2409
2026 Apr 11 22 days, round-trip Circle Hawaii Pacific Northwest Collector Vancouver $2829
2026 Apr 29 4 days, round-trip Pacific Northwest Cruise Vancouver $579
2026 May 03 14 days, round-trip Great Alaska Explorer Vancouver $2099
2026 May 17 7 days, one-way from Vancouver to Whittier Vancouver $874
2026 May 17 14 days, round-trip Alaska Roundtrip Collectors Voyage Vancouver $1674
2026 May 24 7 days, one-way from Whittier to Vancouver Whittier $889
2026 May 31 7 days, one-way from Vancouver to Whittier Vancouver $1064
2026 May 31 14 days, round-trip Alaska Roundtrip Collectors Voyage Vancouver $2069
2026 Jun 07 7 days, one-way from Whittier to Vancouver Whittier $1114
2026 Jun 14 7 days, one-way from Vancouver to Whittier Vancouver $1139
2026 Jun 14 14 days, round-trip Alaska Roundtrip Collectors Voyage Vancouver $2159
2026 Jun 21 7 days, one-way from Whittier to Vancouver Whittier $1114
2026 Jun 28 7 days, one-way from Vancouver to Whittier Vancouver $1204
2026 Jun 28 14 days, round-trip Alaska Roundtrip Collectors Voyage Vancouver $2249
2026 Jul 05 7 days, one-way from Whittier to Vancouver Whittier $1179
2026 Jul 12 7 days, one-way from Vancouver to Whittier Vancouver $1209
2026 Jul 12 14 days, round-trip Alaska Roundtrip Collectors Voyage Vancouver $2254
2026 Jul 19 7 days, one-way from Whittier to Vancouver Whittier $1179
2026 Jul 26 7 days, one-way from Vancouver to Whittier Vancouver $1209
2026 Jul 26 14 days, round-trip Alaska Roundtrip Collectors Voyage Vancouver $2254
2026 Aug 02 7 days, one-way from Whittier to Vancouver Whittier $1179
2026 Aug 09 7 days, one-way from Vancouver to Whittier Vancouver $1219
2026 Aug 09 14 days, round-trip Alaska Roundtrip Collectors Voyage Vancouver $2219
2026 Aug 16 7 days, one-way from Whittier to Vancouver Whittier $1114
2026 Aug 23 7 days, one-way from Vancouver to Whittier Vancouver $1054
2026 Aug 23 14 days, round-trip Alaska Roundtrip Collectors Voyage Vancouver $1929
2026 Aug 30 7 days, one-way from Whittier to Vancouver Whittier $989
2026 Sep 06 7 days, one-way from Vancouver to Whittier Vancouver $969
2026 Sep 06 14 days, round-trip Alaska Roundtrip Collectors Voyage Vancouver $1774
2026 Sep 13 7 days, one-way from Whittier to Vancouver Whittier $919
2026 Sep 20 7 days, round-trip Alaska Inside Passage Vancouver $1069

ms Nieuw Amsterdam Review

Review of ms Nieuw Amsterdam

The 2010-built MS Nieuw Amsterdam cruise ship is the 2nd of two Signature-class Holland America liners, with sistership ms Eurodam.

The vessel (IMO number 9378450) is currently Netherlands-flagged (MMSI 246648000) and registered in Rotterdam.

History - construction and ownership

Holland America Line (HAL) is a Seattle-based cruise company owned by Carnival Corporation (shipowner). Between 1873-1989, HAL was a Dutch cargo and passenger shipping company operating regular Transatlantic crossings between Holland and the Americas. HAL was founded in 1873 as "Dutch-American Steamship Company" headquartered in Rotterdam Netherlands. In 1989, HAL was acquired by Carnival Corporation for around EUR 530 million. Among the company's assets are the Westmark hotel chain (Alaska-Yukon), Worldwide Shore Services (warehouses-logistics) and Half Moon Cay (Caribbean private island).

Holland America MS Nieuw Amsterdam cruise ship

The 2100-passenger ship Nieuw Amsterdam debuted on July 4, 2010. The ship was christened by Her Royal Highness  Princess Màxima of the Netherlands. MS Nieuw Amsterdam is classified as a mid-size cruise ship and has exclusive Signature features, such as the Asian Pan restaurant and Explorer’s (in African theme). The vessel keeps going HAL's more recent tradition of offering an onboard atmosphere that blends elements from past and present. The stylish art collection, excellently trained crew - that hail mainly from the Philippines and Indonesia - and courtly evening amusement, from a nightly string quartet to cheek-to-cheek dancing, all connect cruisers to Holland America's magnificent inheritance. 

Decks and Cabins

MS Nieuw Amsterdam staterooms (1053 total, in 38 grades) include 116 Suites, 602 Balcony, 179 Oceanviews, 156 Inside. Most cabins are sized 175 ft2 (16 m2). Most balconies are sized 45 ft2 (4 m2). Nearly 70% of all staterooms have private step-out balconies, and 86% of all cabins are outside, On Deck 11 are located Juliet cabins (false/French balcony rooms). Wheelchair-accessible cabins are 30. The largest are the Pinnacle Suites (1000 ft2 / 93 m2, with terrace sized 320 ft2 / 30 m2). The ship also has Spa cabins (54) and Spa suites (2).

The boat has 12 passenger decks, of which 8 are with cabins.

Implemented fleetwide in 2019, "Club Orange" program provides exclusive amenities to Suite passengers booked in categories Neptune and Pinnacle. Bonus perks by this program include:

  • priority services (check-in, disembarkation, tendering, dining reservations)
  • 24-hour concierge service (assistance, information, reservations)
  • exclusive dining venue (serving complimentary Pinnacle Grill breakfast and Dining Room dinner, plus exclusive dishes)
  • dedicated Concierge Desk (Guest Services and Tours)
  • room service (a la carte breakfast menu with complimentary gourmet dishes - including smoked salmon, steak and eggs)
  • sparkling wine (embarkation day), Club Orange tote bag, premium bathrobes (cabin use, available for monogramming and purchasing).
  • Club Orange Restaurant is part of the Main Dining Room (designed as a separate VIP dining section).

Shipboard dining options - Food and Drinks

MS Nieuw Amsterdam boasts more dining options than any other ship in the fleet of Holland America besides her sister ms Eurodam. With the addition of the Master Chef's Table, which serves an awesome tasting dinner in its own classy room, Nieuw Amsterdam cruise ship is now offering 4 distinct gourmet menus, which include those found at the Pinnacle Grill, Tamarind and the weekly Le Cirque presentation. When mixed with great-dining experiences in the other dining venues, cruisers might count on a diversity of choices for longer cruises in Europe and back-to-back sailings in the winter season to the Eastern and Western Caribbean. The Rembrandt Restaurant is ship's 2-deck Main Dining Room, and it's open daily for open seating breakfast and occasionally for open seating lunch. At breakfast, there are a lot of choices, from yogurt, fruit and granola, to corned beef hash, pancakes and eggs prepared in many ways. When lunch is served in the Rembrandt, the choice of options is perfect and includes salads, starters, soups, entrees and desserts. It's a relaxing and civilized alternative to the Lido buffet.

Follows the complete list of ms Nieuw Amsterdam restaurants and food bars.

  • Pinnacle Grill (112-seat reservations-only seafood/steakhouse restaurant with fine wines selection; free for passengers under 12 yo). The venue transforms into “An Evening at le Cirque” once per cruise via a partnership with NYC “Le Cirque” French restaurant.
  • Master Chef’s Room (Pinnacle Grill annex; reservations only)
  • Manhattan Restaurant (1114-seat, aft Dining Room; features open seating Breakfast and Lunch, two Dinner options – 2 fixed seatings or “Any Time” dining between 5:15 p.m. - 9 p.m. 
  • Terrace Grill (46-seat fast food pool bar; complimentary)
  • Lido Restaurant (470-seat complimentary buffet restaurant; offers self-service Breakfast 6-11 am, Lunch 11:30-2 pm, Afternoon Tea, Dinner 5:30-8 pm)
  • Canaletto Restaurant (Lido Restaurant annex; operates as an Italian restaurant for Dinner, reservations required)
  • Tamarind (142-seat Asian specialty restaurant; reservations-only)
  • Slice (complimentary Pizzeria, poolside).

Shipboard entertainment options - Fun and Sport

Much of the action onboard ms Nieuw Amsterdam takes place on decks 2 and 3. On these decks, guests will find the casino, bars, lounges, a 36-seat cinema and rooms for computer and culinary classes. Deck 11 is home to the Silk Den bar, which offers a great sea view. Holland America Line provides opportunities for classes in the Culinary Arts Center, built like the set of a TV show, presented by Food & Wine magazine. A free photo is also available (editing photos, operating your camera, etc.) and computer classes at Digital Workshop, via a partnership with Microsoft. The enrichment programs take place during the day and most of them are free, with the exceptions of some sessions at the Greenhouse Spa and food classes with alcohol. Other amenities include: complimentary 24-Hour Room-Service, Supervised Kids Program ("Club Hal"), cruise ship weddings, Internet/WiFi Access, Laundry.

Holland America MS Nieuw Amsterdam cruise ship

Follows the complete list of ms Nieuw Amsterdam lounges, clubs and other entertainment venues for kids, teens and adults.

  • Atrium (3-deck high midship open-floor area with live performances)
  • The Showroom at Sea (890-seat theatre/main show lounge; also serves Holland America’s enrichment program (via a partnership with BBC Earth)
  • Piano Bar; Sports Bar; Pinnacle Bar (36-seat wine bar); Ocean Bar (Atrium bar and lounge, with dance floor and stage for live performances)
  • Northern Lights Disco & Nightclub
  • Queen’s Lounge & Culinary Arts Centre (166-seat, with live band entertainment, cooking shows, culinary classes; via a partnership with “Food & Wine Magazine”)
  • Explorer’s Lounge & Bar (lounge with bar; classical concert performances); Silk Den Lounge
  • King’s Room (complimentary workshops, Internet computers room, by a partnership with Microsoft) 
  • Photo Gallery & Shop; Art Gallery
  • Casino (served by Casino Bar and Sports Bar)
  • Screening Room (36-seat indoor cinema)
  • Atrium Shops (boutiques for duty-free tobaccos and liquor, perfumes, watches, clothing, HAL logo merchandise, souvenirs); Marabella Luxury Shop
  • Explorations Cafe (specialty coffee bar and patisserie; also serves as ship’s Library and Online Centre/Internet computers room)
  • Neptune Lounge (club venue for Deluxe Suite and Pinnacle guests only)
  • Fitness Center (gym with separate Aerobics Room); 7 jacuzzis
  • Greenhouse Spa & Salon; Lido Pool area, served by Lido Bar and Terrace Grill; Sea View Pool area served by Sea View Bar; Cabana Club (adults-only)
  • Crow’s Nest (observation lounge; bar and dance floor; becomes disco at night)
  • Sport Court (basketball, volleyball, soccer); Promenade Deck, Walking Track
  • Club HAL (kids lounge, complimentary youth programming)
  • The Loft (teens club lounge area, with Video Games Arcade, computers, PlayStations; teen disco).

In 2023, HAL conducted 5 wet-dock refurbishments to expand the casino space on its vessels in the Pinnacle-class (Nieuw Rotterdam, Koningsdam, Nieuw Statendam) and Signature-class (Eurodam, Nieuw Amsterdam). Each of the enlarged gambling facilities now has 140 of the gaming industry's newest slot and video poker machines. In addition, a separate non-smoking area was added in the casinos of Nieuw Rotterdam, Nieuw Statendam and Koningsdam.

Since 2023, all HAL ships have pickleball courts (installed on the top deck) operated via an exclusive partnership with PPA-Professional Pickleball Association. HAL also offers complimentary beginner lessons (led by onboard instructors), sells branded pickleball starter kits (at the ship's retail shops) and Play Pickleball tutorial videos are included in the cabin TV programming.

Itineraries

MS Nieuw Amsterdam itinerary program is based on Mediterranean voyages from homeports Venice and Barcelona, and Caribbean voyages out of Fort Lauderdale FL. Transatlantic repositioning crossings (Europe-USA-Europe) are offered during spring and fall.

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Nieuw Amsterdam is Holland America's 2nd (last) Signature-class vessel, with sistership Eurodam. Named and themed after New York City (initially named "Nieuw Amsterdam" / "New Amsterdam"), the Inaugural Cruise/Maiden Voyage was on July 4, 2010. This is the 81st HAL ship servicing the company and the 4th HAL ship with this name - the previous same-named liners were launched in 1906 (17,150 GT tons), 1938 (36,300 tons), and 1983 (33,900 tons).

Holland America's "Nieuw Amsterdam IV" has 10 staterooms with floor-ceiling and wall-to-wall windows, 86% of all cabins are outside, 67% are with a balcony. In the ms Nieuw Amsterdam ship's Atrium area there's a sculpture of the inverted NYC skyline made from translucent blocks (created by G. Lebigre and C. Roger, Italy).

HAL's other "nieuw" named vessels are Nieuw Statendam (2018 - the 6th "Statendam" since company’s establishment in 1898) and Nieuw Rotterdam (2021).

Nieuw Amsterdam's last major drydock refurbishment was in April 2017.