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Dining Room
The two-deck main Dining Room with rotating multi-course menus.
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Signature class · Holland America
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☎Find the right ship, call nowNieuw Amsterdam is part of Holland America's fleet, built to the Signature class. Below are the verified basics; sailings, itineraries, cabins and the current rate change constantly, one call to a specialist confirms exactly what's open for your dates and the best rate our partners can offer.
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The basics, verified
Ship classSignature
Entered service2010
Guests2,106
Gross tonnage86,700
Every figure here traces to a published source and is re-checked on our normal schedule. Anything we haven't confirmed shows as a gap rather than a guess.
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Call now · +1-833-684-4250The ship at a glance
The second Signature-Class ship, Nieuw Amsterdam wears an Art Deco, New York City-inspired design with a museum-quality art collection. It offers the two-story World Stage, a Music Walk of live rock and dueling pianos, the Pan-Asian Tamarind, an ocean-view pickleball court, and a retractable-dome Lido Pool paired with an adults-only Sea View Pool.
Who it's for
Made for mature, premium-oriented guests who appreciate art, design and live music on a manageable mid-size ship. Popular with couples and Alaska travellers who want character without the scale of the flagship class.
Where & when it sails
This ship sails seasonally across the regions below. Exact dates and ports are confirmed on the call.
🏔️ AlaskaBest: May-September
🌴 CaribbeanBest: Year-round (peak Nov-Apr)
🇲🇽 Mexican RivieraBest: Year-round (peak Oct-Apr)Not sailing your dates or from your port? Call, we'll find the ship that is.
Call now · +1-833-684-4250Food & dining
7 places to eat, 4 included in your fare, 3 specialty.
🍽️Included
Lido Market
Marketplace buffet with made-to-order and grab-and-go stations.
🥩Extra
Pinnacle Grill
Holland America's signature steak-and-seafood restaurant.
🍴Extra
Tamarind
Pan-Asian restaurant across Southeast Asian, Chinese and Japanese cuisines.
🍴Extra
Canaletto
Italian dining within the Lido, served family-style.
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Dive-In
Poolside grill for gourmet burgers and hot dogs.
🍕Included
New York Deli & Pizza
Casual counter for New York-style pizza, sandwiches and deli fare.
Want a specialty table booked before you sail? Our team sets it up when you call.
Call now · +1-833-684-4250Things to do
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Greenhouse Spa & Salon
Spa and salon with thermal suite, hydro-pool and treatments.
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Lido Pool
Main pool under a retractable glass dome.
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Sea View Pool
Adults-only aft pool open to the sea.
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Culinary programming
Cooking demonstrations and EXC enrichment sessions.
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Pickleball
Ocean-view pickleball court.
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Fitness Center
Ocean-view gym with cardio and strength equipment.
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Call now · +1-833-684-4250Entertainment & nightlife
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World Stage
The two-story main theatre for headline production shows.
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Rolling Stone Rock Room
Live band performing a Rolling Stone-curated rock songbook (rebranded Rolling Stone Lounge in the fleet refresh).
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Billboard Onboard
Dueling pianos running through chart hits.
Kids, teens & families
Club HAL (Kids Club) with age-tiered supervised activities for ages 3-12 and a 'High Score!' arcade; offered on select sailings.
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Club HAL
Age-tiered supervised activities for kids; offered on select sailings.
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Club HAL Teens
A separate space and program for teens.
Holland America's kids clubs run fleet-wide; exact venues and hours for your ship and dates are confirmed on the call.
Districts & zones
Music WalkWorld StageLido PoolSea View PoolCrow's NestCasino
Decks & layout
Passenger decks12
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