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Nieuw Amsterdam

110 upcoming departures  ·  109 itineraries

Nieuw Amsterdam is a 2,122-guest Holland America Line cruise ship, in service since 2010. This page lists 110 upcoming departures across 109 itineraries, day by day and port by port. Its live AIS position is plotted on the map below and refreshed through the day.

✓ Couples wanting varied dining and live music ✓ Adults seeking a mid-size ship with quiet lounges ✓ Families wanting supervised children’s programming
Class Signature Class
Built / Refurb 2010 / 2018
Gross Tonnage 86,273
Guests 2,122
Crew 876
Length 285.3 m
Beam 32.3 m
Decks 11
Cabins 1,052
Flag Netherlands
Guests per crew 2.4
Space ratio 41

Nieuw Amsterdam at a glance

Ship size

Bigger than 70%

A mid-size ship at 86,273 gross tons — #165 of 566 ships we track. 41 tons of ship per guest.

Best for

  • Couples wanting varied dining and live music
  • Adults seeking a mid-size ship with quiet lounges
  • Families wanting supervised children’s programming
  • Travelers who prefer traditional dining and theatre entertainment

Think twice if you want

  • Travelers seeking water slides and large amusement attractions
  • Guests wanting extensive nightlife and late-night clubs
  • Passengers requiring many solo-stateroom choices
  • Cruisers seeking an all-inclusive onboard experience

Live Position ● 35 minutes ago

Heading to: Cabo Rojo-Pedernales

Currently on: 21 Nights Caribbean Cruise (21 nights) — En route to Cabo Rojo, Dominican Republic — last stop Fort Lauderdale, Florida, US

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, US → Cabo Rojo, Dominican Republic → Willemstad, Curacao → Oranjestad, Aruba → RelaxAway Half Moon Cay, Bahamas → Fort Lauderdale, Florida, US → RelaxAway Half Moon Cay, Bahamas → Oranjestad, Aruba → Cartagena, Colombia → Enter Panama Canal Cristobal → Gatun Lake, Panama → Exit Panama Canal Cristobal → Colon, Panama → Puerto Limon (San Jose), Costa Rica → Ocho Rios, Jamaica → Fort Lauderdale, Florida, US
Coming up
  1. Cabo Rojo Pedernales arrives 08:00 AM
  2. Willemstad arrives 12:00 PM
  3. Oranjestad arrives 08:00 AM
13.0 knots

Position via AIS — updated periodically, not real-time.

About Nieuw Amsterdam

Nieuw Amsterdam is a mid-sized Holland America Line Signature Class ship delivered by Fincantieri in 2010. Its New York-inspired design combines a relatively intimate passenger scale with varied dining, live music, theater productions, pools, spa facilities, and family programming. The ship offers a traditional Holland America atmosphere while providing contemporary features such as pickleball, a retractable-roof pool, and panoramic public spaces.

Ship at a Glance

Operator
Holland America Line
Builder / shipyard
Fincantieri Marghera, Italy
Registry / flag
Netherlands (confirmed by the ship’s AIS identity)
Call sign
PBWQ
IMO number
9378450
MMSI
246648000
Draft
7.9 m

Onboard Experience

Signature highlights

New York-inspired art and design, panoramic Crow’s Nest lounge, ocean-view pickleball court, retractable-roof Lido Pool, and adults-only Sea View Pool.

For families

Family amenities include supervised Kids Club programming for ages 3–17 when offered on the sailing, a game room, High Score arcade-style activities, sports facilities, and an ocean-view pickleball court.

Pools, spa & wellness

Wellness facilities include the Greenhouse Spa & Salon, fitness center, Hydropool and thermal-suite amenities, hot tubs, Retreat cabanas, and the adults-only Sea View Pool.

Accessibility

Accessible staterooms, priority boarding, assistive listening devices, and wheelchair-friendly spaces are provided.

Deck plans

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Venues Cabins only Both · Tap a deck to see what's on it

Deck 9

Canaletto Lido Market Dive-In New York Pizza & Deli Lido Bar Sea View Bar Lido Pool Sea View Pool Hydropool Spa & Salon Fitness Center Verandah Inside

Cabins & suites

CategoryTypeCabinsSizeSleepsDecks
Pinnacle SuiteOperator code PS. Suite 1 1,290 sq ft 4 7
Neptune SuiteOperator codes SA and SB; some subcategories and room configurations vary. Suite — 465–502 sq ft 4 4,5,7,8,10
Signature SuiteOperator codes SS and SY. Suite — 393–400 sq ft 4 5,6
VerandahDeck-plan codes include V, VA, VB, VC, VD, VE, VF and VH. Balcony — 228–405 sq ft — 3,4,5,6,7,8,9

Dining, bars & venues

17 included 13 extra cost in the fare, by the line's own published policy.

Dining

Dining Room Included
Deck 2–3
The main dining room serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Pinnacle Grill Extra cost
Deck 2
A specialty restaurant serving steakhouse-style dishes and seafood.
Canaletto Extra cost
Deck 9
An Italian specialty restaurant.
Tamarind Extra cost
Deck 11
A specialty restaurant focused on Southeast Asian, Chinese and Japanese flavors.
Lido Market Included
Deck 9
A casual buffet-style marketplace offering varied meals and snacks.
Dive-In Included
Deck 9
A poolside grill serving burgers, hot dogs and fries.
New York Pizza & Deli Included
Deck 9
A casual venue serving pizza, salads and deli items.
Morimoto By Sea Extra cost
A specialty seafood dining experience associated with Chef Masaharu Morimoto.
Morimoto By Sea Sushi Extra cost
A sushi-focused Morimoto dining experience.
Crow’s Nest Café Varies
A café service area in the Crow’s Nest offering pastries and beverages.

Bars & lounges

Crow’s Nest Bar Varies
Deck 11
A panoramic bar in the Crow’s Nest.
Lido Bar Varies
Deck 9
A poolside bar beside the Lido Pool.
Pinnacle Bar Varies
Deck 2
A bar serving drinks near Pinnacle Grill.
Ocean Bar Varies
Deck 3
A bar and lounge near the atrium.
Tamarind Bar Varies
Deck 11
A bar associated with Tamarind.
Sea View Bar Varies
Deck 9
An outdoor bar beside the Sea View Pool.

History & sister ships

  1. 2010Entered service, built by Fincantieri Marghera, Italy.
  2. 2017A major dry-dock refurbishment added or refreshed venues including Billboard Onboard, updated the casino and spa, and upgraded suite furnishings and finishes.
  3. 2023The ship received Starlink high-speed internet equipment during a December dry dock.

Where Nieuw Amsterdam sails, month by month

Nov
26
Dec
26
Jan
27
Feb
27
Mar
27
Apr
27
May
27
Jun
27
Jul
27
Aug
27
Sep
27
Oct
27
Alaska 0 0 0 0 0 0 24 7 1 1 2 0
Caribbean 6 6 5 3 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mexico & Pacific Coast 0 0 0 0 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 4
South America 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
From / night $75 $77 $122 $132 $122 $100 $117 $124 $284 $275 $130 $120

Departures per month over the next 12 months, from the cruise line's published schedule. Lowest advertised fare per night is in April 2028 (prices change; check when booking).

Ports it visits most

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Itineraries & Sailings

10 Nights

10 Nights Alaska Cruise

From $2,784 · $278/night
Ports of Call
Next: May 30, 2027
1 upcoming departure
10 Nights

10 Nights Alaska Cruise

From $2,354 · $235/night
Ports of Call
Next: May 16, 2027
1 upcoming departure
10 Nights

10 Nights Alaska Cruisetour

From $2,749 · $275/night
Ports of Call
Whittier, Alaska, US, Glacier Bay National Park, Skagway, Alaska, US, Juneau, Alaska, US +2 more
Next: Jun 3, 2027
2 upcoming departures
10 Nights

10 Nights Alaska Cruisetour

From $3,114 · $311/night
Ports of Call
Whittier, Alaska, US, Glacier Bay National Park, Skagway, Alaska, US, Juneau, Alaska, US +2 more
Next: May 20, 2027
1 upcoming departure
10 Nights

10 Nights Alaska Cruisetour

From $2,839 · $284/night
Ports of Call
Next: Jul 1, 2027
1 upcoming departure
10 Nights

10 Nights Mediterranean Cruise

From $2,339 · $234/night
Ports of Call
Next: Sep 21, 2028
1 upcoming departure
10 Nights

10 Nights Mediterranean Cruise

From $2,014 · $201/night
Ports of Call
Next: May 25, 2028
1 upcoming departure
10 Nights

10 Nights Mediterranean Cruise

From $2,004 · $200/night
Ports of Call
Next: May 4, 2028
1 upcoming departure
10 Nights

10 Nights Mediterranean Cruise

From $2,144 · $214/night
Ports of Call
Next: Oct 12, 2028
1 upcoming departure
All 109 itineraries and their departure dates

All Upcoming Departures

Departure Return Itinerary Nights Region Book
Nov 8, 2026Nov 20, 202612 Nights Caribbean Cruise12CaribbeanBook →
Nov 8, 2026Nov 29, 202621 Nights Caribbean Cruise21CaribbeanBook →
Nov 20, 2026Nov 29, 20269 Nights Caribbean Cruise9CaribbeanBook →
Nov 20, 2026Dec 11, 202621 Nights Caribbean Cruise21CaribbeanBook →
Nov 29, 2026Dec 11, 202612 Nights Caribbean Cruise12CaribbeanBook →
Nov 29, 2026Dec 20, 202621 Nights Caribbean Cruise21CaribbeanBook →
Dec 11, 2026Dec 20, 20269 Nights Caribbean Cruise9CaribbeanBook →
Dec 11, 2026Dec 27, 202616 Nights Caribbean Cruise16CaribbeanBook →
Dec 20, 2026Dec 27, 20267 Nights Caribbean Cruise7CaribbeanBook →
Dec 20, 2026Jan 8, 202719 Nights Caribbean Cruise19CaribbeanBook →
Dec 27, 2026Jan 8, 202712 Nights Caribbean Cruise12CaribbeanBook →
Dec 27, 2026Jan 17, 202721 Nights Caribbean Cruise21CaribbeanBook →
Jan 8, 2027Jan 17, 20279 Nights Caribbean Cruise9CaribbeanBook →
Jan 8, 2027Jan 29, 202721 Nights Caribbean Cruise21CaribbeanBook →
Jan 17, 2027Feb 7, 202721 Nights Caribbean Cruise21CaribbeanBook →
Jan 29, 2027Feb 7, 20279 Nights Caribbean Cruise9CaribbeanBook →
Jan 29, 2027Feb 19, 202721 Nights Caribbean Cruise21CaribbeanBook →
Feb 7, 2027Feb 28, 202721 Nights Caribbean Cruise21CaribbeanBook →
Feb 19, 2027Feb 28, 20279 Nights Caribbean Cruise9CaribbeanBook →
Feb 19, 2027Mar 12, 202721 Nights Caribbean Cruise21CaribbeanBook →
Mar 21, 2027Apr 11, 202721 Nights Caribbean Cruise21CaribbeanBook →
Apr 2, 2027Apr 11, 20279 Nights Caribbean Cruise9CaribbeanBook →
Apr 11, 2027May 2, 202721 Nights Panama Canal Cruise21Mexico & Pacific CoastBook →
Apr 11, 2027Apr 28, 202717 Nights Panama Canal Cruise17Mexico & Pacific CoastBook →

Showing the next 24 of 110 departures. Every itinerary and its dates are listed under All itineraries above.

Nieuw Amsterdam FAQ

What flag does Nieuw Amsterdam sail under?

Nieuw Amsterdam is registered in Netherlands.

How many passengers does Nieuw Amsterdam hold?

Nieuw Amsterdam carries about 2,122 guests with roughly 876 crew.

How old is Nieuw Amsterdam?

Nieuw Amsterdam entered service in 2010 and was last refurbished in 2018.

How big is Nieuw Amsterdam?

At 86,273 gross tons and 285 m long, Nieuw Amsterdam is a mid-size ship — larger than 70% of the 566 cruise ships cruises.to tracks.

What is the dress code on Nieuw Amsterdam?

Most venues use a casual or smart-casual standard. Gala Nights allow dressier clothing, but formalwear is not required.

Which dining venues are included?

Dining Room, Lido Market, Dive-In and New York Pizza & Deli are included in the standard fare. Specialty venues such as Pinnacle Grill, Canaletto and Tamarind generally carry an additional charge.

Are gratuities included?

Daily crew appreciation charges are normally added to the onboard account rather than included in the base cruise fare; guests can adjust or settle them onboard under Holland America Line’s policy.

Is Wi-Fi available on Nieuw Amsterdam?

Wi-Fi is available shipwide through Holland America Line’s internet service. Access beyond basic onboard functions generally requires a package or an applicable booking benefit.

Is Nieuw Amsterdam accessible for passengers with disabilities?

The ship has accessible staterooms and accessible routes, including roll-in showers in specified rooms. Guests should request suitable accommodations before booking and confirm their individual needs with the operator.

Does Nieuw Amsterdam have facilities for children?

Kids Club programming is available for ages 3–17 on eligible sailings, with supervised activities; High Score! provides additional arcade and family-game space.