Nieuw Amsterdam - Holland America Cruise Ship
 MS Nieuw Amsterdam is a Signature
class cruise ship for Holland America Line. Nieuw Amsterdam is the 81st ship to enter Holland America's
service and the second largest Holland America ship to date.
New features on Nieuw Amsterdam include a Pan-Asian restaurant, an African-theme to the Explorer's Lounge, an
Italian specialty restaurant and a redesigned atrium and show lounge. Ten cabins have floor-to-ceiling and
wall-to-wall windows. Eighty-six percent of the cabins are on the outside, and 67 percent have balconies. She also
has dynamic positioning abilities, and is powered by six diesel generators and propelled by Azipod propulsion
technology like her older sister Eurodam.
Holland America Line took the option on building this new sister ship for Eurodam for the 2010 cruising season. She
was completed and she sailed on her first set of sea trials on 16 May 2010 in preparation for her maiden voyage on
4 July 2010.
From April to October 2010 and 2011 the ship will visit the Mediterranean and in winter the ship operates in the
Caribbean.
The new ship continues several much-admired Holland America Line features, including outside-view, glass
elevators at midship; the Explorations Café -- a cyber-coffee house powered by The New York Times; the Pinnacle
Grill and Pinnacle Bar; the innovative Culinary Arts Center presented by Food & Wine Magazine, where culinary
experts provide cooking demonstrations and intimate classes in a state-of-the-art onboard show kitchens; an
expanded Greenhouse Spa and Salon with thermal suites and hydro-pool, the largest gymnasium ever built for Holland
America Line; and a youth facility that includes the teens-only Loft. In addition the ship will feature the
family-style Canaletto Italian restaurant.
Nieuw Amsterdam features 11 guest decks and staterooms spotlight all the Signature of Excellence® premium
amenities. Also featured are innovative spa staterooms with additional spa amenities.
The first Nieuw Amsterdam was launched in 1906 and used both a full set of sails and steam engines. She was 17,149
tons and carried 2,886 passengers, 2,200 of them in third class. She sailed in regular service through World War I
and then through to 1932.
ms Nieuw Amsterdam
Ship Facts
Ship's Registry: The Netherlands
Passenger capacity: 2,106
Crew members: 929
Gross tonnage: 86,700grt
Length: 936 feet
Beam: 105.8
Maximum speed: 23.9 knots
MS Nieuw Amsterdam accommodations
Interior
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Large or Standard Interior Staterooms
2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, shower. Approximately 170-200 sq. ft.
Stateroom amenities include:
- Our signature Mariner's Dream™ bed featuring finely woven cotton linens
- Deluxe waffle weave and terry cloth bathrobes for use during your voyage
- 100% Egyptian cotton towels
- Premium massage showerheads
- 5X magnifying make-up mirrors and salon-quality hair dryers
- Fragrant soaps, lotions, shampoo and other bath amenities from Elemis Aromapure
- Complimentary fresh fruit on request
- Elegant ice bucket and serving tray for in-stateroom beverages
- Flat-panel TV and DVD player
- Ice service, shoeshine service and nightly turndown service
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Large Ocean-view Staterooms
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2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bathtub, shower. All G-category staterooms have
partial sea views. Approximately 185 sq. ft.
Stateroom amenities include:
- Our signature Mariner's Dream™ bed featuring finely woven cotton linens
- Deluxe waffle weave and terry cloth bathrobes for use during your voyage
- 100% Egyptian cotton towels
- Premium massage showerheads
- 5X magnifying make-up mirrors and salon-quality hair dryers
- Fragrant soaps, lotions, shampoo and other bath amenities from Elemis Aromapure
- Complimentary fresh fruit on request
- Elegant ice bucket and serving tray for in-stateroom beverages
- Flat-panel TV and DVD player
- Ice service, shoeshine service and nightly turndown service
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Deluxe Verandah Ocean-view Staterooms
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 2
lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bathtub, shower, sitting area, private verandah,
floor-to-ceiling windows. Approximately 254 sq. ft.
Stateroom amenities include:
- Our signature Mariner's Dream™ bed featuring finely woven cotton linens
- Luxurious bathrobes for use during your voyage
- 100% Egyptian cotton towels
- Premium massage showerhead
- 5x magnifying lighted make-up mirror and salon-quality hair dryer
- Fragrant soaps, lotions, shampoo and other bath amenities from Elemis Aromapure
- Complimentary fresh fruit on request
- Elegant ice bucket and serving tray for in-stateroom beverages
- Flat-panel TV and DVD player
- Ice service, shoeshine service and nightly turndown service
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Superior Verandah Suites
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 2
lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bathroom with dual sink vanity, full-size
whirlpool bath, shower and additional shower stall, large sitting area, private verandah, 1
sofa bed for 1 person, floor-to-ceiling windows. Approximately 398 sq. ft. with verandah
Include all the stateroom amenities, plus:
A variety of firm, medium and soft pillows
No-host mini-bar for easy entertaining
Personalized cruise stationery
Oversized bath towels
One-touch telephone concierge service
Fresh flowers
Complimentary DVD library
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Deluxe Verandah Suites
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lower beds convertible to 1 king-size bed, bathroom with dual sink vanity, full-size whirlpool
bath, shower and additional shower stall, large sitting area, dressing room, private verandah,
1 sofa bed for 2 persons, floor-to-ceiling windows. Approximately 460-700 sq. ft. with
verandah
Suite amenities include:
- Complimentary laundry, pressing and dry cleaning throughout your cruise
- Premium duvet, oversize bath towels and soft, cotton bathrobes and slippers
- Gorgeous corsages and boutonnieres for the first formal night
- Hors d'oeuvres served before dinner each evening on request
- Binoculars and umbrellas for your use on the cruise
- Cocktail party with ship officers
- Priority boarding for tender ports of call
- Special disembarkation service
- Priority dining and seating requests
Exclusive daily breakfast service for suite guests only
- High tea service in suite on request
- A special Suite guest lunch event on cruises over 7 days in length
A very special amenity exclusively for guests cruising in a Deluxe Verandah Suite or Penthouse
Verandah Suite, the industry-leading Neptune Lounge features a private place to relax,
socialize with other suite guests and enjoy the personalized service of a concierge. The
fleet-wide lounges provide worktables, large screen television, library, sofas and chairs,
refreshments throughout the day and wi-fi for a small charge. One-Touch 24-hour Concierge
Service is available when the Neptune Lounge is closed.
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Penthouse Verandah Suites
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 Bedroom
with 1 king-size bed, oversize whirlpool bath & shower & additional shower stall,
living room, dining room, dressing room, private verandah with whirlpool, pantry, 1 sofa bed
for 2 persons, microwave, refrigerator, guest toilet, private stereo system, floor-to-ceiling
windows. Approximately 1318 sq. ft. with verandah
Include all the suite amenities, plus:
A very special amenity exclusively for guests cruising in a Deluxe Verandah Suite or Penthouse
Verandah Suite, the industry-leading Neptune Lounge features a private place to relax, socialize
with other suite guests and enjoy the personalized service of a concierge. The fleet-wide lounges
provide worktables, large screen television, library, sofas and chairs, refreshments throughout the
day and wi-fi for a small charge. One-Touch 24-hour Concierge Service is available when the Neptune
Lounge is closed.
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