Holland America Signature Class
Nieuw Amsterdam
Holland America Line's New York-themed Signature-class ship, home to Chef Morimoto's only restaurant at sea.
2,106 passengersOnly Morimoto By Sea restaurant
The ship in figures
285 m
Length (935 ft)
12
Decks
929
Crew members
2,106
passengers (double occupancy)
up to 2,527 at full capacity
2.3 passengers per crew member. For every 3 crew members (in orange) there are about 7 passengers.
Ship history
- 2010Year builtFincantieri (Marghera, Italy)
- Jul 5, 2010Maiden voyageFrom Venice (Italy)
- 2023Last refurbishment
A ship named after New York's Dutch past, with the only stand-alone Morimoto By Sea restaurant afloat.
Nieuw Amsterdam, delivered by Fincantieri in Marghera (Italy) in 2010, is the second and last of Holland America Line's Signature-class ships, sister of Eurodam, and the fourth ship of the line to carry this name. She was named by Princess Máxima of the Netherlands in Venice on 4 July 2010, and her art collection and décor draw on New York, the city once called New Amsterdam. Since 2023 she has been home to Morimoto By Sea, the only stand-alone restaurant of Chef Masaharu Morimoto at sea, and in December 2023 she added the Rolling Stone Lounge. In 2028 she returns to Europe for the first time in more than a decade.
Attractions
- 1Crow's NestForward observation lounge on the upper decks with sea views, a bar, a café and a game room.
- 2Lido PoolHeated pool under a retractable glass roof, usable in any weather, with the Lido Bar and Dive-In alongside.
- 3Sea View PoolAdults-only pool (18+) with sea views, its own bar and live ambient music on sea days.
- 4The RetreatUpper-deck area with private cabanas that can be booked for an extra charge.
- 5Art StudioDaily guided painting, drawing and craft sessions open to all levels.
Shows
- World StageThe main theater for Holland America Line's production shows, backed by The Dam Band.
- Rolling Stone LoungeA seven-piece band plays rock, pop and R&B; the venue was added to the ship in December 2023.
- Billboard OnboardPiano bar with sing-alongs, music trivia and all-request sets built on the Billboard charts.
- VivaceClassical string duo or trio that returned to Nieuw Amsterdam's lineup in 2025.
- CasinoSlot machines, table games and tournaments.
Restaurants & bars
- Morimoto By SeaChef Masaharu Morimoto's only stand-alone restaurant at sea, opened in 2023, with a new menu from September 2026.
- Morimoto By Sea Sushi BarSushi bar with Chef Morimoto's sushi, sashimi and signature rolls, opened in 2023 alongside the restaurant.
- Dining RoomThe two-level main restaurant, with destination-inspired menus that change every night.
- Pinnacle GrillSteakhouse serving seafood, grilled classics and regional dishes, with an award-winning wine list.
- TamarindPan-Asian restaurant drawing on Southeast Asian, Chinese and Japanese cooking, with its own Tamarind Bar.
- CanalettoItalian dinners inspired by traditional home cooking.
Accommodation
Pinnacle Suite
The largest accommodation on board, about 126 m² (1,357 sq ft) including verandah, with living room, dining room and a verandah whirlpool.
Neptune Suite
47 to 55 m² (506 to 590 sq ft) with whirlpool bath, dressing room and access to the Neptune Lounge concierge.
Signature Suite
25 to 42 m² (273 to 456 sq ft) with a large sitting area, dual-sink vanity and private verandah.
Verandah
20 to 35 m² (213 to 379 sq ft) with sitting area, bathtub and floor-to-ceiling windows onto a private verandah.
Spa staterooms
Verandah, ocean-view and interior spa categories with spa-themed amenities, plus Neptune Spa Suites.
Ocean-View and Interior
Ocean-view rooms of 16 to 25 m² (169 to 267 sq ft) and interior rooms of 13 to 26 m² (141 to 284 sq ft).
Kids & families
- Kids ClubSupervised activities for children aged 3 to 6, with crafts, sports and games.
- Tween programActivities for ages 7 to 11, from crafts and sports events to video game tournaments and movie nights.
- Teen programSports, group games, movie nights and evening events for ages 12 to 17.
- High Score!Arcade with skee-ball, video games, air hockey and table football.
- Game RoomBoard games and puzzles inside the Crow's Nest, a meeting point for the whole family.
Spa & wellness
- Greenhouse Spa & SalonMassages, facials, alternative therapies and salon treatments with Elemis and Kérastase products.
- Hydro PoolHeated seawater hydrotherapy pool with massage jets inside the spa, with paid access for guests 18 and over.
- Fitness CenterCardio and strength equipment with sea views, free weights and classes such as yoga, Pilates and indoor cycling.
- Sport CourtCourt for basketball and cornhole, next to the pickleball courts on the top deck.
Sustainability
Fitted for shore power: the partial connection installed at build has since been completed, so the ship can switch off its engines at berth in ports that offer it.
In pictures
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