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Login The second of our Signature-class ships, Nieuw Amsterdam celebrates historic New York City with its inspired design and an art collection valued at more than $3 million. While on board enjoy regional cooking demonstrations and food and wine tastings with Port to Table programming. Dine in your choice of specialty restaurants. Or rejuvenate in the Greenhouse Spa & Salon.
The weather makes the cruise. Of course we can't control it and there is nothing we can do if it's horrible. When it's good, the whole trip is different. We had magical weather for Alaska - even under a heat advisory several days. Glacier Bay is amazing and I will never go to Alaska again unless I can go to Glacier Bay. There is a beauty to the landscape that photos just can't capture. My cruise didn't go as expected. an HOUR after boarding, I fell and sprained my ankle. I ended up renting a scooter for the first week. This changed my port plans and obviously affected my entire trip. This was a B2B. Northbound followed by Southbound - cruise only. Hitting all the ports twice was actually pretty cool. I had plans to take one excursion per port and then do hikes/walks the other visit. The hikes were scrapped. I zipped around and shopped the first week and rescheduled my excursions for the second week. Note that most tours cannot accommodate an electric scooter; walkers or wheelchairs that can fold are ok, but scooters don't fit on most buses. The food on board was ok. Plenty of fresh fish - salmon &/or fish and chips were available every lunch and dinner. The Tamarind restaurant is worth the upcharge. Service onboard is tops - everything from cabins to drinks to dining. There are plenty of activities if you want to partake. In Alaska, the scenery and wildlife is why I'm there so when the weather is good, I'm outside. Will I sail HAL again - YES. Will I said Alaska again - YES, This itinerary again - yes. Will I sail the Nieuw Amsterdam again - maybe, if the itinerary is right (the Pinnacle Class ships are still my favorite).
With refined amenities and Holland America Line signature Mariner’s Dream bed gracing each elegant stateroom, the ship offers six grades of staterooms. Most are ocean-facing, many featuring teak-lined verandas for dining alfresco or private sunbathing.
Holland America Line invites you to dine "As You Wish". To savour Italian cuisine one night and a perfectly grilled porterhouse steak the next. To take your place in the Dining Room at a specific seating time or be spontaneous, following your desires. Onboard, there are restaurants to suit every mood, along with the flexibility to choose the dining style you prefer.
Every day aboard a Holland America cruise ship brings a wealth of cruise activities and indulgences, along with the freedom to partake in as many- or as few- as you please. It's an opportunity to try something new that surprises you, every day. Dabble, discover, daydream- do everything, or do nothing at all.
Whether you want to workout in the Fitness Centre, learn yoga, pamper yourself with a massage and spa treatment, or enjoy a game of basketball, there's a perfect onboard activity for everyone.
Holland America Line's youth activities program, Kids Club, offers an array of entertaining events for kids and teens ages 3-17, supervised by a full-time, professionally trained staff. They'll have an opportunity to join other kids their age for arts and crafts, sports, video game competitions, scavenger hunts, challenging team games and themed parties.
Note: Kids Club is not offered on cruises of 25-days or longer, including all Legendary and Grand Voyages. We will offer a selection of children’s activities throughout these longer voyages for any children who may be onboard.
Safety Comes First
Safety is our primary concern and strict policies are in place for effective supervision. Adult guests are not permitted to remain in Kids Club unless attending to a special-needs child.
Please note: During voyages with a high number of families onboard, we will make all efforts to accommodate interested parties. However, participation in our program cannot be guaranteed. Hours of operation may change to better serve our guests.
