IMO: 9378450
Nieuw Amsterdam
Technical specifications, historical timeline, and comprehensive venue inventory.
The Blueprint
- Ship Class
- Signature-class
- Gross Tonnage (GT)
- 86,273
- Length (FT / M)
- 935 / 285
- Beam (FT / M)
- 106 / 32.2
- Decks (Passenger / Total)
- 12 / 12
- Shipyard
- Fincantieri, Marghera, Italy
- Registry
- Netherlands
- Godparent(s)
- Princess Maxima of the Netherlands
- LNG Powered
- No
- Build Cost
- $450,000,000
Class Sisters:
Eurodam
Timeline & Evolution
Inaugural Sail Year
2010
Major Refurbishments
2023
2017
Significant Changes
- 2023: Major drydock (returned to service 16 December 2023) into 2024: installed the fleet's first permanent stand-alone Morimoto By Sea restaurant (replacing part of Tamarind), rebranded B.B. King's Blues Club as the Rolling Stone Lounge, added a redesigned library, and made accessibility upgrades (stairlifts, automatic doors).
- 2017: Drydock refurbishment upgrading all suites with new furnishings, USB/LED fittings, interactive TVs and redesigned suite bathrooms.
Registry & Build Record
- IMO Number
- 9378450
- MMSI
- 246648000
- Call Sign
- PBWQ
- Classification Society
- Lloyd's Register
- Hull / Yard Number
- 6181
- Maiden Voyage
- 5 July 2010
Capacity & Space
- Double Occupancy
- 2,106
- Maximum Capacity
- 2,527
- Total Crew
- 929
- Passenger-to-Crew Ratio
- 2.27:1
- Space Ratio
- 40.97
Onboard Inventory
- Swimming Pools
- 2
- Hot Tubs / Whirlpools
- 5
- Bars & Lounges
- 9
- Complimentary Dining Venues
- 4
- Specialty Dining Venues
- 4
- À la Carte Dining
- 1
- Elevators
- 10*
* Unofficial count — the cruise line publishes no official total for this figure.
Power & Propulsion
- Propulsion
- Diesel-electric
- Azipod Units
- 2
- Installed Power
- 64 MW (85,825 hp)
- Propulsion Power
- 35.2 MW (47,204 hp)
- Maximum Speed
- 23.9 Knots
- Engine Configuration
- 6 x MaK M43C diesel
Logistics
- Cruising Speed
- 21.8 Knots
- Medical Center
- A Deck (below Main Deck / Deck 1), forward access
Elevator Banks
Forward
not published
Midship
not published
Aft
not published
Designated Smoking Zones
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Sea View Bar smoking areaoutdoorLocation: Deck 9 Lido, aft by the Sea View Bar and Sea View PoolDesignated open-deck smoking area; HAL's current policy lists Nieuw Amsterdam's Sea View Bar as a designated smoking area (boundaries posted onboard).
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Casino smoking areaindoorLocation: Casino (Deck 2, Lower Promenade)Smoking permitted in the designated casino area for active players only; may be suspended by local rules or itinerary.
Cabin Summary
Total: 1,052
ADA Compliant: 30
- Suites
- 116
- Balcony
- 602
- Oceanview
- 179
- Inside
- 156
The Apex Suite
Pinnacle Suite
1,000 SQ FT
The two Pinnacle Suites are the largest accommodations aboard at about 1,000 square feet plus a 318-square-foot private veranda with a whirlpool, on Deck 7, each with a separate bedroom, master bath, living and dining rooms and Neptune Lounge access.
Stateroom Taxonomy
Suites
- Pinnacle Suite2
- Neptune Suite62
- Signature Suite52
Balcony
- Verandah602
Oceanview
- Ocean-view179
Inside
- Interior156
Features & Amenities
Family & Youth
- Kids Club
- Teen Club
- Sports Court
Adults & Wellness
- Adults Only Area
- Spa
- Thermal Suite
- Casino
Entertainment & Culture
- Production Theater
- Art Gallery
Signature Experiences
Fleet-only stand-alone Morimoto By Sea restaurant
only
New York-themed multimillion-dollar art collection
unique
Lido Pool under a retractable glass roof with a bar and grill
top-deck attraction
Sea View aft pool with two hot tubs
top-deck attraction
The Retreat adults-only cabana enclave
top-deck attraction
Sports court on the Sports Deck
top-deck attraction
Ship-Specific Highlights
- Club Orange is Holland America's premium program offering a dedicated VIP dining section inside the main dining room, priority services and 24-hour concierge for Pinnacle and Neptune suite guests and members.
- Live-music venues include Billboard Onboard (dueling-piano hits bar) and the Rolling Stone Lounge (rock; rebranded from B.B. King's Blues Club in the 2023-24 refit).
- BBC Earth programming brings nature-documentary screenings with live musicians, expert lectures and themed children's activities to the World Stage theater.
- The Retreat is a private adults-only cabana enclave on the Observation Deck with concierge service, a massage tent and hire-by-the-day loungers.
Venues
Complimentary Dining
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Dining Roommain_dining_roomLocation: Decks 2-3 aftTwo-level main dining room with fixed and 'As You Wish' open seating.
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Lido MarketbuffetLocation: Deck 9 LidoCasual self-service marketplace buffet with indoor and al fresco seating.
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Dive-Incasual_grillLocation: Deck 9 Lido poolsideComplimentary made-to-order burgers, hot dogs and fries.
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New York PizzapizzeriaLocation: Deck 9 Lido poolsideComplimentary poolside gourmet pizza by the slice.
Specialty Dining
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Pinnacle GrillsteakhouseLocation: Deck 2 Lower PromenadeReservation-priced premium steak and seafood restaurant (Le Cirque partnership).
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CanalettorestaurantLocation: Deck 9 LidoItalian specialty restaurant by reservation within the Lido.
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TamarindrestaurantLocation: Deck 11 Observation144-seat Pan-Asian specialty restaurant with panoramic sea views.
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Morimoto By SeasushiLocation: Deck 11 ObservationStand-alone Japanese/sushi specialty restaurant overseen by Chef Morimoto; surcharge (NA-exclusive, installed in the 2023-24 refit).
Exclusive Dining
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Club OrangerestaurantLocation: Decks 2-3 (within main dining room)VIP dining section inside the main dining room for Club Orange members and suite guests.
À la Carte Dining
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Crow's Nest CafecafeLocation: Deck 11 ObservationCasual cafe counter in the forward Crow's Nest lounge.
Bars & Nightlife
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Explorer's LoungebarLocation: Deck 2 Lower PromenadeIntimate pre-dinner cocktail and premium wine-tasting lounge with the Adagio Strings quartet.
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Ocean BarbarLocation: Deck 2 atriumAtrium bar and lounge with live music.
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Pinnacle BarbarLocation: Deck 2 Lower PromenadeBar serving the Pinnacle Grill, also open to non-diners.
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Billboard OnboardbarLocation: Deck 2 Lower PromenadeDueling-piano hits bar/lounge in the casino area with live musicians.
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Neptune LoungeloungeLocation: Deck 7 RotterdamPrivate concierge lounge for Pinnacle and Neptune suite guests.
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Lido Barpool_barLocation: Deck 9 Lido poolBar serving the covered midship Lido Pool.
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Sea View Barpool_barLocation: Deck 9 aftBar serving the aft Sea View Pool.
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Crow's Nest Barobservation_loungeLocation: Deck 11 Observation forwardForward panoramic observation lounge and bar.
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Tamarind BarbarLocation: Deck 11 ObservationAsian-themed cocktail bar adjoining the Tamarind restaurant, overlooking the pool.
Pools & Aquatics
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Lido PoolpoolLocation: Deck 9 midshipMain pool under a retractable glass roof, with three whirlpools and a bar and grill.
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Sea View PoolpoolLocation: Deck 9 aftAft pool with two hot tubs, loungers and its own bar.
Active Recreation
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Sports Courtsports_courtLocation: Deck 11 Observation aftBasketball and volleyball court and deck games.
Entertainment Venues
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World StagetheaterLocation: Decks 2-3 forwardMain show lounge/theater with two shows nightly (dancers, illusionists, vocalists, comedians).
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Rolling Stone Loungemusic_loungeLocation: Deck 2 Lower PromenadeLive rock-music lounge themed on Rolling Stone magazine (rebranded from B.B. King's Blues Club).
Casino
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CasinocasinoLocation: Deck 2 Lower PromenadeCasino with gaming tables, slots and electronic gaming, served by the Casino Bar.
Spa & Fitness
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Greenhouse Spa & SalonspaLocation: Deck 9 LidoSpa with a hydrotherapy pool, thermal chambers, sauna and salon.
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Fitness CentergymLocation: Deck 9 LidoGym with cardio and weight equipment and a fitness-class room.
Youth & Teen
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Club HALkids_clubLocation: Deck 10 PanoramaSupervised children's club.
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The Loftteen_clubLocation: Deck 10 PanoramaDedicated teen hangout.
Retail & Shopping
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Art GallerygalleryLocation: Deck 2 Lower PromenadeGallery displaying artwork for viewing and purchase, with auctions and art-history classes.
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The ShopsshopsLocation: Deck 3 PromenadeDuty-free boutiques and logo shop.
Leisure & Public Spaces
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The Retreatcabana_areaLocation: Deck 11 ObservationPrivate adults-only cabana enclave with concierge service and a massage tent (hire by the day).
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LibrarylibraryLocation: Upper decksRedesigned library added in the 2023-24 refit.
Guest Services
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Guest Servicesservice_deskLocation: Deck 1 atriumFront desk, shore excursions and future-cruise desk.
Data Provenance
Last Verified: 2026-07-07