MS Nieuw Amsterdam
Holland America Cruise Line
MS Nieuw Amsterdam is one of Holland America's 11 active ships and first entered service in 2010 with its most recent renovation in 2024. In terms of size, it comes in at 86,700 gross tons, 936 feet in length, and 11 passenger decks. On board, it supports up to 2,106 guests and approximately 929 crew members. The ship had an estimated build cost of $450 million and is flagged in Netherlands.
MS Nieuw Amsterdam
Ship Stats
Year Built
2010
Last Renovated
2024
Tonnage
86,700 GT
Length
936 ft
Capacity
2,106
Crew
929
Cost
$450 million
Decks
11
Signature Class Class
Signature Class Class groups ships with similar design and onboard features within Holland America. The first ship introduced in this class was MS Eurodam (2008), followed by MS Nieuw Amsterdam (2010).
MS Nieuw Amsterdam Ship Age
MS Nieuw Amsterdam entered service in 2010. Across Holland America's active fleet, the average build year is 2008 and across all major active cruise lines the average ship launch year is 2011. Ranked newest-to-oldest, this ship is 4 of 11 (newest ship = rank 1).
Timeline order: newest to oldest
- MS Nieuw Amsterdam
Current ship
MS Nieuw Amsterdam Renovations
Latest recorded dry dock / major renovation date: 2024.
Renovation details
The ship underwent an extensive refurbishment cycle between late 2023 and early 2024. The most notable addition was the first permanent Morimoto by Sea restaurant, replacing part of the Tamarind space. The ship also saw massive accessibility upgrades, including new stairlifts and automatic sliding doors. The B.B. King’s Blues Club was rebranded as the Rolling Stone Lounge, and a completely redesigned library was added to the upper decks.
MS Nieuw Amsterdam Ship Size
Length and tonnage across Holland America's fleet
MS Nieuw Amsterdam measures 936 feet (285 m) (vs Holland America fleet average of 922 ft) and has gross tonnage of 86,700 GT (vs fleet average of 84,029 GT). It ranks 6 of 11 by length and 4 of 11 by tonnage in Holland America's active fleet.
Passenger Capacity & Crew Size
MS Nieuw Amsterdam vs Holland America fleet averages
MS Nieuw Amsterdam carries 2,106 passengers (vs Holland America average of 2,157) and has 929 crew members onboard (vs fleet average of 863). That puts this ship at a passenger-to-staff ratio of 2.27:1 compared with Holland America's overall 2.50:1 average.
Passenger Capacity
2,106
passengers
Crew Members
929
staff members
Passenger to Crew Ratio
2.27 : 1
Holland America Avg
2.50 : 1
MS Nieuw Amsterdam
Venues & Experiences
Explore dining, bars, activities, and onboard experiences available on MS Nieuw Amsterdam.
Decks 2 & 3main dining roomThe Dining Room
Deck 9specialtyCanaletto
Deck 11specialtyNami Sushi
Deck 2specialtyPinnacle Grill
Deck Plans
The MS Nieuw Amsterdam has a total of 11 passenger decks. The lowest level available to guests is Deck 1. The highest passenger deck is Deck 11. Click below to access deck plans for the MS Nieuw Amsterdam. The resulting page will provide a floor plan and summary of all things to do offered on that level of the ship.
Frequently Asked Questions
MS Nieuw Amsterdam quick answers covering size, capacity, deck plans, and what to expect onboard.
You will find the MS Nieuw Amsterdam Casino on Deck 2 of the ship.
You will find the MS Nieuw Amsterdam buffet on Deck 9 of the ship.
The ship underwent an extensive refurbishment cycle between late 2023 and early 2024. The most notable addition was the first permanent Morimoto by Sea restaurant, replacing part of the Tamarind space. The ship also saw massive accessibility upgrades, including new stairlifts and automatic sliding doors. The B.B. King’s Blues Club was rebranded as the Rolling Stone Lounge, and a completely redesigned library was added to the upper decks.
The ship belongs to the Holland America class of ships known as the Signature Class class.
The ship features 5 restaurants, 9 bars, 17 activities, 0 shows and 4 other venues for your enjoyment. You can click on our ship deck plans or details pages for a full list of activities, sorted by feature type.
The MS Nieuw Amsterdam has a total of 11 passenger decks. The lowest deck is Level 1. The upper most passenger deck is Level 11.
We're often asked how many passengers are on the MS Nieuw Amsterdam. The ship's capacity is 2,106. When comparing the occupancy to the average Holland America passenger capacity, you'll find that the average ship in the fleet holds 2,157 guests. Feel free to look at our graph above to see where this ship falls in line with all other live Holland America ships.
The MS Nieuw Amsterdam was built in 2010. Holland America includes 11 active ships. The oldest in the fleet was built in 1999 while the newest ship was built in 2021. The average Holland America ship is 18 years old and the median build date for all active ships is 2006
Each of Holland America's ships offers a unique layout with features and activities catered to all. Whether the MS Nieuw Amsterdam is right for you will depend on your individual preferences. Do you prefer a larger or smaller ship with many or fewer guests? Are you hoping for many family activities or entertainment options for an older clientele. Our deck maps layout and activities list provide a helpful guide to what you'll find on board. Feel free to explore the see if this ship is suited towards your preferences.
From end to end, the MS Nieuw Amsterdam length equals 936 feet (285 meters). Compare that to the average ship length of all 11 active vessels in Holland America fleet, measuring 922 feet (281 meters). Please see our size comparison chart above to see how this ship falls in line with all other active ships in the fleet.