MS Nieuw Amsterdam itinerary map for May 3, 2026 (14 nights)
MS Nieuw Amsterdam cruise ship

MS Nieuw Amsterdam — May 3, 202614-Night Great Alaska Explorer on Holland America

This 14-night cruise aboard the MS Nieuw Amsterdam departs from Vancouver, British Columbia on Sunday, May 3, 2026 and returns on Sunday, May 17th. May weather across this route averages 67°/27°F.

The itinerary safety score for this sailing is 8.6 out of 10, averaged across 10 ports.

Cruise Length
14
Night Cruise
Departure Port
Vancouver
British Columbia
Port Stops
10
Sea Days
2

Cruise Price - MS Nieuw Amsterdam May 3, 2026

MS Nieuw Amsterdam · May 3, 2026

The graph below tracks historic price of the MS Nieuw Amsterdam cruise ship departing May 3, 2026. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $1,449 ($104 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $1,742 ($125 per night), this represents a recent decrease of 17%.

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Inside
$1,449
🌊
Oceanview
$1,749
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Balcony
$2,479
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Suite
$5,709

Price History – MS Nieuw Amsterdam May 3, 2026

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MS Nieuw Amsterdam
May 3, 2026
$1,449
17% vs avg: $1,742

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Cruise Itinerary Map - 14 Night Great Alaska Explorer (Vancouver Roundtrip)

MS Nieuw Amsterdam · May 3, 2026

The MS Nieuw Amsterdam sails on May 3, 2026 for a 14 Night Great Alaska Explorer (Vancouver Roundtrip). The ship will depart the port of Vancouver, British Columbia at 4:00 PM and will return to the port of Vancouver, British Columbia on May 17th at 7:00 AM. During the 15-day journey, the MS Nieuw Amsterdam will visit 9 additional ports and will spend 2 days at sea.

Cruise itinerary route

14 Night Great Alaska Explorer (Vancouver Roundtrip)

  • MAY03
    Vancouver, British Columbia
    Vancouver, British Columbia
    A: — - D: 4:00 PM
  • MAY03
    Cruise Inside Passage, Alaska
    Cruise Inside Passage, Alaska
    A: — - D: —
  • MAY05
    Juneau, Alaska
    Juneau, Alaska
    A: 1:00 PM - D: 9:00 PM
  • MAY06
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • MAY07
    Kodiak, Alaska
    Kodiak, Alaska
    A: 8:00 AM - D: 4:00 PM
  • MAY08
    Seward (Anchorage), Alaska
    Seward (Anchorage), Alaska
    A: 8:00 AM - D: —
  • MAY03
    Seward (Anchorage), Alaska
    Seward (Anchorage), Alaska
    A: — - D: 5:00 PM
  • MAY10
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • MAY11
    Icy Strait Point (Hoonah), Alaska
    Icy Strait Point (Hoonah), Alaska
    A: 8:00 AM - D: 8:00 PM
  • MAY12
    Cruise Glacier Bay
    Cruise Glacier Bay
    A: 7:00 AM - D: 4:00 PM
  • MAY13
    Wrangell, Alaska
    Wrangell, Alaska
    A: 8:00 AM - D: 5:00 PM
  • MAY14
    Ketchikan, Alaska
    Ketchikan, Alaska
    A: 8:00 AM - D: 7:00 PM
  • MAY15
    Prince Rupert, British Columbia
    Prince Rupert, British Columbia
    A: 7:00 AM - D: 5:00 PM
  • MAY03
    Cruise Inside Passage, Alaska
    Cruise Inside Passage, Alaska
    A: — - D: —
  • MAY17
    Vancouver, British Columbia
    Vancouver, British Columbia
    A: 7:00 AM - D: —
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Cruise Ports

May 3, 2026 · 14 Night Great Alaska Explorer (Vancouver Roundtrip)

Vancouver, British Columbia — Day 1 of MS Nieuw Amsterdam May 3, 2026 cruise
Day 1•Sunday, May 3

Vancouver, British Columbia

Arrival: —•Departure: 4:00 PM

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, offers docking at Canada Place Port. Travelers explore Stanley Park and Gastown. Excursions visit Capilano Suspension Bridge. Local markets sell poutine. The peak season, June to September, brings mild weather for coastal tours. Photography captures urban parks and Pacific vistas. Dining onboard includes salmon, a BC favorite. Souvenirs, like Inuit crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Salish history. Light layers and waterproof shoes suit the temperate climate, while comfortable shoes enhance park walks. Vancouver’s urban charm offers a vibrant Canadian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of natural beauty and cultural landmarks, making Vancouver an engaging destination for exploring Canada’s west coast.

Port Info LinkPort Excursions Link
Cruise Inside Passage, Alaska — Day 2 of MS Nieuw Amsterdam May 3, 2026 cruise
Day 2•Sunday, May 3

Cruise Inside Passage, Alaska

Arrival: —•Departure: —

Cruise Inside Passage, Alaska, offers scenic cruising without docking. Travelers view fjords and humpback whales from the ship. Excursions include zodiac tours for wildlife spotting. No facilities exist; provisions are ship-based. The peak season, June to August, brings milder weather for coastal cruising. Photography captures glaciers and Pacific vistas. Dining onboard includes salmon, an Alaskan favorite. Souvenirs, like totem crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Tlingit history. Warm layers and waterproof boots suit the cool climate, while binoculars enhance wildlife viewing. Inside Passage’s natural allure offers a vibrant Alaskan stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of marine life and scenic fjords, making Inside Passage an engaging destination.

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Juneau, Alaska — Day 3 of MS Nieuw Amsterdam May 3, 2026 cruise
Day 3•Tuesday, May 5

Juneau, Alaska

Arrival: 1:00 PM•Departure: 9:00 PM

Juneau, Alaska, offers docking at Juneau Port. Travelers explore Mendenhall Glacier and Mount Roberts Tramway. Excursions include whale-watching tours. Local markets sell smoked salmon. The peak season, June to August, brings milder weather for coastal tours. Photography captures glaciers and Inside Passage vistas. Dining onboard includes king crab, an Alaskan favorite. Souvenirs, like totem crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Tlingit history. Warm layers and waterproof boots suit the cool climate, while sturdy shoes enhance glacier hikes. Juneau’s natural charm offers a vibrant Alaskan stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of stunning glaciers and marine wildlife, making Juneau an engaging destination for exploration.

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Day 4 at sea — MS Nieuw Amsterdam May 3, 2026 itinerary
Day 4•Wednesday, May 6

At Sea

Arrival: 12:00 AM•Departure: 11:59 PM

Day at sea aboard the MS Nieuw Amsterdam — featuring Canaletto, Club Hal, Explorers Lounge & Photo Shop.

Kodiak, Alaska — Day 5 of MS Nieuw Amsterdam May 3, 2026 cruise
Day 5•Thursday, May 7

Kodiak, Alaska

Arrival: 8:00 AM•Departure: 4:00 PM

Kodiak, Alaska, has docking at Kodiak Port. Travelers explore Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge for bear spotting. Excursions visit Russian Orthodox churches. Local markets sell smoked salmon. The peak season, June to August, brings mild weather. Photography captures rugged coasts and wildlife. Dining onboard includes king crab, an Alaskan favorite. Souvenirs, like bear carvings, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Russian history. Warm layers and waterproof boots suit the cool climate. Binoculars enhance bear spotting. Kodiak’s wild beauty offers a vibrant Alaskan stop, blending nature with cultural heritage.

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Seward (Anchorage), Alaska — Day 6 of MS Nieuw Amsterdam May 3, 2026 cruise
Day 6•Friday, May 8

Seward (Anchorage), Alaska

Arrival: 8:00 AM•Departure: —

Seward (Anchorage), Alaska, offers docking at Seward Port with excursions to Anchorage. Travelers explore Kenai Fjords and Alaska SeaLife Center. Excursions include glacier cruises. Local markets sell smoked salmon. The peak season, June to August, brings milder weather for coastal tours. Photography captures glaciers and Resurrection Bay vistas. Dining onboard includes king crab, an Alaskan favorite. Souvenirs, like totem crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Athabascan history. Warm layers and waterproof boots suit the cool climate, while sturdy shoes enhance fjord hikes. Seward’s natural charm offers a vibrant Alaskan stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of glacial landscapes and marine wildlife, making Seward an engaging destination.

Port Info LinkPort Excursions Link
Seward (Anchorage), Alaska — Day 7 of MS Nieuw Amsterdam May 3, 2026 cruise
Day 7•Saturday, May 9

Seward (Anchorage), Alaska

Arrival: —•Departure: 5:00 PM

Returning to Seward (Anchorage), Alaska — see Day 6 above for port info.

Port Info LinkPort Excursions Link
Day 8 at sea — MS Nieuw Amsterdam May 3, 2026 itinerary
Day 8•Sunday, May 10

At Sea

Arrival: 12:00 AM•Departure: 11:59 PM

Day at sea aboard the MS Nieuw Amsterdam — featuring Canaletto, Club Hal, Explorers Lounge & Photo Shop.

Icy Strait Point (Hoonah), Alaska — Day 9 of MS Nieuw Amsterdam May 3, 2026 cruise
Day 9•Monday, May 11

Icy Strait Point (Hoonah), Alaska

Arrival: 8:00 AM•Departure: 8:00 PM

Icy Strait Point (Hoonah), Alaska, offers docking at Icy Strait Point. Travelers explore Hoonah’s Tlingit culture and Chichagof Island. Excursions include whale-watching tours. Local markets sell smoked salmon. The peak season, June to August, brings milder weather for coastal tours. Photography captures totem poles and Inside Passage vistas. Dining onboard includes halibut, an Alaskan favorite. Souvenirs, like Tlingit crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Huna Tlingit history. Warm layers and waterproof boots suit the cool climate, while sturdy shoes enhance forest walks. Icy Strait Point’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Alaskan stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of native heritage and marine wildlife, making Icy Strait Point an engaging destination.

Port Info LinkPort Excursions Link
Cruise Glacier Bay — Day 10 of MS Nieuw Amsterdam May 3, 2026 cruise
Day 10•Tuesday, May 12

Cruise Glacier Bay

Arrival: 7:00 AM•Departure: 4:00 PM

Cruise Glacier Bay, Alaska, offers scenic cruising without docking. Travelers view Margerie Glacier and humpback whales from the ship. Excursions include ranger-led tours. No facilities exist; provisions are ship-based. The peak season, June to August, brings milder weather for glacier tours. Photography captures icebergs and Inside Passage vistas. Dining onboard includes salmon, an Alaskan favorite. Souvenirs, like glacier crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Tlingit history. Warm layers and waterproof boots suit the cool climate, while binoculars enhance wildlife spotting. Glacier Bay’s natural allure offers a vibrant Alaskan stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of glacial landscapes and marine wildlife, making Glacier Bay an engaging destination.

Port Info LinkPort Excursions Link
Wrangell, Alaska — Day 11 of MS Nieuw Amsterdam May 3, 2026 cruise
Day 11•Wednesday, May 13

Wrangell, Alaska

Arrival: 8:00 AM•Departure: 5:00 PM

Wrangell, Alaska, offers docking at Wrangell Port. Travelers explore Petroglyph Beach and Totem Park. Excursions include Stikine River jet boat tours. Local markets sell smoked salmon. The peak season, June to August, brings milder weather for coastal tours. Photography captures native carvings and Inside Passage vistas. Dining onboard includes halibut, an Alaskan favorite. Souvenirs, like Tlingit crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Tlingit history. Warm layers and waterproof boots suit the cool climate, while sturdy shoes enhance petroglyph walks. Wrangell’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Alaskan stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of native heritage and scenic rivers, making Wrangell an engaging destination for exploration.

Port Info LinkPort Excursions Link
Ketchikan, Alaska — Day 12 of MS Nieuw Amsterdam May 3, 2026 cruise
Day 12•Thursday, May 14

Ketchikan, Alaska

Arrival: 8:00 AM•Departure: 7:00 PM

Ketchikan, Alaska, offers docking at Ketchikan Port. Travelers explore Totem Bight Park and Creek Street. Excursions include Misty Fjords flights. Local markets sell smoked salmon. The peak season, June to August, brings milder weather for coastal tours. Photography captures totem poles and Inside Passage vistas. Dining onboard includes halibut, an Alaskan favorite. Souvenirs, like Tlingit crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Native Alaskan history. Warm layers and waterproof boots suit the cool climate, while sturdy shoes enhance historic walks. Ketchikan’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Alaskan stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of native heritage and scenic fjords, making Ketchikan an engaging destination for exploration.

Port Info LinkPort Excursions Link
Prince Rupert, British Columbia — Day 13 of MS Nieuw Amsterdam May 3, 2026 cruise
Day 13•Friday, May 15

Prince Rupert, British Columbia

Arrival: 7:00 AM•Departure: 5:00 PM

Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada, offers docking at Prince Rupert Port. Travelers explore North Pacific Cannery and Museum of Northern BC. Excursions include whale-watching tours. Local markets sell smoked salmon. The peak season, June to September, brings milder weather for coastal tours. Photography captures totem poles and Pacific vistas. Dining onboard includes halibut, a BC favorite. Souvenirs, like Haida crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Tsimshian history. Light layers and waterproof boots suit the temperate climate, while sturdy shoes enhance coastal walks. Prince Rupert’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Canadian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of maritime heritage and scenic fjords, making Prince Rupert an engaging destination.

Port Info LinkPort Excursions Link
Cruise Inside Passage, Alaska — Day 14 of MS Nieuw Amsterdam May 3, 2026 cruise
Day 14•Sunday, May 3

Cruise Inside Passage, Alaska

Arrival: —•Departure: —

Returning to Cruise Inside Passage, Alaska — see Day 2 above for port info.

Port Info LinkPort Excursions Link
Vancouver, British Columbia — Day 15 of MS Nieuw Amsterdam May 3, 2026 cruise
Day 15•Sunday, May 17

Vancouver, British Columbia

Arrival: 7:00 AM•Departure: —

Returning to Vancouver, British Columbia — see Day 1 above for port info.

Port Info LinkPort Excursions Link

Weather Forecast

MS Nieuw Amsterdam - May 3, 2026 Weather Forecast

Average monthly weather for your cruise ports

Vancouver, British Columbia

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May

Typical Weather

82°F

Average High

30°F

Average Low

Rainfall

0.12in

Daily average

3.8 in monthly total

Shore Excursions

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Itinerary Safety Score

Based on comprehensive research of cruise port safety information, including recent crime reports, travel advisories, Global Peace Index rankings, and specific port security concerns, we've created a "safety score" for each cruise port stop. The overall rating below represents a combined score for your specific cruise itinerary.

Itinerary Safety Rank
86 / 100
safer than 86% of all cruises
86
8
/ 10
Vancouver, British Columbia
Vancouver
Vancouver is generally safe for cruise travelers, but visitors should remain vigilant against petty theft in busy urban areas.
10
/ 10
Cruise Inside Passage, Alaska
Inside Passage
The Cruise Inside Passage in Alaska is a safe destination where travelers can explore while remaining secure on their cruise ship.
8
/ 10
Juneau, Alaska
Juneau
Juneau is a safe cruise destination with low crime, good infrastructure, and designated tourist areas, but be cautious of environmental hazards.
8
/ 10
Kodiak, Alaska
Kodiak
Kodiak is a safe cruise destination with low crime rates, but travelers should remain vigilant about wildlife and weather risks.
8
/ 10
Seward (Anchorage), Alaska
Seward
Seward is a safe cruise destination with low crime and a focus on visitor safety, though travelers should be aware of environmental hazards.
9
/ 10
Icy Strait Point (Hoonah), Alaska
Icy Strait
Icy Strait Point offers a secure environment for tourists with low crime rates, controlled access, and protocols to manage wildlife encounters.
10
/ 10
Cruise Glacier Bay
Glacier Bay
Passengers remain aboard their cruise ships in Glacier Bay, ensuring a safe experience while enjoying the scenic views.
9
/ 10
Wrangell, Alaska
Wrangell
Wrangell, Alaska, offers a safe environment for cruise travelers, but visitors should remain aware of local wildlife and weather changes.
8
/ 10
Ketchikan, Alaska
Ketchikan
Ketchikan offers a safe environment for travelers with a strong police presence, low crime rates, and standard precautions advised for wildlife.
8
/ 10
Prince Rupert, British Columbia
Prince Rupert
Prince Rupert is generally safe for visitors, but staying aware of your surroundings and exercising caution in some neighborhoods is advised.

Cruise Ship

MS Nieuw Amsterdam

⚓ Tonnage

86,700

vs avg 84,029

🛠️ Year Built

2,010

vs avg 2,008

📏 Length (ft)

936

vs avg 922

👥 Passenger Count

2,106

vs avg 2,157

The MS Nieuw Amsterdam has a construction date of 2010 and a total size of 86,700 gross tons. The ship measures 936 feet in length. MS Nieuw Amsterdam is included in Holland America’s Signature Class class. At full capacity, the MS Nieuw Amsterdam holds 2,106 passengers. That includes 1,177 cruise vacationers and 929 staff members. The MS Nieuw Amsterdam total number of staterooms is 1,053.

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MS Nieuw Amsterdam May 3, 2026 FAQ

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What's the weather like on the MS Nieuw Amsterdam May 3, 2026 route?▾

Across the ports visited on this 14-night route, May averages 67°F highs and 27°F lows. See the per-port weather forecast section above for daily detail.

How safe is the May 3, 2026 MS Nieuw Amsterdam itinerary?▾

This itinerary scores 8.6 out of 10 on the Gangwaze Itinerary Safety Score, averaged across 10 ports. We weight current travel advisories, recent crime data, and Global Peace Index signals — see the Safety Score section above for the full per-port breakdown.

When does the MS Nieuw Amsterdam sail and return on this itinerary?▾

The MS Nieuw Amsterdam departs Vancouver, British Columbia on Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 4:00 PM and returns on Sunday, May 17th, 2026 at 7:00 AM. Total duration: 14 nights.

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Last Updated: May 18, 2026