With
A
Signature of Excellence!
MS Nieuw Amsterdam
MS Nieuw Amsterdam IV is the 15th ship in
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Introduction to a superb new ship!
On this page we are
going to explore the elegance of Holland America Line’s second of the
“Signature Class” ships, the MS Nieuw Amsterdam IV. And I am sure
that you, like the author has been astounded by her beauty and sheer elegance!
The first “Signature Class” ship was the MS Eurodam,
which was officially named on
MS Eurodam is the Nieuw Amsterdam’s identical sister, but their interiors are 100% individual and different!
This new and fifteenth ship for the Holland America Line fleet is the superb MS Nieuw Amsterdam IV, was built by the famous Italian Fincantieri-Cantieri Navali Italiana S,p,A at the Marghera, Venice Italy. And as stated above she is the fourth ship to be honoured with this famous name, and in addition she is the 81st.ship to enter Holland America Line’s service from when this great Dutch Shipping Company commenced back in 1872. Nieuw Amsterdam has dynamic positioning abilities as she is powered by six diesel generators and propelled by Azipod propulsion technology.
Although she is 86,700-ton, amazingly she will only accommodate 2,106-guests in the ultimate of five star luxuries! Thus, although this magnificent new ship is large enough to offer a vast range of diverse amenities she will carry far fewer guests than all other ships of her size, because Holland America Line believes in the following principle when they designed their latest ship … “This is a refined ship and it is adorned with fine art and antiques, however, personal space is still the greatest luxury of all.”
Amidships rising from
When the Nieuw Amsterdam
was completed she sailed on her first set of sea trials on
After the Nieuw
Amsterdam has operated a number of 12-day Mediterranean cruises she will cross
the Atlantic and head for
Nieuw Amsterdam
A Proud
When
Then came the most famed liner of them
all, SS Nieuw Amsterdam II joined the
SS Nieuw Amsterdam II built in 1938 - “The Darling of the Dutch”
The 33,900-ton MS Nieuw Amsterdam III was
launched in 1983 and she was considered as one of the most elegant ships of her
time. Nieuw Amsterdam III sailed in
What does the elegant new - MS Nieuw Amsterdam have to offer?
When you board the Nieuw Amsterdam you
will discover a whole new level of comfort, space and the ultimate of luxuries!
You will be able to unwind in elegantly-appointed and spacious staterooms. Go
and lounge under a setting sun on your private Verandah, or go and enjoy your
favourite drink in the lavish new “Silk Den” or in one of the many
art-filled Lounges and Bars.
This is dinning at its very best!
Knowing
the Holland America style so well, the experience will be centred on you, with
gracious, award-winning service, a cuisine that has something for every taste,
and a setting for every mood. As the Holland America promotional material says,
and it is so true – “Because exceptional dining experiences
aren’t just made, they’re made to order.”
In
addition, whilst on board you can discover a new world of culinary delights at
the exclusive “Culinary Arts Centre”, presented by “Food & Wine Magazine.” Thus
why not immerse yourself in unique traditions and tastes from the various ports
of call.
The “Culinary Arts Centre”
At the
same time savour the fine wines from around the world, and experience gourmet presentations
and hands-on classes in Nieuw Amsterdam’s state-of-the-art demonstration
kitchen. With this groundbreaking industry-leading program, you’ll learn
tricks of the trade from
Delicious sweets are to be found on board!
Of
course there are so many other ways to relax and recharge your self, be it with
a luxurious spa treatment at the “Greenhouse Spa & Salon” or go
to a yoga and Pilate’s session or class in the Fitness Centre.
The “Greenhouse Spa” has this
spacious Hydrotherapy pool
Alternatively
you can learn to share your digital vacation memories through email, blogging
and social networking in the ships interactive Digital Workshop powered by
Windows®. Enjoy a good book, a puzzle, or music at the ever poplar traditional
Not to
forget the evenings, for when the sun sets, there is award-winning
entertainment, as well as casino gaming for those who enjoy to play, or go to
the movies, not to forget the nightclub for those who enjoy a late night out.
Be assured, the Nieuw Amsterdam is as much a destination as the places you will
visit. However the ship will visit many fascinating ports where you will be
able to embrace new cultures for
Accommodation: There are ten Staterooms that have floor-to-ceiling and wall-to-wall windows, whilst 86% of the cabins are outside and 67% have private balconies.
Nieuw Amsterdam has the perfect accommodation to
suit you, from a deluxe Suite to an economical Stateroom
MS
Nieuw Amsterdam ~ Photo Album
The beautiful Ocean Bar
The luxurious “Silk Den
Exploration’s Café
The Piano Bar
The Showroom at Sea
Club
The beautiful forward Lido Pool has a sliding glass roof, thus it is
suitable in all weather conditions
Dinning
on board
Fine dining is available in a variety of venues!
The Two level Manhattan Dining Room
One of the
The Tamarind Pan-Asian Restaurant
The Tamarind Menu
Canaletto Italian Restaurant
The elegant Pinnacle Grill
The modern, yet warm Pinnacle Bar is located starboard on the middle
level of the Atrium - Lower Promenade Deck
A Breakfast Menu at the Lido Restaurant/Buffet
Accommodations
Holland America Line ships are known for graceful mid-sized
ships with a generous amount of personal space. They offer four major types of
staterooms: Interior, Ocean-view, Verandah and
Suites in various grades.
·
Penthouse
Suite
·
Deluxe
Verandah Suite
·
Superior
Verandah Suite
·
Deluxe
Verandah Oceanview Stateroom
·
Interior
Stateroom
·
Spa
Suites and Staterooms
Deluxe Verandah Suite
Superior Verandah Suite
Deluxe veranda Stateroom
The superb innovation the “Spa Verandah
Stateroom”
Outside Large Twin/double Stateroom
Inside Twin/double Stateroom
How does the author rate this ship?
I would like to sum up my thoughts on the MS Nieuw Amsterdam IV. This incredible new ship has set the kind of standard in cruise ships that is so high that all ships in the future should attempt to match her! However, I am aware that this will be a big ask, for Holland America Line has a knack and a speciality and flair that is renowned worldwide and thus it the Cruise Company that has won more awards than any other cruise company, and has done so many years in a row!
Below are just a few of the Awards and
Accolades handed to Holland America Line – and they deserve it!:
“The Highest Rated Cruise Line” – Conde Nast Travellers Readers; Choice
Travellers Awards; Travel & Leisure Word’s Best Awards.
“Best Overall Cruise Value” – 17 consecutive years – World Ocean
& Cruise Liner Society.
“International Five Star Diamond Award” –
The
In 2010
“Best Cruise Operator” (Internationally based) - AFTA award 2010 AFTA (Australian Federation of
Travel Agents)
National Travel Industry Awards.
“Gold 2010 Rear Admiral William M. Benkert Environmental
Protection Award” - from the
“World’s Leading Green Cruise Line
Award” and the “
MS Nieuw Amsterdam will continue all the much-admired Holland America Line features, including the outside view, glass elevators located amidships, the Explorations Café, a Cyber-Coffee House powered by The New York Times, the Pinnacle Grill and Pinnacle Bar, the innovative Culinary Arts Centre presented by Food & Wine Magazine, where culinary experts provide cooking demonstrations and intimate classes in a state-of-the-art onboard show kitchens, an expanded Greenhouse Spa and Salon with thermal suites and hydro-pool, the largest gymnasium ever built for Holland America Line, and a youth facility that includes the teens-only Loft. In addition the ship features a family-style Canaletto's Italian restaurant. And the list just goes on!
MS
Nieuw Amsterdam has 11 passenger decks and staterooms
that will spotlight all the “Signature of Excellence” premium
amenities. Also featured are innovative “Spa Staterooms” that offer
additional spa amenities.
The elegant MS Nieuw Amsterdam
This incredible ship that has set a new high standard that all other ships in the future should attempt to match!
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