With
A
Signature of Excellence!
ms Nieuw Amsterdam
ms Nieuw Amsterdam IV
is the 15th ship in
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Introduction to the
“Signature’ Class”!
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 July 5, 2008 by
ms Eurodam is the Nieuw Amsterdam’s identical sister, but their
interiors are 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 May 16, 2010, and she commenced her maiden
voyage on July 4 for a 12-day Mediterranean cruise. Her official naming took
place on July 4, and the ship was greatly honoured for Her Royal Highness
Princess Maxima, wife of
After the Nieuw Amsterdam has operated a
number of 12-day Mediterranean cruises she will cross the Atlantic and head for
“Nieuw Amsterdam” is a Proud Holland America
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
Accommodations:
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
More down the
page
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
Master Chef Rudi Sodamin is the author of numerous internationally
published cookbooks, including “Seduction & Spice” (2000) and
Holland America Line’s
“A Taste of Excellence” (2007), “A
Taste of Elegance” (2009) and “A Taste of Celebration”
(2010). All books are published by Rizzoli
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Holland America Line has its very own “Culinary Council,” which comprises, not of just one Head Chef, as you would find on every other cruise line, but Holland America Line has its own hard working team of six Master Chefs on its “Culinary Council,” who not only create superb recipes that are featured in all the dining ventures onboard all of HAL’s 15 ships, but also ensure the exacting standards that HAL have set for a hundred years and that has made this company’s cuisine so famous for its excellence and thus it has won countless awards over the years!
Master Chef Rudi Sodamin was once again named
Best Cruise Line Chef by Porthole Cruise Magazine. One of the world’s
leading cruise travel publications, Porthole. “Chef Sodamin’s
talent is legendary,” said Editor-in-Chief Bill Panoff. “Year
after year Chef Sodamin continues to be the most innovative and inspiring chef
in the cruise industry. Always looking to elevate the culinary experience for
cruise guests, Rudi’s leadership and mentorship of chefs has expanded the
many possibilities for gourmet cuisine at sea.” Chef Rudi has won
this award and others years and years in a row, and obviously, there is a very
good reason for this,
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 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
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!
For a Holland America Line cruise brochure or for more information on their superb cruises from Australia or throughout the world, consult “The Cruise Specialists”, a Travel professional or call Holland America Line at 1300 987 322 or visit www.hollandamerica.com.au.
-Also visit my other
ms Prinsendam & ms
Statendam
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