Holland America Line·Nieuw Amsterdam

Nieuw Amsterdam - 17-Day Circle Hawaii from San Diego

4.2(839 reviews)
via U.S. News · Jun 2026
|17 Nights|7 Ports|9 Sea Days

Nieuw Amsterdam makes its Hawaii debut with this 17-day roundtrip from San Diego, hitting all four main islands with an overnight in Honolulu and a final call in Ensenada on the way home.

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Price Range

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Budget

DepartureSan Diego, CA
Dress CodeSmart Casual
MealsIncluded
WiFiPaid

*Prices vary by cabin type, sailing date, and availability. Confirm rates with Holland America Line before booking.

Ship Details — Nieuw Amsterdam

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Year Built

2010

Tonnage

86,700 GT

Passengers

2,106

Crew

929

Decks

12

Class

Signature

Itinerary & Route Map

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Onboard Amenities

Lincoln Center Stage
B.B. King's Blues Club
Billboard Onboard
Casino
Greenhouse Spa
Multiple Pools
Specialty Dining
Fitness Center
World Stage
Explorations Central
Crow's Nest Lounge
Lido Pool
Greenhouse Spa & Salon
Pinnacle Grill Steakhouse
Tamarind Asian Restaurant
Pool Deck & Lido Bar
Culinary Arts Center
Explorer's Lounge
World Stage main theater
Rolling Stone Lounge
Lincoln Center Stage / Vivace classical ensemble
Pinnacle Grill (signature steakhouse)
Tamarind (pan-Asian specialty)
Canaletto (Italian specialty)
Morimoto by Sea (added 2024)
Main Dining Room
Lido Market buffet
Dive-In poolside grill
Crow's Nest panoramic observation lounge
Lido Pool with retractable glass (Magrodome) roof
Sea View pool and hydropool
Greenhouse Spa & Salon with thermal suite
Pickleball courts
Notable onboard art collection
Library and game room
24-hour room service
Opening bow for Alaska glacier viewing

Cruise Highlights

Overnight stay in Honolulu for Pearl Harbor and a Waikiki evening
Five Hawaiian ports across four islands - Maui, Big Island, Oahu and Kauai
Kona and Hilo calls covering both sides of the Big Island's volcanoes
Morimoto by Sea dining across nine lazy Pacific sea days

About the Ship

What Travelers Say About Nieuw Amsterdam

Reviews of the ship itself — the same for every Nieuw Amsterdam sailing. Based on 3,500 discussions.

Nieuw Amsterdam is a 2010 Signature-class, midsize Holland America ship carrying around 2,100 guests at double occupancy. It punches above its size on dining - widely regarded as one of the best-fed fleets in its segment - and on service, with a refined, traditional and unhurried vibe that skews toward an older, sophisticated crowd.

What People Love

  • Among the best dining in the Holland America fleet, with strong specialty venues including Pinnacle Grill, Tamarind, Canaletto and the Morimoto by Sea added in 2024
  • Midsize ship at around 2,100 guests, so venues rarely feel crowded and the atmosphere stays relaxed and uncrowded
  • Outstanding for Alaska - the bow opens to passengers for excellent glacier and wildlife viewing

Common Complaints

  • Cabins feel dated and small by modern standards, with worn decor and compact bathrooms cited as in need of refurbishment
  • Skews heavily older, with an average passenger in their early sixties and programming aimed at a 55-plus crowd
  • Mobility traffic - scooters and walkers in narrow hallways are noted by some guests
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