Nieuw Amsterdam
Holland America Line · 721 videos
Creator Consensus for Nieuw Amsterdam
What 67 independent creators think about Nieuw Amsterdam
Analyzed from 299 high quality videos of 721 in our library for this ship · Holland America Line
Weighted scores already discount comped and sponsored reviews.
Opinion trend for Nieuw Amsterdam
How Opinion Has Evolved
Monthly creator sentiment for Nieuw Amsterdam — based on videos published each month.
43 months of data · only months with 3+ creator reviews shown
Consensus Seals
Auto-awarded when creators consistently praise specific aspects of this ship.
What Creators Flagged
Operational issues mentioned by multiple independent creators — sorted by frequency.
- Balcony PrivacyLast reported 7+ years agoMinor2 creators
- Internet Challenges On Embarkation DayLast reported 1+ years agoMinor2 creators
- Internet Connectivity In CabinLast reported 3+ years agoMinor2 creators
- Parking DifficultyLast reported 3+ years agoMinor2 creators
Who’s this ship for?
How the ship rates with different travel parties.
How it plays across experience levels
Creators with different cruise histories can see the same ship very differently.
Topic-by-topic creator consensus
Every topic scored on the Trip Bacon Score — 0 to 5. More bacon, more love.
Dining
Cabins
Entertainment
Deck & Recreation
Ship & Crew
Value & Logistics
Scale: 0–5 strips in half-step increments. 0 = “meh”, 5 = “bacon bliss”. Aggregated from creator-review sentiment, weighted by channel expertise.
About our Bacon Score methodologyWhere Should You Sleep?
Creator sentiment per cabin category — based on significant reviews only.
The Matchup
Creators most often compare this ship against its nearest rival.
Creators compared these ships 0 times — Rotterdam came out ahead in 0 of them.
Outperforms most ships in Holland America Line's fleet
- Called it similar
The creators note that Nieuw Amsterdam feels similar to the Rotterdam in terms of layout and atmosphere.
- Favors Rotterdam
Nieuw Amsterdam is a smaller cloud ship compared to the newer Rotterdam.
- Favors Rotterdam
Nieuw Amsterdam has fewer late-night bar options compared to Rotterdam's casino smoking policy.
- Called it similar
Rotterdam is mentioned as a sister ship that is slightly smaller and a couple of years older.
Port Report Card
Ranked by creator sentiment — how each port scores with the review community.
When Should You Go?
Creator sentiment broken down by season and itinerary region.
Organically Recommended Products
Products creators independently mention when reviewing this ship — no paid promotions.
The Expert Panel
20 creators reviewed this ship — ranked by effective expertise.
View →🥈ExpertCruise Tips by The Jelly Beans - Videos19 reviews22.7K subscribersExpertise 83
View →🥈ExpertGlenn & Keith from Planet Cruise17 reviews21.8K subscribersExpertise 82
View →🥈ExpertJerry & Jill from Cruising Canucks12 reviews18.7K subscribersExpertise 82
View →🥈ExpertLisa & Robert from Tall Man's Cruise Adventures27 reviews18.3K subscribersExpertise 82
View →🥈ExpertJustin Hirsch Cruising11 reviews34.8K subscribersExpertise 81
View →🏅AuthorityDanny from Harr Travel7 reviews175.0K subscribersExpertise 79
What Creators Are Saying About Nieuw Amsterdam
Please note that before you get on the ship when you're looking at the deck plans, they don't have the numbers. They've only got the deck names.
Tall Man's Cruise Adventures
If you want a really upscale meal, the Pinnacle Grill here on Holland America is the place to go.
Tall Man's Cruise Adventures
She is the sort of ship that appeals to travelers who want elegance without stuffiness, comfort without crowds, and a sense of being on a real ocean liner.
CruiseTalesToday
The MS Neo Amsterdam carries a $3 million art collection that ranges from Dutch masters to Andy Warhol, Roy Lichenstein, and Richard Ests.
CruiseTalesToday
The Neo Amsterdam isn't just another cruise ship floating around the Caribbean.
CruiseTalesToday
Featured Video
More Videos
20:53CompareBest Alaska Cruise Ships 2023 - Top Itineraries and Cruise Lines
26:32CompareHere Are Our Picks for the Best Alaska Cruises in 2024!
35:03CompareThe Best Alaska Cruises 2025 - Our Expert Picks for Top Cruise Ships & Itineraries
0:11Loud Cruise Ship Horn 📣 #cruising
11:50TipsThings Cruisers MUST know before trying Holland America Line Cruises
5:07TourNightmare in Alaska: 250 Passengers Left by Cruise Ship
5:14TourHolland America Line's Nieuw Amsterdam (Ship tour and review)
8:36TipsNieuw Amsterdam: Top 10 Tips, Shortcuts, and Secrets (Holland America)
43:53HAL Nieuw Amsterdam | Full Ship Tour & Review 4K | All Public Spaces | Holland America Line
27:29Tips20 things you MUST do on your next HOLLAND AMERICA cruise!
17:30Compare15 reasons Holland America is worth a second look
Other Holland America Line Ships
Eurodam
Koningsdam
Nieuw Statendam
Noordam
Oosterdam
Rotterdam
Volendam
Westerdam
Zaandam
Zuiderdam
Compare Nieuw Amsterdam
See how Nieuw Amsterdam stacks up against its fleet mates and closest rivals: BaconScores, topic ratings, and creator verdicts side by side.