Your Route
| Date | Destination | To | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 27/09/26 | Vancouver, Canada | 16:00 | ||
| Mon 28/09/26 | (at sea) | |||
| Tue 29/09/26 | (at sea) | |||
| 1 | Wed 30/09/26 | San Francisco (CA), USA | 07:00 | 21:00 |
| Thu 01/10/26 | (at sea) | |||
| Fri 02/10/26 | San Diego (CA), USA | 07:00 |
Arrival & Departure Options
The Seascanner Rail&Fly ticket can only be used in conjunction with an international flight to/from a German airport or to/from Salzburg and Basel (for flights to/from Amsterdam, Zurich, Brussels and Vienna, this service is available on request for an additional charge). It applies to DB (Deutsche Bahn) routes from all German stations on all scheduled regular trains (including ICE, IC and EC). Unfortunately, a BahnCard discount cannot be granted. Children (up to and including 14 years of age) travel free of charge when accompanied by their parents/grandparents. The Rail&Fly can be used on the day before the outbound flight and on the day after the return flight.
You will receive a voucher code per person and route after the booking of the Seascanner Rail&Fly ticket. The voucher codes can be reedemed on kreuzfahrtberater.bahnanreise.de by selecting the desired connection from those displayed. You will then receive the digital ticket as a PDF download and/or by e-mail. Nevertheless, you are flexible in your use of the trains (provided you keep the selected route and travel day). The journey must be completed by 10 AM on the following day. Rebooking/cancellation is possible on request. For more information, please visit http://www.kreuzfahrtberater.de/deutsche-bahn.
Book now:: Arrival and departure by flight including transfers via Holland America Line. We can request a flight offer for you at the cruise line from 11 months before departure. For this purpose, please select the flight package within your reservation, we will be happy to get back to you independently. Would you like an additional pre- or post-cruise program or transfers to your selected cruise? Please contact us, we will inform you about possible hotels and prices.
We will be happy to check the availability and prices of an airport transfer with Holland America Line for you.
The Seascanner Rail&Fly ticket can only be used in conjunction with an international flight to/from a German airport or to/from Salzburg and Basel (for flights to/from Amsterdam, Zurich, Brussels and Vienna, this service is available on request for an additional charge). It applies to DB (Deutsche Bahn) routes from all German stations on all scheduled regular trains (including ICE, IC and EC). Unfortunately, a BahnCard discount cannot be granted. Children (up to and including 14 years of age) travel free of charge when accompanied by their parents/grandparents. The Rail&Fly can be used on the day before the outbound flight and on the day after the return flight.
You will receive a voucher code per person and route after the booking of the Seascanner Rail&Fly ticket. The voucher codes can be reedemed on kreuzfahrtberater.bahnanreise.de by selecting the desired connection from those displayed. You will then receive the digital ticket as a PDF download and/or by e-mail. Nevertheless, you are flexible in your use of the trains (provided you keep the selected route and travel day). The journey must be completed by 10 AM on the following day. Rebooking/cancellation is possible on request. For more information, please visit http://www.kreuzfahrtberater.de/deutsche-bahn.
Book now:: Arrival and departure by flight including transfers via Holland America Line. We can request a flight offer for you at the cruise line from 11 months before departure. For this purpose, please select the flight package within your reservation, we will be happy to get back to you independently. Would you like an additional pre- or post-cruise program or transfers to your selected cruise? Please contact us, we will inform you about possible hotels and prices.
We will be happy to check the availability and prices of an airport transfer with Holland America Line for you.
The ship Nieuw Amsterdam
With her innovative design and guest offerings, Nieuw Amsterdam (IV) continues the proud tradition of her name and the evolution of Holland America Line's mid-size ships.
About Holland America Line
The cruise line Holland America Line has been offering international cruises at a very good level for more than 150 years. On the German market, Holland America Line enjoys strong growing popularity, but is still more of an insider tip among the cruise lines.
The size of the ships ranges from smaller ships with about 1,432 passengers to larger ships with up to 2,668 passengers.
On all cruises, the cruise line guarantees a German-speaking contact person, nevertheless English skills are recommended.
Nieuw Amsterdam facts
- Inaugural cruise: July 2010
- Renovation: December 2021
- Home port: Rotterdam
- Passengers: 2,106
- Crew: approx. 929
- Length: 285 metres
- Width: 32 metres
- Tonnage: 86,700 GT
- Speed: 23.9 knots
- Decks: 11
- Languages on board: English
- Currency: US $
- Internet: Starlink from SpaceX, internet café and Wi-Fi (fee required)
Nieuw Amsterdam Sustainability
Holland America Line has set itself the goal of treating the environment responsibly. This is reflected, among other things, in the fact that the entire fleet of the shipping company is shore power capable. Disposable products on board are reduced or recycled as far as possible.
Holland America Line is also the first cruise line in the world to receive both MSC and ASC certification for sustainable seafood. This award emphasises its commitment to environmental protection and responsible sourcing. Guests can now enjoy high-quality seafood on board that is sourced under strict guidelines, contributing to a sustainable future for the oceans.
Nieuw Amsterdam staterooms
All staterooms are very spacious and comfortably equipped. Premium mattresses and cotton linens, as well as various pillows care for comfortable sleep. The beds can flexibly be separated or put together. All staterooms provide plenty of storage space for luggage as well as a flat-screen TV and a DVD player. Bathrobes for the duration of the trip are available in all staterooms. A fruit basket is provided on request and refilled free of charge.
You can choose between interior, oceanview and veranda staterooms as well as suites. The size
- of the interior staterooms varies between 13 and 18.6 sqm,
- the oceanview staterooms are approx. 17.2 sqm,
- the balcony cabins are approx. 23.6 sqm.
- The different suite categories are between 37 and 126 sqm.
Atmosphere on Board of Nieuw Amsterdam
The Nieuw Amsterdam offers as all ships of the cruise line much room for privacy. The guest experiences a sense of spaciousness throughout the ship, from generously proportioned lounges to the well equipped cabins.
The atmosphere on board MS Nieuw Amsterdam is quite relaxed and informal because there is no prescribed dress code. Sufficient is casual clothing, for men long pants and shirt, for women casual evening wear. Only for the more solemn evenings, we recommend some more festive clothing.
Food and Beverages aboard of Nieuw Amsterdam
The excellent cuisine is certainly one of the highlights of a cruise with Holland America Line. A top-class team of six world-class chefs is constantly developing new, inspiring and distinctive dining options for the cruise line's fleet.
Guests of the M/S Nieuw Amsterdam can expect a friendly and attentive service with a personal touch.
It is possible to dine in the main a la carte restaurant, in the buffet restaurant or in one of the elegant specialty restaurants.
Entertainment, Sports and Relaxation aboard of Nieuw Amsterdam
On board, especially on sea days, a wide range of entertainment is offered: computer courses, painting classes, auctions, wine tasting, poker tournaments, dance classes and many other offers are available (some for a fee). In the evening big shows are performed.
Nevertheless there is always a quiet spot, a cozy bar or an inviting deck chair that offers you the peace, leisure and relaxation that will make your holiday a special experience.
Guests can pamper themselves with a massage in the elegant Greenhouse Spa. For more active guests, the large fitness center offers many opportunities to get in motion. Test your limits - at one of the aerobics or Pilates courses, relax in the pool or in one of the hot tubs or jog around the deck for a few laps.
There are numerous ways to make your cruise even more varied or active.
Our summary
A cruise with the MS Nieuw Amsterdam offers you a lot of stylish comfort and luxury with an attentive service, very good food and an overall very comfortable ship. The Holland America ships are very good value for money and are especially popular with cruise repeaters who appreciate and enjoy the high standard.
Tipps & Infos
Please note: As a travel agency based in Germany, we are only allowed to book this cruise for you if you can provide an address in any EU country, in Switzerland or in Norway. If you do not have such an address, please contact your local travel agency.
Recommendation: Changes of the hygiene, test, vaccination or entry requirements may occur shortly prior departure. We recommend to check the current regulations for travelers and returnees in time prior departure.
