The second of our Signature Class ships, Nieuw Amsterdam , celebrates historic New York City with an inspired design and art collection. Nieuw Amsterdam received high honors from the Travvy Awards for its ambitious design and exceptional experience on board.
Enjoy a wide variety of duty-free shopping in such signature shops as The Vault, Diamonds and Gemstones by Merabella, which offers the best diamonds at sea, brought to you by Effy. Stop by the professionally staffed Fitness Center equipped with the latest cardio and weight machines. Try one of our classes on indoor cycling, Pilates and more or work out at your own pace. You can also head out for fresh air and exercise on deck, where you'll find basketball and volleyball courts, and two refreshing pools available on select ships.
Some classes may have a nominal fee. Plan your daily activities, browse and purchase shore excursions, view restaurant menus, make dining reservations, check your account balance and more. Whether you prefer slot machines or want to try your hand at blackjack or poker, our dealers and staff are available to provide complimentary instruction β and we offer many engaging tournament options. The Casino is only open at sea. Play the fastest-growing sport in the U. All our cruise ships feature pickleball courts with amazing top-deck views.
The equipment and courts are available for a match anytime, so long as the weather allows. Frequent pickler? Join a pickleball tournament at sea and put your dink shot to the test. Hesitant amateur? Commemorative starter kits will soon be available in our retail shops β purchase as gifts for avid players or as souvenirs, so that you can always look back on your pickleball cruise memories.
Holland America Line's youth activities program, Kids Club, offers an array of entertaining events for kids and teens ages , supervised by a full-time, professionally trained staff. They'll have an opportunity to join other kids their age for arts and crafts, sports, video game competitions, scavenger hunts, challenging team games and themed parties.
