Where is Nieuw Amsterdam today?
In Aruba
In port 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM local time, on day 14 of a 21-night Panama Canal cruise from Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades) (Oct 30 to Nov 20).
Next: Cartagena, Colombia, Sat Nov 14 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM · then Panama Canal and Colon, Sun Nov 15.
Scheduled position from Holland America Line's published itinerary, not live tracking. Ports can change for weather. Updated daily.
Next departure, Fri Nov 20: 9 nights from $699 · 21 nights from $1,604
Upcoming Nieuw Amsterdam cruises from $429 per person. See upcoming sailings ↓
Current cruise, day by day
21-night Panama Canal cruise, Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades) round trip
Oct 30 to Nov 20, 2026 · 9 ports of call. The last 12 nights are also sold on their own as a 12-night cruise from Nov 8.
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Where Nieuw Amsterdam sails, month by month
Nieuw Amsterdam sails from Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades) from December 2026 to April 2027, Vancouver from May to October 2027 and Anchorage (Whittier) from May to September 2027 on 7-, 9- and 12-night cruises, also combined as 14 and 21 nights. From December 2026 to November 2027 its most frequent stops are Ketchikan (22 calls), Juneau (21) and Skagway (20). It also has longer sailings of 26, 36 and 41 nights in October 2027.
- Dec 2026Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades) · 6 sailings7 to 21 nightsSee sailings →
- Jan 2027Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades) · 5 sailings9, 12, 21 nightsSee sailings →
- Feb 2027Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades) · 6 sailings9, 12, 21 nightsSee sailings →
- Mar 2027Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades) · 4 sailings9, 12, 21 nightsSee sailings →
- Apr 2027Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades) · 4 sailings4 to 21 nightsSee sailings →
- May 2027Vancouver · 7 sailings6 to 14 nightsSee sailings →
- Jun 2027Vancouver · 6 sailings7, 14 nightsSee sailings →
- Jul 2027Vancouver · 6 sailings7, 14 nightsSee sailings →
- Aug 2027Vancouver · 7 sailings7, 14 nightsSee sailings →
- Sep 2027Vancouver · 5 sailings7, 11, 14 nightsSee sailings →
- Oct 2027Vancouver · 5 sailings5 to 41 nightsSee sailings →
- Nov 2027Buenos Aires · 2 sailings15 nightsSee sailings →
Counts cover December 2026 to November 2027 from our listings (a port call is one port on one day). Holland America Line may add sailings later. Each month opens that month's Nieuw Amsterdam sailings with prices.
Nieuw Amsterdam at a glance
Nieuw Amsterdam is a Holland America Line cruise ship in the Signature class. It entered service in 2010 (16 years ago) and was last refurbished in 2023. It carries 2,106 passengers and 929 crew, about 2.3 passengers per crew member. At 86,273 gross tons and 285 m (935 ft) long, it is a large ship with 12 decks and 1,053 cabins. It was built by Fincantieri (Marghera, Italy) and sails under the flag of the Netherlands.
Nieuw Amsterdam specs
- Class
- Signature
- Built
- 2010
- Refurbished
- 2023
- Gross Tonnage
- 86,273 GT
- Length
- 285 m
- Passengers
- 2,106
- Cabins
- 1,053
- Crew
- 929
- Decks
- 12
- Builder
- Fincantieri (Marghera, Italy)
- Flag
- Netherlands
- Age
- 16 years old
- Size
- Large
- Space Ratio
- 41.0 GT/pax
- Passenger-to-Crew
- 2.3:1
- Sister Ships
- 1 other in class
- Fleet Rank
- 4th largest of 11
- Typical Cruise
- 14 nights
- Primary Region
- Mediterranean
- Next Sailing
- Nov 20, 2026
- Family
- Kids Club on board
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Nieuw Amsterdam FAQ
Where is Nieuw Amsterdam right now?
According to Holland America Line's published itinerary, Nieuw Amsterdam is scheduled to be in Aruba today (Thursday, November 12, 2026), from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, on day 14 of a 21-night Panama Canal cruise from Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades). On Sat Nov 14 it calls at Cartagena, Colombia, and it returns to Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades) on November 20. This is the scheduled position, not live tracking.
Where does Nieuw Amsterdam sail from?
Based on our listings as of November 12, 2026, Nieuw Amsterdam sails from Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida from December 2026 to April 2027, Vancouver, BC from May to October 2027 and Anchorage (Whittier), Alaska from May to September 2027 on 7-, 9- and 12-night cruises, also combined as 14 and 21 nights.
What ports does Nieuw Amsterdam visit?
Based on our listings as of November 12, 2026, Nieuw Amsterdam calls most often at Ketchikan, Alaska (22 calls), Juneau, Alaska (21), Skagway, Alaska (20), Glacier Bay, Alaska (18) and Half Moon Cay, Bahamas (12), counting calls from December 2026 to November 2027. Its sailings in that period visit 64 ports in all.
How many passengers does Nieuw Amsterdam carry?
Nieuw Amsterdam carries 2,106 passengers in 1,053 cabins. It has 929 crew, about 2.3 passengers per crew member.
When was Nieuw Amsterdam built and how old is it?
Nieuw Amsterdam entered service in 2010, so it is 16 years old. It was last refurbished in 2023.
How big is Nieuw Amsterdam?
Nieuw Amsterdam is 86,273 gross tons and 285 m (935 ft) long, with 12 decks. That makes it a large ship.
How many crew work on Nieuw Amsterdam?
Nieuw Amsterdam has 929 crew.
What class of ship is Nieuw Amsterdam?
Nieuw Amsterdam belongs to the Signature class, which has 1 other ship we track.
Which cruise line operates Nieuw Amsterdam?
Nieuw Amsterdam is operated by Holland America Line.
Where was Nieuw Amsterdam built?
Nieuw Amsterdam was built by Fincantieri (Marghera, Italy).
How much does a cruise on Nieuw Amsterdam cost?
The cheapest upcoming Nieuw Amsterdam cruise we track starts from $429. Fares change daily, so set a price alert on a sailing to be emailed when it drops.
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