Aboard the Nieuw Amsterdam, a day at sea can be full of surprises. One day, in particular, stood out, as the ship encountered some of the most intense winds we faced during our 7-Day Western Caribbean Cruise in December 2010. While we didn't have large waves to contend with, we…

Welcome to our virtual photo tour of the Nieuw Amsterdam, a luxurious cruise ship operated by Holland America Line. Join us as we take you on a journey through this magnificent vessel, showcasing its interiors, comfortable accommodations, and outdoor areas. The Nieuw Amsterdam is a mid-sized ship that boasts a…

“I'll take a bad day at sea over a good day on land anytime.” I overheard someone say that last night and it rings so true. There is something calming about the sea, whether stormy and rough, or flat calm like it is this morning as I write this. Maybe…

It's hard to believe that the end is almost near. No I'm not talking about what will happen if Sara Palin actually gets elected president, I'm talking about the end bliss as I currently know it. There are some times in life when you wish time would just stop, this…

After four and a half days at sea onboard Holland America Line's ms Nieuw Amsterdam, we finally made it to Grand Cayman where the weather is spectacular! Due to strong winds and rough seas, we were unable to hit any of our port-of-calls up until today. Some people throughly enjoyed…

When I last wrote, I was heading off to the Lido for the breakfast buffet which many said was “wonderful.” I guess it is “wonderful” if you like standing in line waiting for eggs and watching people who haven't sanitized their hands start taking rolls out with their hands instead…

Monday's unexpected sea day proved to be a day of relaxation here onboard the Holland America Line ship, the ms Nieuw Amsterdam. After having breakfast en suite, we headed up to the cabana on deck 11 and spent the day enjoying champagne and chocolate-covered strawberries while our butler attended to…

This is the first in a series of blogs from my home for the next seven days, the ms Nieuw Amsterdam, the newest member of the Holland America Line fleet which was launched on July 4, 2010. The itinerary consists of stops at Half Moon Cay, Grand Turk, Grand Cayman…