Let’s take a walk through Deck 2, the Lower Promenade Deck, on Holland America’s Nieuw Amsterdam. This is where a lot of the ship’s entertainment is, from the lounges and the casino to Billboard Onboard and the World Stage. I filmed this in November 2024.
Holland America Nieuw Amsterdam Deck 2 Tour
Holland America Nieuw Amsterdam Deck 2 tour: Explorers Lounge, Pinnacle Bar, Rolling Stone Lounge, the casino, Billboard Onboard and the World Stage.
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Key Takeaways
- The Explorers Lounge has plenty of seating and a grand piano, but I didn’t see it being used for anything on this cruise, so it may be saved for special events.
- There’s an art gallery with Park West pieces if you’re into buying art on a ship.
- The Pinnacle Bar is the wine bar for the Pinnacle Grill, the ship’s steakhouse, which is right across the atrium.
- The Rolling Stone Lounge is a popular spot at night for the live band, and it’s packed in the evenings. On certain days they also do cooking demos in there.
- Billboard Onboard is right next to the casino in one big open area, with two piano players who sing and entertain, plus a bar.
- The casino has table games, slots and its own casino bar. I have a separate, more detailed casino tour too.
- At the end of the deck is the World Stage, the ship’s main theater, and I even got a peek at some of the backstage areas.
Good to Know
When I filmed this, smoking wasn’t permitted in the casino, but Holland America had announced it was bringing smoking back. If you don’t like a smoky casino, check the current policy before your cruise.
Deck 2 is where you’ll spend a lot of your evenings, between the music venues, the casino and the theater, so it’s worth getting to know the layout early in your cruise.