Nieuw Amsterdam, joins the recently launched Eurodam to further define and expand the Holland America Line premium brand with new concepts such as the innovative pan-Asian Tamarind restaurant and Silk Den lounge surrounded by panoramic views overlooking the ocean expanse and the Lido pool. Other additions are an Explorer's Lounge Bar, a premium wine-tasting lounge, an elegant luxury jewelry boutique, new atrium bar area, enhanced and reconfigured show lounge, and a new photographic and imaging center.

The ship will continue several much-admired Holland America Line features, including outside-view, glass elevators at midship; the Explorations Cafe -- a cyber-coffee house powered by The New York Times; the Pinnacle Grill and Pinnacle Bar; the innovative Culinary Arts Center presented by Food & Wine Magazine, where culinary experts provide cooking demonstrations and intimate classes in a state-of-the-art onboard show kitchens; an expanded Greenhouse Spa and Salon with thermal suites and hydro-pool, the largest gymnasium ever built for Holland America Line; and a youth facility that includes the teens-only Loft. In addition the ship will feature the family-style Canaletto's Italian restaurant.

Dining

Rembrandt Dining Room
The Rembrandt Dining Room features impeccable service and an extensive wine list. Five-course menus include continental cuisine, vegetarian and low-carb options.

Canaletto
Named for the famous 18th-century Venetian artist, the award winning Canaletto Restaurant serves classic Italian fare with tableside service for dinners only.

Tamarind Restaurant
Tamarind Restaurant and Silk Den Lounge is a new Pan Asian Restaurant and lounge with panoramic views of the ocean and Lido Pool area.

Pinnacle Grill
This intimate reservations-only venue offers an elegant, sophisticated dining experience. Featuring premium Sterling Silver beef, inspired seafood dishes and many select wines rated "Excellent" by Wine Spectator - as well as distinctive Bvlgari® china, Riedel® stemware and Frette® linens.

Lido Restaurant
Lido Restaurant offers a relaxed ambiance for all three meals and features a variety of fresh, cooked-to-order specialties.

Entertainment

Casino
Zingy and thrilling, the Casino offers slots, blackjack, roulette and poker for your evening's entertainment. New to the lively pulse of casino action? Start with a workshop to familiarize yourself with the ins and outs, and the friendly staff will show you to the games when you're ready.

Crow's Nest
The lively Crow's Nest offers a world-class view of the course ahead. A piano serenade, a lively conversation, a cocktail before dinner, a nightcap afterwards -- with these sweeping ocean vistas, you'll never forget you're at sea.

Explorations Café
Explorations Café, powered by The New York Times, is a comfortable, coffee house environment where you can browse through an extensive library, surf the Internet and check email or simply read the morning paper.

Explorer's Lounge
Club chairs in rose and taupe brocade, mood lighting and picture windows -- these are essential ingredients for the understated elegance of the Explorer's Lounge. This meeting place for friends old and new offers intimate seating for small gatherings.

Northern Lights Nightclub
Dance til the wee hours at the Northern Lights Nightclub -- complete with zany DJ, psychedelic era-inspired colors and smooth metallic surfaces.

Ocean's Bar
Featuring ocean views, comfortable seating and excellent service, don't be surprised when your bar tender remembers your name and your drink of choice.

Piano Bar
The sleek and futuristic Piano Bar is a study of form and function, texture and taste. Soak it all in as a talented musican nimbly tickles the ivories.

Pinnacle Bar
As the first of its kind on any of our ships, learn about wine regions, cultures or how difficult it can be to grow certain temperamental grapes, while tasting some of the finest wines from around the world.

Sports Bar
Celebrate the highlights of your favorite sport at the casual and colorful Sports Bar. The Superbowl and selected other special sporting events are played right here, live via satellite.

The Loft
Unmatched anywhere in the cruise industry, The Loft provides teens ages 13-17 with the perfect getaway from family and siblings. Designed to resemble a New York artist's loft, teens will have plenty of space to relax and socialize.

Vista Lounge
Smart and sophisticated, the Vista Lounge whispers excitement long before the curtain rises. Watch a dazzling off-Broadway show and, in a blaze of light and color, you are instantly transported into another world.

Other Public Areas

Club HAL
Creativity and fun are everywhere for kids ages 3-12. Supervised by permanent, full-time directors and staff, children can meet friends and enjoy a variety of safe and entertaining choices.

Culinary Arts Center
Presented by Food & Wine magazine, the innovative Culinary Arts Center features a theatre-style venue where guests' can learn to make gourmet meals from some of today's most talented chefs.

Fitness Center
Work out on the high seas in a state-of-the-art fitness center complete with machines, free weights, cardio equipment and a personal training consultant. Afterwards, re-hydrate yourself at the juice bar. On offer are carrot, apple, pineapple or vegetable blends -- good-for-you nectar of the gods!

Hydro Pool
Relax and rejuvenate in one of our huge hydrotherapy pools, bubbling with warm, therapeutic seawater.

Lido Pool
Warm days with light, salty breezes are made for lounging poolside with an icy beverage in one hand and an epic novel in the other. Does this count as doing something or doing nothing? You'll soon know...

Thermal Suite
Paradigm shift: One minute the worries of the world are on your shoulders; the next minute you're basking amid the cool mosaic tile and warm, relaxing steam of the thermal suite; and the minute after that, total relaxation -- there's your paradigm shift!