We only have one sea day on this cruise, so make the most of it!


There are swimming pools, hot tubs, spas, beauty centers, sports, fitness centers, shopping, a casino, and loads of other things to do.


If you do want a thermal spa treatment or a beauty treatment (hair cut, etc.) on sea day, try to make your reservation the day we board the ship as the reservations fill up very quickly!

Check out the Deck Plans, or read up on the Activities and Entertainment and Venues (bars, disco, etc.) to plan your day.

Me? I plan to obey the signs.


Next stop: Nafplion, Greece!

All of HAL's ship are "Dam Ships" - Westerdam, Oosterdam, Nieuw Amsterdam. You'll get used to it.

If you are interested in seeing loads of photos of our ship since her completion, go to Dutch by Association. Also, be sure to check out the review by John Heald written during and after her maiden voyage. John is the Senior Cruise Director for Carnival Cruise Lines and he has a pretty good sense of humor.

The photo taken by Rick Duval can be seen here at the Holland America Line Nieuw Amsterdam Blog.