If you’re cruising on Holland America’s Nieuw Amsterdam (or you’re still deciding), I filmed the full, deck-by-deck walking tour I always wish existed before I book. In this video I take you through the ship’s public spaces from the lower decks up—showing you what’s where, what’s worth hunting down, and how the flow of the ship actually feels when you’re walking it in real time. I cover the key areas across Deck 1, Deck 2 (Lower Promenade), Deck 3 (Promenade), and then up through Decks 5 & 6 so you can picture your day-to-day onboard routine before you ever step on. I also spend a big chunk of time on the Lido Deck because that’s where most people live on sea days—pools, spa areas, and the buffet layout. Then I head up to the Observation/Crow’s Nest area, show what’s on Deck 10 for families, and finish with spots like Tamarind and the sports court. This tour includes the 2023 dry dock updates, so what you’re seeing here is meant to match what you can expect heading into 2025. By the end, you’ll know the Nieuw Amsterdam like a pro and feel way more prepared to pick the right areas to hang out, eat, and relax.