Holland America ms Nieuw Amsterdam

About this ship

The ms Nieuw Amsterdam, a Signature-class cruise ship, accommodates approximately 2,106 passengers and is renowned for its exceptional dining options and elegant design. A distinctive feature is the Culinary Arts Center, offering immersive cooking demonstrations and classes that enhance the onboard experience for food enthusiasts.

Glacier Discovery Southbound • 7 nights • Departs Aug. 16, 2026

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Day 1

Sunday Aug. 16, 2026

Whittier, Alaska

Port Guide

Weather forecast available on Aug. 1, 2026 for Cruise Outlook Premium users and on Aug. 9, 2026 for free users.

Other ships at location: none

2,106 total passengers

Day 2

Monday Aug. 17, 2026

Hubbard Glacier, Alaska

Port Guide

Weather forecast available on Aug. 2, 2026 for Cruise Outlook Premium users and on Aug. 10, 2026 for free users.

Other ships at location: Oceania Riviera, Princess Coral Princess

5,326 total passengers

Day 3

Tuesday Aug. 18, 2026

Glacier Bay, Alaska

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Weather forecast available on Aug. 3, 2026 for Cruise Outlook Premium users and on Aug. 11, 2026 for free users.

Other ships at location: Holland America ms Eurodam

4,210 total passengers

Day 4

Wednesday Aug. 19, 2026

Skagway, Alaska

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Weather forecast available on Aug. 4, 2026 for Cruise Outlook Premium users and on Aug. 12, 2026 for free users.

Other ships at location: Norwegian Encore, Celebrity Solstice, Princess Discovery Princess

12,614 total passengers

Day 5

Thursday Aug. 20, 2026

Juneau, Alaska

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Weather forecast available on Aug. 5, 2026 for Cruise Outlook Premium users and on Aug. 13, 2026 for free users.

Other ships at location: Carnival Luminosa, Norwegian Jade, Celebrity Solstice

9,618 total passengers

Day 6

Friday Aug. 21, 2026

Ketchikan, Alaska

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Weather forecast available on Aug. 6, 2026 for Cruise Outlook Premium users and on Aug. 14, 2026 for free users.

Other ships at location: Royal Caribbean Serenade Of The Seas, Holland America ms Noordam, Celebrity Solstice

9,020 total passengers

Day 7

Sea Day

Saturday Aug. 22, 2026

At Sea: Ketchikan, Alaska → Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Weather forecast available on Aug. 7, 2026 for Cruise Outlook Premium users and on Aug. 15, 2026 for free users.

Day 8

Sunday Aug. 23, 2026

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

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Weather forecast available on Aug. 8, 2026 for Cruise Outlook Premium users and on Aug. 16, 2026 for free users.

Other ships at location: Royal Caribbean Serenade Of The Seas, Celebrity Solstice

7,102 total passengers

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