Nieuw Amsterdam
Holland America Line · Nieuw Amsterdam · South America
Typically 41 nights · Common departure: Vancouver
Representative itinerary — dates and stops shown are illustrative, not one specific booked sailing.
41-night South America sailing from Vancouver to Buenos Aires aboard Nieuw Amsterdam, calling at San Francisco, San Diego, Cabo San Lucas and Huatulco, plus 16 more.
Why choose this cruise
Best for
Glacier Scenery · Wildlife · Scenery
Why it fits
- ✓ A scenic-cruising day at Pio XI Glacier
- ✓ 20 port calls across 41 nights
- ✓ Starts in Vancouver and ends in Buenos Aires
Experience tags
Typical route
Ports, order and duration can vary by sailing.
Vancouver
San Francisco
San Diego
Cabo San Lucas
Huatulco
Puerto Quetzal
Puntarenas
Manta
Salaverry
Callao
General San Martin
Arica
Coquimbo
San Antonio
Puerto Montt
Puerto Chacabuco
Pio XI Glacier
Scenic cruising
Punta Arenas
Ushuaia
Stanley/Falkland Is/Islas Malvinas
Montevideo
Buenos Aires
Food & Dining
Food Strength
GOOD
A solid dining choice.
Historically strong; recent reviews show some inconsistency.
Main Dining
Average
How we rate food ▾
Food Strength is an editorial comparison across cruise ships generally — not just within this cruise line.
This dining assessment reflects broader Holland America Line patterns where ship-specific evidence is limited. Individual venues and experiences vary by ship.
Ship Experience
Quieter, slower-paced, more traditional — leans older and repeat cruisers.
Entertainment
- Music Walk performance venues
- Culinary Arts Center demonstrations
Family facilities
- Kids' club (smaller than mega-ships)
Adults-only areas
- Retreat pool area
Spa & wellness
- Greenhouse Spa
Best suited for
- Couples
- Wildlife & scenery
- Quieter pace seekers
Ports & Experiences
The main experiences this itinerary is built around.
What's Included
This sailing doesn't have its own inclusions list yet — showing typical cruise inclusions. Confirm details at booking.
Included
- ✓ Accommodation
- ✓ Main dining room
- ✓ Buffet
- ✓ Standard entertainment
Usually extra
- + Alcoholic drinks
- + Specialty dining
- + Shore excursions
- + Wi-Fi
- + Gratuities
Reviews & Traveler Perspective
First-hand experience
No first-hand report for this sailing yet.
Traveler Ratings
No traveler ratings yet — be the first.
What’s included
Opens CruiseDirect at this cruise line’s sailings — not this exact sailing.
Paid affiliate link · Galythia may earn a commission if you book through this link. Details
