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Welcome to part 2 of our 4-part, deck-by-deck,
comprehensive tour of the MS Nieuw Amsterdam, a Holland America Line signature class ship!
In this video, we’ll cover Deck 3.
At the front of the ship on Deck 3, you can easily access the balcony and mezzanine
areas of the Mainstage.
Be aware that several seats on this level have an obstructed view of parts of the stage.
There are three multi-purpose rooms located on Deck 3 midship, just aft of the Main Stage
on the port side (or left side) of the ship: the Hudson Room, the Half Moon Room, and the
Stuyvesant Room.
On our cruise, they served as the location for evening mass on embarkation day, as well
as the meeting place for games of bridge, social gatherings, and flower arranging classes.
Across the hall from the three multi-purpose rooms -- on the starboard side (or right side)
of the ship -- is the Tasman Room, which is also called the Screening Room.
On our cruise, movies were shown in the Main Stage theater and the Tasman Room was used
for other gatherings.
The shopping area is located just forward of the midship atrium, on Deck 3.
Several shops sell everything from Holland America apparel to jewelry, watches, liquor,
and cigarettes, tax-free and duty-free.
They also offer a small selection of items you may have forgotten to pack, like sunscreen
and over-the-counter medication.
The Ocean Bar is located in the Atrium area on Deck 3.
On our cruise, it featured a solo pianist around dinner time and Music Trivia later
at night.
The Photo Gallery is located toward the back of midship and sells both candid and posed
photos taken of guests.
At the time this video was published the Holland America Niuew Amsterdam did not offer digital
photo services that are becoming popular on other cruise lines.
There is a studio available in this area for professional portraits.
The second floor of the Main Dining room is located at the back of the ship on Deck 3
and can be accessed from the aft stairs or elevators.
An outside, covered walking deck encompasses the venues on Deck 3.
Three laps equals one mile and jogging is not permitted.
In addition to deck chairs and benches, the deck includes a Pet Relief Area for service
animals.
Decks 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 are stateroom decks.