When Holland America launched Nieuw Amsterdam in 2010, it proposed a traditional cruising experience, which moves far away from rock climbing walls and slides in favor of timeless whimsy touches like afternoon tea and elegant formal evenings. Nieuw Amsterdam lives up to the standards of the line with its atmosphere and friendly and relaxed attention to service. The ship pays homage to its name with subtle New York-inspired elements in its art and design collection. Holland America Line has installed a series of works worth more than $ 3 million, ranging from traditional Dutch Old Masters to more contemporary artists. Some pieces reflect Dutch Golden Age, while others, such as the spectacular center of the atrium, express a contemporary curiosity. Adorn the ceiling of Nieuw Amsterdam with a striking abstract sculpture found in the buildings of the New York skyline, made of translucent blocks that hang down. The sculpture was made from the marriage of two Italian artists Gilbert Lebigre ...