December 2021 - 14 Night Tropical Eastern Caribbean (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip) Cruise on Nieuw Amsterdam
Great Caribbean Cruise!
This ship, crew, food and service was incredibly top-notch! I would highly recommend it!!
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Helpful VotesPast cruises
November 2021 - 7 Night Mexican Riviera (San Diego Roundtrip) Cruise on Koningsdam
November 2021 - 7 Night Mexican Riviera (Los Angeles Roundtrip) Cruise on Carnival Panorama
Glad to be Cruising Again
I was thrilled to be able to cruise again but was a bit disappointed in the variety of food offered and also the time we spent in Cabo San Lucas.
December 2019 - 7 Night Eastern Caribbean (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip) Cruise on Veendam
Great Relaxing Cruise
This was a really nice relaxing cruise with better than average food and service!đ
October 2019 - 24 Night Transpacific (Los Angeles To Singapore) Cruise on Carnival Splendor
Great Transpacific Cruise
I really enjoyed this cruise and hope there are more transpacific cruises made available from the US going forward!
November 2018 - 8 Night Eastern Caribbean (Mobile Roundtrip) Cruise on Carnival Fantasy
September 2018 - 10 Night Panama Canal Carnival Journeys (Mobile Roundtrip) Cruise on Carnival Fantasy
Relaxing
We both really enjoyed this cruise and had a really relaxing vacation!
May 2018 - 14 Night Transatlantic Westbound (Barcelona To New York) Cruise on Carnival Horizon
Best Cruise Experience Ever
This was my 25th cruise in 7-1/2 years and this ship was absolutely my favorite. Great free food options to include Guyâs Burgers & Fries - outstanding! I never order hamburgers but had to try them to see what all of the hype was and ended up eating them at least 7 times!â¤ď¸; Guyâs Pig & Anchor for lunch; SeaDay Bruch; Pasta Bar for lunch; 24 hour pizza, ice cream and room service; afternoon tea on sea days in addition to the main dining rooms and buffet on the Lido deck! Entertainment from 3D virtual reality rides; IMAX Theater; Movies under the Stars; Dr Suess water park; sky ride; Shows nightly in the theatre and comedy club as well as all sorts of music about the ship; trivia, etc!
April 2018 - 14 Night Transatlantic Eastbound (Miami To Barcelona) Cruise on Norwegian Star
Love Transatlantic Cruises
We loved our transatlantic cruise! We had some challenges with handicap/lift/ramp transportation from the pier to the hotel but finally were successful!
January 2018 - 10 Night Mexican Riviera (San Francisco Roundtrip) Cruise on Grand Princess
Awesome Mexican Riviera Cruise
This was my 22nd cruise in 7 years and one of my favorites! Loved San Franciso and the Mexican Riviera. Princess provided an above average experience with top notch crew! I would highly recommend this cruise!
October 2017 - 7 Night Eastern Caribbean (Miami Roundtrip) Cruise on MSC Divina
Somewhat Disappointing Caribbean Cruise
We were disappointed with the food and entertainment compared to what we've had with other cruise lines. We also brought our family on their first cruise and would have liked them to have had a better food and entertainment first experience.
April 2017 - 16 Night Transatlantic Eastbound (Miami To Copenhagen) Cruise on Norwegian Getaway
Somewhat Disappointing Cruise
This was our 9th cruise with Norwegian and our 1st time we have experienced any issues!  We were disappointed that we had to miss our first port, Ponta Delgada due to high seas but understood.  This however was only the beginning of disappointments we faced.  At next port, Brest France there were issues with the tides interrupting the disembarkation process as the steps had to be moved to a higher floor and there was only one stairway open at a time causing a 2 hours wait in line to get off the ship and then another  1-1/2 hour wait to get back on.  We were then notified that due to some technical issues the ship could not sail at full speed thus causing a delay in our arrival to our next port Southampton.  The ship would be repaired while we were in port; we would stay in port later than scheduled and as a result we would have to skip our next scheduled port Zeebruggee, Brusses, very disappointing.  Additionally, since the UK Immigration Officers were not able to board in Ponta Delgada as scheduled, we would all need to go through the customs process prior to getting off of the boat in Southampton.  This process took another 2 hour wait in line.  Since we bypassed Brussels we arrived in Rotterdam early evening the night prior to our scheduled arrival there. I truly felt bad for the crew as they took the brunt of the frustration from the passengers.  The crew was excellent on this cruise.  As for the ship itself, it was the first time that we'd been on a ship this size and found areas to be overly crowded at times even though we were not at full capacity.  The Atrium area is not large enough for the events held there as they were very crowded and very noisy which made it difficult to communicate with Guest Services, Shore Excursions, NextCruse, etc, which surround this area. O'Sheehans Restaurant surrounds the Atrium on the upper level and due to the noise level it was not an enjoyable area to eat.  The main theatre is not large enough to accommodate the amount of passengers on board thus we needed to find a seat at least 30 minutes prior to any show or presentation.  The other issue we noticed was that the hallways by the staterooms are quite narrow thus if someone is using a wheelchair or other assistive device they cannot get past the cleaning carts of the stateroom Stewards.  As I mentioned previously we were very pleased with the crew and found them to be very friendly and attentive.  We have already booked another cruise with Norwegian.
Carnival Splendor
Sail date: October 05, 2019
I really enjoyed this cruise and hope there are more transpacific cruises made available from the US going forward!
Norwegian Getaway
Sail date: April 30, 2017
This was our 9th cruise with Norwegian and our 1st time we have experienced any issues!  We were disappointed that we had to miss our first port, Ponta Delgada due to high seas but understood.  This however was only the beginning of disappointments we faced.  At next port, Brest France there were issues with the tides interrupting the disembarkation process as the steps had to be moved to a higher floor and there was only one stairway open at a time causing a 2 hours wait in line to get off the ship and then another  1-1/2 hour wait to get back on.  We were then notified that due to some technical issues the ship could not sail at full speed thus causing a delay in our arrival to our next port Southampton.  The ship would be repaired while we were in port; we would stay in port later than scheduled and as a result we would have to skip our next scheduled port Zeebruggee, Brusses, very disappointing.  Additionally, since the UK Immigration Officers were not able to board in Ponta Delgada as scheduled, we would all need to go through the customs process prior to getting off of the boat in Southampton.  This process took another 2 hour wait in line.  Since we bypassed Brussels we arrived in Rotterdam early evening the night prior to our scheduled arrival there. I truly felt bad for the crew as they took the brunt of the frustration from the passengers.  The crew was excellent on this cruise.  As for the ship itself, it was the first time that we'd been on a ship this size and found areas to be overly crowded at times even though we were not at full capacity.  The Atrium area is not large enough for the events held there as they were very crowded and very noisy which made it difficult to communicate with Guest Services, Shore Excursions, NextCruse, etc, which surround this area. O'Sheehans Restaurant surrounds the Atrium on the upper level and due to the noise level it was not an enjoyable area to eat.  The main theatre is not large enough to accommodate the amount of passengers on board thus we needed to find a seat at least 30 minutes prior to any show or presentation.  The other issue we noticed was that the hallways by the staterooms are quite narrow thus if someone is using a wheelchair or other assistive device they cannot get past the cleaning carts of the stateroom Stewards.  As I mentioned previously we were very pleased with the crew and found them to be very friendly and attentive.  We have already booked another cruise with Norwegian.
Nieuw Amsterdam
Sail date: December 04, 2021
This ship, crew, food and service was incredibly top-notch! I would highly recommend it!!
Koningsdam
Sail date: November 21, 2021
Really enjoyed this cruise. The ship, the crew and the ports were great!
Carnival Panorama
Sail date: November 13, 2021
I was thrilled to be able to cruise again but was a bit disappointed in the variety of food offered and also the time we spent in Cabo San Lucas.
Veendam
Sail date: December 04, 2019
This was a really nice relaxing cruise with better than average food and service!đ
Grand Princess
Sail date: January 12, 2018
Awesome Mexican Riviera Cruise
This was my 22nd cruise in 7 years and one of my favorites! Loved San Franciso and the Mexican Riviera. Princess provided an above average experience with top notch crew! I would highly recommend this cruise!
MSC Divina
Sail date: October 14, 2017
Somewhat Disappointing Caribbean Cruise
We were disappointed with the food and entertainment compared to what we've had with other cruise lines. We also brought our family on their first cruise and would have liked them to have had a better food and entertainment first experience.
Carnival Fantasy
Sail date: September 17, 2018
Carnival Horizon
Sail date: May 09, 2018
This was my 25th cruise in 7-1/2 years and this ship was absolutely my favorite. Great free food options to include Guyâs Burgers & Fries - outstanding! I never order hamburgers but had to try them to see what all of the hype was and ended up eating them at least 7 times!â¤ď¸; Guyâs Pig & Anchor for lunch; SeaDay Bruch; Pasta Bar for lunch; 24 hour pizza, ice cream and room service; afternoon tea on sea days in addition to the main dining rooms and buffet on the Lido deck! Entertainment from 3D virtual reality rides; IMAX Theater; Movies under the Stars; Dr Suess water park; sky ride; Shows nightly in the theatre and comedy club as well as all sorts of music about the ship; trivia, etc!
Norwegian Star
Sail date: April 22, 2018
We loved our transatlantic cruise! We had some challenges with handicap/lift/ramp transportation from the pier to the hotel but finally were successful!
Cruise tips
Half Moon Cay, Bahamas (Private Island)
Beautiful island with lots of activities and beautiful beaches! I had lunch at the Lobster Shack which is available for additional $ but worth every penny if you love lobster as I do!â¤ď¸
Amber Cove (Puerto Plata), Dominican Republic
This was only my second time visiting this port which I had previously enjoyed doing an area tour. However, this time I realized that they have an amazing Water Park/Water Experience just to the right as you enter the port that provides all sorts of water related fun and experiences! I recommend checking this opportunity when visiting Amber Cove!
I have been to this port many times and decided to just walk around the port area checking out vendors, shops, etc. We experienced on/off rain most of the time and I did well avoiding getting wet until I had no other choice but to get back to the ship in time for departure when the skies opened up once again and I got soaked!đđđ Making memories!đ
I have been to this port many times so decided to just relax onboard.
This port offers great beaches and many water related activities. Unfortunately the weather wasnât conducive to these types of activities as it was amazingly windy the day we were in this port!đŞ
Ft. Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida
We did a post cruise tour of Ft Lauderdale which included a bus tour, boat tour and brought us and our luggage to the airport. The tour were really great!
Nieuw Amsterdam
Canât think of anything except that when you sail on a 14-day cruise that is actually two back to back cruises, the menus are the same for the first 7 days as is the entertainment schedule and mostly the same itinerary. This was absolutely fine with us but not with others.
Unfortunately, I didnât spend much time in this port. Have been there previously and enjoyed a tour of the area.
Beautiful malacon with awesome water access, walkway, etc. Still has a lot of construction going on.
Very clean built up modern city. Would have liked to spend more time there.
This is an awesome port! Make sure to take a boat ride around all of the rock formations. There are multiple affordable charters available at the port.
Koningsdam
Enjoy every bit of it!
I absolutely love Cabo San Lucas! Itâs a beautiful place to stay/visit! Unfortunately our stay on this cruise was much to short!
Did a tour as I wanted to see their progression on their improvements along the Malacon since our last visit there about 4 years ago. Much has been completed but much is still under construction.
Long Beach (Los Angeles), California
Port flowed well. We did not do an excursion.
Carnival Panorama
Donât expect the same food or entertainment experience as you had prior to Covid. Itâs great to cruise again thus we need to give the cruise lines a chance to recover.
Veendam
Review ports prior to sailing so you know what the offer.
We werenât able to go to this port. We went to Amber Cove, Dominican Republic in its place.
Strange occurrence to lose a whole day!
Long Beach (Los Angeles), California
Should have gone a few days earlier so we could have enjoyed this beautiful port more.
Phu My (Ho Chi Minh City), Vietnam
We took a bus from the ship into town, again to a shopping area. This was approximately 30 minutes each way so gave us a view of the local area. Very poor and run down. Quite sad to see. The other excursions offered from the ship to further areas in Vietnam were too long for us as they were mostly 6-8 hours.
Took a free shuttle from the ship to a local hotel. Took a â StrollGuamâ, like Uber to a locals shopping/eating area which unfortunately almost all businesses were completely closed. I walked several miles along the beautiful coast but again almost nothing was opened. This was on a Sunday. These areas were in pretty rough shape and I did not feel particularly safe walking alone. I had difficulty with phone service but eventually got in touch with my friends who rescued me.
Took a $15 round trip shuttle offered by the ship to a local mall. As soon as we got off of the ship we could smell an awful stench coming from the water. The mall was really within walking distance from the ship so not worth the $15 except that it got us around some construction in the area. The mall offered many upscale shops so not of interest. We then walked along the water as thatâs what we were directed to to find a âlocalsâ market. We walked to/from the market through a very poor and run down neighborhood. The market was amazing as it contained all sorts of fresh fruits, vegetables and fish many of which we have never seen or heard of. There was also many varieties of rice, noodles and many unknown food items. Unfortunately there were no non food items for purchase.
We rented a vehicle with friends thus were able to drive around and enjoy the beauty of the island. Previously we did the Pearl Harbor tour and would definitely recommend that as a must see as well.
We rented a vehicle with friends and thus were able to drive around and enjoy the beauty of this island!
Absolutely love this place. Itâs extremely beautiful and clean. Weâve taken several tours on the Hop On Hop Off buses; walked quite a bit and had several local meals. Itâs extremely safe and everyone is friendly. Weâre staying in an apartment which is conveniently located to everything!
Carnival Splendor
Enjoy yourself. Itâs a comfortable size and is headed into dry dock so will have new offerings available.
Carnival Fantasy
Donât expect to have a refrigerator in your room. Apparently they do have a few that are given out on a first come basis!
Really nice port with lots of opportunities for enjoying the water and nature!
Just visited the straw market at the pier.
Panama Canal (Cruise Into Canal)
Amazing experience!
Mahogany Bay, Roatan, Bay Islands, Honduras
Really nice port with lots of opportunities for enjoying the water and nature!
Does not offer alternative less expensive parking. Some hotels in the area do offer free cruise parking with an overnight stay. The port parking is $20 per day.
Great clean port! Loved it via Hop On Hop off tour!
Great clean port! Loved it via Hop On Hop off tour!
Great clean port! Loved it via Hop On Hop off tour!
Great clean port! Loved it via Hop On Hop off tour!
So much to see and do. Very clean. Loved it!
Norwegian Star
Very acessible for wheelchair bound!
Great clean port! Loved it via Hop On Hop off tour!
Thank you!
Loved it! Seems fairly new area around the port - clean and safe. Took a local boat tour ($15) and it was awesome! Went all along the rocks; stopped at a small beach, around the "Arch" into the Sea of Cortez (Gulf of California); saw lots of colorful fish in the crystal clear blue water and also a number of sea lions!
Loved San Francisco! We went down to the Fisherman's Wharf and had some really fresh seafood. We took a boat tour which took us under the Golden Gate Bridge and around Alcatraz. Very friendly, clean city. Stayed at the Hotel Majestic which is a historical building with great architecture! Used Uber to get around - very easy
Loved Puerto Vallarta! Took a taxi to the Malicon (Boardwalk). One side of the Malicon is lined with shops and restaurants and the other along the Pacific. Great walking with beautiful scenery!
Nice port. Stayed around the port area and did quite a bit of shopping - great prices!
Loved it! Very beautiful with a great amount of new construction going on all along the Malicon (Boardwalk). We took a local tour in a Pulmonia - open air vehicle made by Volkswagen - would highly recomment!
Grand Princess
See my comments regarding the DaVinci dining room!
We went on a tour provided by a local tour guide.
Itinerary was changed due to hurricane damage.
Busy area. Been there several times previously so didn't do an excursion.
MSC Divina
Enjoy your vacation!
Incredibly friendly and helpful people!
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