Great Cruise, Perfect Weather, Great Ports
Nieuw Amsterdam Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western
7 Night Western Caribbean (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip)
Sail date: November 27, 2016
Ship: Nieuw Amsterdam
Cabin type: Balcony
Cabin number: 8063
Traveled as: Couple
Reviewed: 7 years ago
Review summary
We really loved the cruise. The weather could not have been better, but we've been on many cruises this time of the year and the weather always seems to be good. The addition of Holland America's new "BB King Blues Club" is awesome, we spent every night there. The food was great, but this was our 7th Holland America Cruise and the food is always great. Holland America's Half-Moon Cay is probably the nicest beach that we've ever been too; it's nice, gentle slope into the sea is easy to navigate if you are like me with a disability. I'm always impressed by the crew who offer to carry my plate in the Lido Restaurant; I've never had that happen on any other cruise, and I've been on Princess, Celebrity, Royal Caribbean, Carnival, Norwegian and Majesty Cruises (now out of business). We have pretty much decided to stick with Holland America in the future. The ships are well maintained, the crew seems to care, and there is none of that tomfoolery at the pool that you see on Carnival and Norwegian.
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Ship tip
Go to the BB King Blues Club. You will be happy you did.
Ports of call
Ft. Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida
Half Moon Cay, Bahamas (Private Island)