is great! Holland America, not so much.

Nieuw Amsterdam Cruise Review to Caribbean - Bahamas

babsandrex

Contributor Level: Deck Hand

Cruises: 7+ cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 35

Overall rating:

3.3 out of 5

Verified Review

3 Night Bahamas (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip)

Sail date: December 20, 2017

Ship: Nieuw Amsterdam

Cabin number: GUAR

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 6 years ago

Review summary

Very disappointed. I've been on more than 15 cruises including three long holiday cruises on HAL This was the most boring ever. The Lido had the only good food and that's not typical of HAL. The ship was lovely and the cabin and ship staff were excellent, but not the wait staff.

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

2 out of 5

Lido food was fine, but the main dining room meats were not. The duck was tasteless and dry and the veal didn't even taste like veal. It was dry as well. The side dishes and desserts were all excellent.

Onboard Activities

2 out of 5

I watched a movie in my cabin, which I have never done on any cruise before. The only art auction was while everyone was on the private island at the BBQ. Lots of time with nothing to do.

Entertainment

2 out of 5

The first night preview show lasted 15 minutes. The second nights full show was a whole half hour.This is not what we expect on any cruise.The comedian was good the third night and the piano players near the casino were great.

Service and Staff

2 out of 5

Cabin steward was super, but the dining room service was always terribly slow.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Prettiest ship I've ever been on! Newly refurbished.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5