Had a relaxing week.

Item: Nieuw Amsterdam
Rating: 4.3
Author: shayneebug2018

Nieuw Amsterdam Cruise Review to Caribbean

shayneebug2018

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 4-6 cruises

Reviews: 2

Helpful Votes: 52

Overall rating:

4.3 out of 5

14 Night Eastern / Western Caribbean (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip)

Sail date: March 10, 2018

Ship: Nieuw Amsterdam

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 6 years ago

Review summary

Had a great time relaxing in the Caribbean. Loved the variety of food and the staff and service was excellent.

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Everything was very smooth and boarded the ship with little wait and no problems.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

Buffet food was great, we ate in the dining room only two nights during our trip and we ate at the Tamarind restaurant.

Onboard Activities

4 out of 5

Kids played at the pool a lot, we played bingo a few times and my youngest enjoyed ClubHal.

Entertainment

3 out of 5

They could up their entertainment on the "Mainstage".

Children's Programs

4 out of 5

My daughter enjoyed her time there.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Every employee their was fantastic!!! Always there with a smile, helpful and willing to go out of their way for you.

Ship Quality

4 out of 5

Smaller then I thought it would be, but like that there was less people on board.

Cabin / Stateroom

4 out of 5

Our steward was excellent, good size and always clean.

Ship tip

It was a very relaxing cruise and would do it again.

Thumbs up

Ports of call

Ft. Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida Did not visit port

Flew in to board the ship and flew out to fly home.

Thumbs Up 0

Grand Turk Island

3 out of 5

It was my least favorite. Our excursion was cancelled due to weather, no big deal. The ocean was a layer of smooth coral with moss on it. Different experience.

Thumbs Up 1

San Juan, Puerto Rico

5 out of 5

Loved our excursion, we went ATV riding and the kids did the zip line. Had a blast!!!

Thumbs Up 2

Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas

3 out of 5

If your here to shop for jewelry, great place. If not, take a tour of the island or go to the beach. Sunny Liston was our tour guide and he was great.

Thumbs Up 5

Half Moon Cay, Bahamas (Private Island)

5 out of 5

Best beach on the entire cruise. Beautiful sandy beach, plenty of chairs and good food.

Thumbs Up 9