Cruising the Nieuw Amsterdam

Nieuw Amsterdam Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western

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Contributor Level: Cruise Director

Cruises: 7+ cruises

Reviews: 19

Helpful Votes: 499

Overall rating:

4.9 out of 5

7 Night Western Caribbean (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip)

Sail date: December 02, 2018

Ship: Nieuw Amsterdam

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 8043

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 5 years ago

Review summary

We enjoyed the thermal suite couples package in addition to the other fine service. Dont miss the presentation by EXC on the history of the Nieuw Amsterdam. This one is the 4th

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Very effecient. Shore staff was very pleasant and kept us informed.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

Food overall was excellent. Had dinner at the Pinnacle, MDR and Lido Market

Onboard Activities

4 out of 5

Entertainment

5 out of 5

BB King Band - Excellent, Lincoln Center Stage performers - Excellent Stage shows were also great including the comedian and the comedian/violinist

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Consistently excellent service by the Holland American dining, cabin and management staff

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Ports of call

Ft. Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida

5 out of 5

Half Moon Cay, Bahamas (Private Island)

5 out of 5

HMC was beautiful and clean as always.

Thumbs Up 9

Ocho Rios, Jamaica

5 out of 5

The White River tubing was excellent and a lot of fun. The guides were so much fun and allow those who attended to have a good and safe activity.

Thumbs Up 4

George Town, Grand Cayman

5 out of 5

Cozumel, Mexico

5 out of 5

Disembarkation

5 out of 5

Was off the ship by 7:30am

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