1. Home
  2. Reviews
  3. Nieuw Amsterdam reviews
  4. Caribbean - Eastern cruise review

Great winter break

Nieuw Amsterdam Cruise Review to Caribbean - Eastern

Cruises: 7+ cruises
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 20

Overall rating:

3.8 out of 5
Verified Review
Nieuw Amsterdam

7 Night Eastern Caribbean (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip)

Sail date: January 06, 2019

Ship: Nieuw Amsterdam

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 8116

Traveled as: Singles/Friends

Reviewed: 5 years ago

Review summary

This was a pleasant if unexciting winter break. Holland America provides good food, great support for mobility impaired guests. The naturalist's presentations were a welcome break from a misguided emphasis on shopping. Ports have limited interest beyond water sports and great rum drinks. Accessible cabins were very well designed and comfortable. Evening shows were limited.

Embarkation

5 out of 5
Excellent--our special needs group was escorted to the ship.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5

Entertainment

3 out of 5

Service and Staff

4 out of 5

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
Accessible cabin was convenient and comfortable.

Ship tip

Expect a low-key vacation

Thumbs up

Ports of call

Ft. Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida

3 out of 5
Stayed at a hotel two nights in advance. Good art museum.
Thumbs Up

Grand Turk Island

3 out of 5
Very pleasant beach
Thumbs Up

San Juan, Puerto Rico

3 out of 5
A lot of history
Thumbs Up

Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas

3 out of 5
Not too exciting
Thumbs Up

Half Moon Cay, Bahamas (Private Island)

2 out of 5
Very limited accessibility, no scooters or power chairs allowed.
Thumbs Up

Disembarkation

4 out of 5
Fairly smooth
Was this review helpful? 20
Flag

3 Comments

Cruisers4Lyfe     3 months ago

Thanks for sharing
Thumbs Up
Flag

Gwbigdog    2 years ago

Thanks for sharing your cruise.
Thumbs Up
Flag

Shh813    5 years ago

Loved the ship. Not a lot to do during the day but that’s what the ports are for. Great service, crew always smiling and happy to assist. Food absolutely delicious, and the best hamburgers ever.
Thumbs Up
Flag
Log In To Submit Comments

Other reviews of this sailing

Perfect Getaway