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Item: Nieuw Amsterdam
Rating: 5
Author: chuckanddi

Nieuw Amsterdam Cruise Review

chuckanddi

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 4-6 cruises

Reviews: 2

Helpful Votes: 10

Overall rating:

5 out of 5

7 Night Alaskan Inside Passage (Vancouver Roundtrip)

Sail date: July 27, 2019

Ship: Nieuw Amsterdam

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 8069

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 5 years ago

Review summary

Overall it was a great adventure. The inside passage out of Vancouver is the way to go. Have done the 7 day out of Seattle but not much scenery 12 miles off shore in the gulf of Alaska. Great itinerary.

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Smooth experience. Got into check in cues early enough that it went well for us

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

Tamarind was not listed on available venues to rate so you need to add them to the list. The Tamarind is by far our favorite restaurant on HAL when it is available. Great food and service as always.

Pinnacle Grill

5 out of 5

Great food and service as usual.

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Great to see they have started to upgrade and update the the main stage shows. Music was great and a great variety of genres.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

The staff onboard were friendly and outgoing. Room stewards were fabulous. Great job Ropik.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Ship was clean and well maintained.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Ship tip

Spend the time and explore the ship when you first get on board. Lots of great places to sit and relax that are somewhat away from the crowds.

Thumbs up

Ports of call

Skagway, Alaska

5 out of 5

Luxury car on the White Pass and Yukon railroad was worth every penny. Not crowded, the food and drink were plentiful. The tour guide was well informed and catered to all our needs. Plenty of room to move around and opportunities to get great photos.

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Juneau, Alaska

5 out of 5

Ketchikan, Alaska

5 out of 5

Vancouver (Canada Place), British Columbia

5 out of 5