First Holland America

Item: Nieuw Amsterdam
Rating: 4.8
Author: DennyNSue

Nieuw Amsterdam Cruise Review

DennyNSue

Contributor Level: Second Mate

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Cruises: 7+ cruises

Reviews: 14

Helpful Votes: 216

Overall rating:

4.8 out of 5

7 Night Western Caribbean (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip)

Sail date: October 23, 2021

Ship: Nieuw Amsterdam

Cabin type: Inside

Cabin number: 8165

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 3 years ago

Review summary

Sorry Holland America but I like when you’re not at full capacity.

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Quick and easy. Although the ship was not at full capacity. The embankment was a great way to start.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

This was our 26th cruise it may have been the best meals

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5

Cooking demo was full with no samples and the ship was 60% full.

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Step One Dance Company was an outstanding group. Entertained us the entire cruise. The dancers and the choreography was great.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

I have been on many cruises but never had the staff been as friendly as these were and always there when you needed them

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Cabin was inside Great for napping during the day and quiet at night. When we weren’t sleeping we were on the deck or in the shop or in the casino.

Disembarkation

5 out of 5

First time without a long line through customs

8 Comments

Lazyboy 3 years ago

Always have been no samples, health rules they say. But I agree, many of the events like Microsoft and cooking are hit or miss if they have it or are full. Looking forward to our trip next year.

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purpl 3 years ago

Thanks for your review.

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Gmatraveler 3 years ago

Agreed, I was on Koningsdam mid October and it was at 50% capacity, it was great! I'll be on Nieu Amsterdam in February, 🤞for not full capacity!

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RetiredRay 3 years ago

Looking forward to boarding in May.

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Curt34 3 years ago

Thanks for the review. Glad you enjoyed your cruise.

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cruising2004 3 years ago

Thank you for sharing your experience

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willwork4cruz 3 years ago

Great review from experienced sailors. I'm fine with inside cabin also. If balcony is not much more, I'll get it but will take two inside cruises over one balcony any day.

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javawoody 3 years ago

Thank you for the review and sharing your experience

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