Save the turtles

Item: Nieuw Amsterdam
Rating: 3.8
Author: ina25514208

Nieuw Amsterdam Cruise Review to Panama Canal, Central America

ina25514208

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 7+ cruises

Reviews: 2

Helpful Votes: 37

Overall rating:

3.8 out of 5

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19 Night Panama Canal Westbound (Ft. Lauderdale To San Diego)

Sail date: April 07, 2022

Ship: Nieuw Amsterdam

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 7094

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 2 years ago

Review summary

The turtles in Cuyutlan need our help, almost all people on the 2 tour buses were shocked about this terrible place. The turtles must being set free now, close the place, please help this beautiful animals.

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Very fast

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

Food was excellent

Onboard Activities

1 out of 5

Not enough to do, missed the art and craft

Entertainment

1 out of 5

Missed the dancer

Children's Programs

2 out of 5

No kids on board

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Very friendly stuff

Ship Quality

3 out of 5

Older ship

Cabin / Stateroom

4 out of 5

Everything ok

Ship tip

Don't book an excursion with animal abuse, like the turtle experience in Cuyutlan

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Ports of call

Ft. Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida

4 out of 5

Cartagena, Colombia

4 out of 5

We went into the jungle and saw many birds

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Panama Canal Transit

5 out of 5

Very interesting, lot to see from our balcony

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Puerto Caldera, Costa Rica

5 out of 5

We took a taxi and drove around

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Puerto Corinto, Nicaragua

4 out of 5

Was cancelled, we don't know why

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Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala

5 out of 5

We went to Antigua, beautiful city

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Puerto Chiapas (Tapachula), Mexico

3 out of 5

Huatulco, Mexico

3 out of 5

Manzanillo, Mexico

1 out of 5

Very sad experience, please save the turtles in Cuyutlan, the place is down and the turtles are there their whole life, close this terrible place and let the turtles free...act now!

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Mazatlan, Mexico

5 out of 5

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

5 out of 5

Pichilingue (La Paz), Mexico

3 out of 5

Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

4 out of 5

San Diego, California

3 out of 5

Disembarkation

5 out of 5

Very fast

Traveler Photos

4 Comments

Gwbigdog 2 years ago

Thanks for sharing your cruise.

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Gwbigdog 2 years ago

Thanks

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javawoody 2 years ago

Appreciate the review

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RetiredRay 2 years ago

Hmmm..this person should have done more research on this ship, I think they would be happier on a ship with less laid backness. One problem with the bulk phone booking agents is that they do not take the time to help you chose a venue suited to you. All I have to say about their name is, release the turtles? So that the sharks can have a meal? Note: I have never been to that place so I do not know the environment but I got the impression it was a sanctuary to help the turtles and the aquariums were there to help raise money.

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