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Nieuw Amsterdam Cruise Review to Alaska - Gulf of Alaska

Cruises: 4-6 cruises
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 23

Overall rating:

4.9 out of 5
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Nieuw Amsterdam

7 Night Glacier Discovery Northbound (Vancouver To Whittier)

Sail date: May 08, 2022

Ship: Nieuw Amsterdam

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 6041

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 2 years ago

Review summary

This rates among one of the best cruises ever! It was our second Holland cruise to Alaska, and our favorite!

Embarkation

3 out of 5
Embarkation was a little challenging because the Verily App had not been adjusted to accept PCR tests done 72 hrs before embarkation.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5
The meal in Pinnacle was exquisite- service as well as the meal, as was Tamarind. The meals were good in the main dining room as well. The Dive In grill is our favorite lunch venue - best hamburgers!

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5
The activities with the on-board naturalist about viewing wild life and using binoculars were great, as were the activities with the tribal member and the Park Ranger on the day were cruised Glacier Bay- a real highlight. We also enjoyed the EXEc Talks - especially the one on the history of Holland- America.

Entertainment

5 out of 5
The variety of entertainment was impressive, from the Lincoln Center Stage Quartet, the dancers, and the BB King Blues Band, and the comedian. SO much to see and hear, too little time!

Children's Programs

We had no children with us.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
Always willing to help, and their ability to remember names is incredible!

Ship Quality

5 out of 5
This was excellent! I love that there is always a place to enjoy the view!

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
The room had amazing space!

Ship tip

one of our favorite areas

Ports of call

Cruise Inside Passage, Alaska

5 out of 5

Ketchikan, Alaska

4 out of 5
This was the only day it rained - poured actually! We had been before -so didn't venture out too much, other than the trolley.

Juneau, Alaska

5 out of 5
Be sure to visit the Red Dog Saloon and take the tram.

Skagway, Alaska

5 out of 5
the train ride to the summit of white pass, and the narrative were excellent.

Cruise Glacier Bay

5 out of 5
Incredible - the information supplied by the park ranger and tribal member made the visit the best! The wild life was amazing as well!

Cruise College Fjord, Alaska

5 out of 5

Disembarkation

5 out of 5
Quick and easy, and - we went onto Denali by coach and returned to Anchorage by train - a must do!
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6 Comments

Gwbigdog    2 years ago

Thanks for sharing your cruise.

byhisgrace    2 years ago

Thanks for your review

GrammySmith4759    2 years ago

14 days before we go to Alaska

RetiredRay    2 years ago

Three more days

javawoody    2 years ago

Glad you enjoyed your experience

AuntPinkie    2 years ago

Appreciate your feedback. Best is unbeatable.