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Item: Nieuw Amsterdam
Rating: 4.4
Author: shivy

Nieuw Amsterdam Cruise Review to Caribbean - Eastern

shivy

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 2-3 cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 5

Overall rating:

4.4 out of 5

7 Night Eastern Caribbean (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip)

Sail date: December 04, 2022

Ship: Nieuw Amsterdam

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 5051

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 2 years ago

Review summary

Covid check on boarding. And a day before disembarking is strongly suggested.

Embarkation

4 out of 5

Good

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

4 out of 5

Temperature of buffet food could have been much better. Main dining room menu was well planned and very good. The service was excellent, especially at the reception. Of special mention - Oka, Philip and Rose. Very proactive, patient and helpful. However little things like serving warm bread in a basket would help.

Onboard Activities

4 out of 5

I'm a lap swimmer by choice of activity.. And prefer a good workout. I found the pills too short. And the waves didn't help. The jacuzzi was fun. Waking on deck 3 was adequate so didn't venture in to the fitness centre.

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Excellent. Stage shows were a treat. The music trivia very well conducted. Staff up comedy show was one helluva laugh. Qudos to the performers and artists...

Children's Programs

We weren't traveling with children.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

No complaints. A smile makes a great statement. That's why we supported the Crew Appreciation contribution...

Ship Quality

4 out of 5

Pretty good. Considering the number of pax on board the ship looked well maintained. We didn't notice anything worthy of criticism.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

All good. Our steward was excellent and made sure our room was kept tidy and clean, made up at all times. Please convey our special compliments to him, on our behalf.

Ship tip

Select the dining room over there Lido. And indulge in style and good ambience. Plus a well put together menu and selection of good food too. And most importantly WEAR A MASK. I ended up getting Covid the next day after reaching home.

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