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Nieuw Amsterdam Cruise Review to Caribbean - Southern

Mtbdstiltner

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 7+ cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 7

Overall rating:

4.7 out of 5

Nieuw Amsterdam

7 Night Southern Caribbean (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip)

Sail date: December 11, 2022

Ship: Nieuw Amsterdam

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 5116

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 1 year ago

Review summary

Would definitely use this cruise line again. Not many children at all most were 50-75 average age. Definitely do the same itinerary at the same time of year. And would like to have all my future sailings out of Ft. Lauderdale. So convenient but pretty pricey if staying over night.

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Very nice and efficient.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

Only ate at the buffet it was so good never had the desire to go anywhere else.

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

Wife said it was the best message she has ever gotten on a ship.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Most social and accommodating staff.

Ship Quality

4 out of 5

Maintained extremely well. Ship didn’t have a great layout for decks but plenty of elevators no waiting.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Great cabin and very clean.

Ship tip

Don’t skip the harvest table they have great salads and wonderful breakfast omelettes.

Thumbs up

Ports of call

Ft. Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida

5 out of 5

Very convenient if flying.

Half Moon Cay, Bahamas (Private Island)

5 out of 5

Very beautiful water and fine sandy beach.

Oranjestad, Aruba

3 out of 5

Didn’t get to get off because of walking disorder and they didn’t have shuttle service from ship. Disappointing.

Willemstad, Curacao

5 out of 5

Great place and people. If you like to shop this is your port.

Disembarkation

5 out of 5

Chose self assist was able to get breakfast and stay in my cabin until 9:15. Last call.

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