HAL Nieuw Amsterdam Review

Nieuw Amsterdam Cruise Review to Alaska

Cruises: 7+ cruises
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 24

Overall rating:

4.4 out of 5
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Nieuw Amsterdam

14 Night Great Alaskan Explorer (Vancouver Roundtrip)

Sail date: May 07, 2023

Ship: Nieuw Amsterdam

Cabin type: Inside

Cabin number: 5036

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 1 year ago

Review summary

Very disappointing embarkment, so disorganized. Lineups everywhere for meals, shuttle buses and embarkment. Entertainment disappointing bring back The Ocean Five and The Drifters. Bring back the beautiful costumes and nice dancing. Food and service excellent! The staff were so accommodating and hard working.

Embarkation

1 out of 5
Horrid experience that took over two hours. Complete disorganization.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5
Excellent food and service in dining room. Isnur is a top notch head waiter, 10/10. Marcus is a top maitre de 10/10, August is an excellent assistant waiter 10/10

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5
Really enjoyed Thermal pass, very relaxing!

Entertainment

2 out of 5
Horrid entertainment most the same as a year ago and wasn't good then, same now. Magician worked scarves, that was it. Same comedian as last year, same jokes. Piano player was excellent, very entertaining . No Lincoln Stage entertainment, an empty spot, what a waste.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
They work so hard, so friendly and make one feel valued.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5
Some of the furniture worn at Lincoln Stage.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
Inside cabin which was very comfortable, well stocked and very clean. Sam and his assistant were friendly and prompt, both deserve 10/10

Ship tip

Enjoy the decks, so nice to relax on and walk. aThe library is excellent, well stocked, very tidy and comfortable to read and relax. Looks ng lines for dining room breakfast and lunch do be there early.

Ports of call

Vancouver (Canada Place), British Columbia

5 out of 5

Cruise Inside Passage, Alaska

5 out of 5

Kodiak, Alaska Did not visit port

Not able to visit because of stormy weather. Very disappointed this is an n

Anchorage, Alaska

3 out of 5

Valdez, Alaska

3 out of 5
Not much to see or do, I think the oil means more to them than tourism..

Sitka, Alaska

5 out of 5
Beautiful new dock so no tender. They offer golf cart rides to the elderly and disabled. Beautiful walk along the shore.

Ketchikan, Alaska

5 out of 5
Always nice place to visit and no rain again. All our ports were sunny and warm.

Prince Rupert, British Columbia

5 out of 5
Nice port, very walkable, friendly people. Would be nice to see more Canadian ports of call.

Victoria, British Columbia

5 out of 5
Love Victoria, especially Beacon Hill Park!

Disembarkation

5 out of 5
Very efficient, fast and organized. We're able to skip customs check, since that was done on arrival in Prince Rupert.
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5 Comments

byhisgrace    1 year ago

Appreciate your feedback

Gwbigdog    1 year ago

Thanks for sharing

AuntPinkie    1 year ago

Appreciate your detailed and informative review. What are the chances of getting the same comedians, since they rotate often? Glad you enjoyed your cruise.

javawoody    1 year ago

Thanks for sharing

cruising2004    1 year ago

Thank you for sharing your cruising experience.

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