Alaskan Cruise

Item: Nieuw Amsterdam
Rating: 4.5
Author: lauvar

Nieuw Amsterdam Cruise Review to Alaska - Gulf of Alaska

lauvar

Contributor Level: Deck Hand

Cruises: 4-6 cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 14

Overall rating:

4.5 out of 5

Verified Review

7 Night Glacier Discovery Southbound (Whittier To Vancouver)

Sail date: June 25, 2023

Ship: Nieuw Amsterdam

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 8161

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 1 year ago

Review summary

Never had a huge desire to visit Alaska. I'm not a fan of cold weather...and as expected, it was cold. Scenery is beautiful.

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Excellent! Very smooth easy experience with no long lines at all.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

4 out of 5

Food was good and plentiful. Annoying at the buffet, very crowded. But the restaurants were all wonderful.

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

Everything was very nice.

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Fabulous entertainment! Especially loved the comedian and the performers at the BB King nightclub. Absolutely fantastic!

Children's Programs

No kids!

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Staff all worked very hard and were friendly.

Ship Quality

4 out of 5

They're all pretty much the same.

Cabin / Stateroom

4 out of 5

Size is small, however the balcony was a very nice size. Not impressed at all with bathroom. Everything worked, just small and awkward.

Ports of call

Cruise Glacier Bay

5 out of 5

Skagway, Alaska

4 out of 5

Juneau, Alaska

4 out of 5

Ketchikan, Alaska

4 out of 5

Cruise Inside Passage, Alaska

5 out of 5

Vancouver (Canada Place), British Columbia

5 out of 5

Disembarkation

5 out of 5

Well done!

5 Comments

Ladyjunecliff 1 year ago

Yes, Alaska is cooler. One reason I really wanted to go. Plus it’s so different than the lower 48. Glad you enjoyed the cruise.

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Gwbigdog 1 year ago

Thanks for sharing

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javawoody 1 year ago

Thanks for sharing

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picalo 1 year ago

good for you.. great attitude. I'll bet your a joy with whom to cruise

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cruising2004 1 year ago

Thank you for sharing your Alaska experience. Glad you enjoyed your cruise.

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