Very pleasant cruise in the Caribbean

Item: Nieuw Amsterdam
Rating: 4.7
Author: AKStumpp

Nieuw Amsterdam Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western

AKStumpp

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 7+ cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 13

Overall rating:

4.7 out of 5

Verified Review

7 Night Western Caribbean (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip)

Sail date: November 25, 2023

Ship: Nieuw Amsterdam

Cabin type: Oceanview

Cabin number: 4074

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 11 months ago

Review summary

Good Caribbean experience with the best time being on board in great weather!

Embarkation

5 out of 5

We benefited from late check-in at 1pm and breezed onto the ship. We were enjoying a leisurely lunch in FtL and reading about the chaos that earlier arrivals were experiencing. We walked right thru and were on board in no time.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

All dining opportunities were explored and enjoyed.

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

Pool areas only and they were great. No problem finding chairs.

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Dance company, comedian and steel drum musician were all great.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Excellent service in all dining venues and room stewards were great.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Cabin met all of our needs.

Ship tip

Enjoy all that this ship has to offer. Don't complain, just ask, as the staff is very happy to make you happy!

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Ports of call

Ft. Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida

5 out of 5

Well laid out port.

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Ocho Rios, Jamaica

3 out of 5

Safety issues made this a short visit.

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George Town, Grand Cayman

4 out of 5

Did the excursion to rum cake factory, Hell and a beach stop. Quick island overview but mediocre.

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Cozumel, Mexico

4 out of 5

Took the tour to the Mayan ruins and the chocolate experience with a quick stop at the west shore beach. Beach stop was the best of all! Chocolate was pricey.

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