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Nieuw Amsterdam Cruise Review to Caribbean - Eastern

Cruises: 7+ cruises
Reviews: 4
Helpful Votes: 42

Overall rating:

4.3 out of 5
Nieuw Amsterdam

7 Night Tropical Caribbean (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip)

Sail date: January 06, 2024

Ship: Nieuw Amsterdam

Cabin number: 1001

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 10 months ago

Review summary

An excellent experience with Holland America as usual. Island paradise beaches with great dining experiences daily.

Embarkation

5 out of 5
Quick through all screening , right on the ship for lunch and in rooms before noon

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5
The main dining was highest quality food and service.

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5
Good mix never crowded

Entertainment

4 out of 5
Rolling Stones lounge band was as always exceptional. Unfortunately the Step One dance shows were repetitive from ever cruise I’ve been on in the past two years. Although super talented changes are needed.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
Dewa and Rudi were excellent servers for dinner each day. Anita and Jonathan made breakfast enjoyable too.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5
Interesting art and design through out

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
Excellent size and views, quite and relaxing

Ship tip

Forward deck 11 was a great unused basically private hideaway to relax with great views

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Ports of call

Ft. Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida

5 out of 5

Half Moon Cay, Bahamas (Private Island)

4 out of 5

Grand Turk Island

3 out of 5

Amber Cove (Puerto Plata), Dominican Republic

2 out of 5

Nassau, Bahamas

3 out of 5

Disembarkation

3 out of 5
Feels rushed and forced out too quickly

Traveler Photos

Flowering look out at Amber Cove Deck three picture perfect view framed look back at Grand Turk Ships life ring view An scenic cruise out of port Heading out of the cove Peaceful paradise
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7 Comments

wericnashville     10 months ago

Thanks for the review!
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Gwbigdog     10 months ago

Thanks for sharing
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javawoody     10 months ago

Thanks for the detailed review
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cruising2004     10 months ago

Glad you had a wonderful cruise! Thank you for your review.
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AuntPinkie     10 months ago

Appreciate your detailed feedback. Glad you enjoyed your cruise.
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Niavlys     10 months ago

Tks for sharing
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karlgrgurich     10 months ago

Well. Myosin sure know how to plan a cruise great for you!!! How wonderful!!
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