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Item: Nieuw Amsterdam
Rating: 4.3
Author: nightrider

Nieuw Amsterdam Cruise Review

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Cruises: 7+ cruises

Reviews: 21

Helpful Votes: 353

Overall rating:

4.3 out of 5

14 Night Great Alaskan Explorer (Vancouver Roundtrip)

Sail date: May 05, 2024

Ship: Nieuw Amsterdam

Cabin type: Inside

Cabin number: 8142

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 7 months ago

Review summary

Besides, of course, the amazing views of the snow covered mountains. And some wildlife we got to see. It was nice to enjoy the heated pools and the hot tubs nice and relaxing trip.

Embarkation

4 out of 5

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

The Dining Room

4 out of 5

Good selection of food on the menu. Sometimes had to wait a little long for your food. Your food was very good.

Lido Market

5 out of 5

I was a good selection of food. Never a disappointment.

Lido Bar

4 out of 5

Very quick service

Dive-In

5 out of 5

Always enjoyable here. The burgers are fantastic nice and thick.

Onboard Activities

4 out of 5

Entertainment

4 out of 5

Showroom at Sea

5 out of 5

Tyler, the impressionist did a fantastic job. The rhinestone cowgirls were also entertaining.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

SUGI was there a room Stewart and he did an amazing job! The two white staff that we had in the MDR did a great job. I find that the staff on board Holland really go out of the way for the passenger. It’s like they enjoy their jobs

Ship Quality

4 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

3 out of 5

On day, three of our 14 day cruise, we experienced a burning smell in our room. Guest services came down to investigate and ultimately over a week later we are finally moved to another room. we had no problems in the other room

Ship tip

If you have an open dining, be aware that prime time such as 530 to 7 will be booked pretty quick so I would do it as soon as you get on the ship and book your timeslots

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Ports of call

Skagway, Alaska

4 out of 5

Always interesting to walk around town. We also took a town tour on a 1927 model T turned into a shuttle if you go there yellow I forget the name of the business but you can’t miss him. Very good trip.

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Vancouver (Canada Place), British Columbia

5 out of 5

Amazing city lots to see just not enough time to see it plan a longer stay

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Anchorage, Alaska

4 out of 5

Kodiak, Alaska

4 out of 5

CRUISE ENDICOTT ARM & DAWES GLACIER

5 out of 5

Amazing!! we got to see a whale as we were coming into the fjord. And also two black bears.