Typical cruise. Too many people drinking, eating and hogging chairs.

Item: Nieuw Amsterdam
Rating: 3.9
Author: mffitz45

Nieuw Amsterdam Cruise Review to Caribbean - Eastern

mffitz45

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 7+ cruises

Reviews: 3

Helpful Votes: 27

Overall rating:

3.9 out of 5

Sail date: November 10, 2024

Ship: Nieuw Amsterdam

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 10037

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 5 days ago

Review summary

Typical cruise looking for your dollars. Not enough space and chairs in the shade. DJ noise constant at pool areas. Food good but too much emphasis on casino, games and photos.

Embarkation

4 out of 5

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

4 out of 5

Lido buffet was very good and main dining room above average.

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5

Pools small n limited. Fitness was good.

Entertainment

3 out of 5

Stage shows just ok. Piano players were very good.

Children's Programs

Not kids in tow.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Room service very good. Waiters ok b

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Too much space for casino, photo and shops and not enough for relaxing in shaded areas.

Cabin / Stateroom

3 out of 5

Room ok. Tub a pain n toilet cramped.

Ports of call

Nassau, Bahamas

4 out of 5

Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas

4 out of 5

San Juan, Puerto Rico

5 out of 5

Grand Turk Island

2 out of 5

Really nothing but new dock area n shops. No real city to visit.

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Disembarkation

5 out of 5

All luggage off early. V

5 Comments

Cruisers4Lyfe 1 day ago

Thanks for sharing

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Gwbigdog 2 days ago

Thanks for sharing your cruise

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HeavySeas 5 days ago

Thanks for sharing your cruise experience

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cpd407 5 days ago

Thanks for sharing

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jofoster 5 days ago

Thank you for your succinct, honest report. Glad you enjoyed your cruise overall.

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