Nieuw Amsterdam Cruise Reviews - Tips

go expecting the best and you will get it.

It's a beautiful ship and just being there was so wonderful.

Take time when you first board to discover all the aspects of the ship

Don't miss this ship!

Check out the crows nest throughout the day.

If you have not travelled on the Nieuw Amsterdam since the refurbishment, well worth a trip again!

Prepare to be spoiled and have a wonderful time.

Ship is spotless. Unfortunately lots of it is cordoned off for those paying premium prices for additional features. Being a mid size ship, having large spaces cordoned off makes the ship seem smaller than it is.

The ship itself is very nice but the entertainment is terrible

The whole dining experience was very sad. We had to request to be seated to another table. Some of the soups were mostly broth and salty. Many hallways seemed a bit too dark. Sorry but the ship did not 'wow' us.

Holland America is considered a premium line. I don't feel like they provide customer service and have any respect for my vacation time and expense. If you want to experience five star customer service and cruise experience try Royal Caribbean. They make every cruise exceptional.

Lido for breakfast and lunch; dining room for dinner (reserve a table in rear for great views while dining).

When Jimmy Maddox is playing in the piano bar, go there instead of the shows in the Showroom!

bring your ear plugs, for night time sleep, to overcome the air conditioner; or just turn off your hearing aid

Piano guy the best. Steel drums very good

If you do not want a lot of children on the cruise do not book during school breaks.

Lido deck for all meals!!!

A new Holland America ship, great food and very nice facilities.

Be adventurous. Meet and greet people. Remember "Grandma's manners"

We loved dining in the main dining room. It is great to be waited on which we do not experience much at home. The waiters were lots of fun and even say to us on our anniversary! This made it very special. The food was excellent and the waiters were very attentive and fun to get to know.