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Nieuw Statendam Cruise Review to Transatlantic

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4.9 out of 5

Nieuw Statendam

14 Night Azores & Normandy Expedition (Ft. Lauderdale To Amsterdam)

Sail date: April 21, 2019

Ship: Nieuw Statendam

Cabin type: Suite

Cabin number: 4116

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 2 years ago

Review summary

Holland America did not disappoint. Great food, service & entertainment.

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Very smooth as usual.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

One of the key reasons for sailing on Holland America is the food & beverage service.

Onboard Activities

4 out of 5

The wine blend, beer tasting, presentations by ship officers & presentations regarding the ports of call.

Entertainment

5 out of 5

The comedians, singers & mentalist were very entertaining. Also the Rolling Stone Rock Room & the B.B. King's Blues Club along the music walk were awesome.

Children's Programs

No children.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Top shelf. Another reason for sailing Holland America.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Spotless.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Plenty of space to hang clothes & an abundance of draws. The glass enclosed shower was a nice touch.

Ports of call

Ft. Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida

5 out of 5

We embarked here & it's a very easy port to drive to.

Praia Da Vitoria, Azores

5 out of 5

A beautiful town which is very easy to walk around.

Ponta Delgada, Azores

5 out of 5

Had been here before & just took a short walk. Unfortunately, it rained.

Cherbourg, France

5 out of 5

Went on a bus excursion - Normandy Flavors. Stopped at the Capelle Cider House & tasted Calvados.

Zeebrugge (Bruges), Belgium

5 out of 5

Took the bus to Blankenberge and sampled several Belgium beers.

Amsterdam, Netherlands

5 out of 5

Hop On, Hop Off bus.

Disembarkation

5 out of 5

We did not disembark. We were on the 21-day cruise.

Traveler Photos

More great sounds on the Music Walk.

Great Belgium beer.

Off To Blankenberge for some brew.

Leaving the port.

Calvados & cider tasting.

Flavors of Normandy Tour

A museum next to where the ship was docked.

Famous Umbrellas

A short walk from the ship.

The Zuiderdam following us to Europe.

Beautiful flowers around the ship.

Wine tasting - 12 wines

Very funny comedian.

Shopping for items made from cork.

And the rain came.

A short walk from the ship before the rain came.

Great music on the music walk.

Music related art.

Leaving Ft. Lauderdale

Receiving medallions from the Captain for number of days at sea.

Wonderful new ship.

Always a great port to leave from.

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