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Item: Nieuw Statendam
Rating: 4.2
Author: Rollins3

Nieuw Statendam Cruise Review to Caribbean - Eastern

Rollins3

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 4-6 cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 5

Overall rating:

4.2 out of 5

14 Night Tropical Eastern Caribbean (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip)

Sail date: November 24, 2019

Ship: Nieuw Statendam

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 10027

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 5 years ago

Review summary

They cruise was good, shows were okay, food was okay, destinations were great! Very low key, not much to do onboard and nothing lively around the pool area. Strange picks for family night movies at night....didn't stay for them.

Embarkation

5 out of 5

We were not hassled with drink packages and spa packages which was nice!

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5

Dining room and café had the same food each night and dining room took over 2 hours. Staff didn't seem very happy

Onboard Activities

2 out of 5

Nothing lively around the pool area, not too much to do on sea days

Entertainment

3 out of 5

Blues club was good

Children's Programs

NO children went

Service and Staff

4 out of 5

Ship Quality

4 out of 5

Very clean, main stage didn't have enough seating for the shows at night

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Ship tip

very low key atmosphere

Thumbs up

Ports of call

Ft. Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida

5 out of 5

only boarded there

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Half Moon Cay, Bahamas (Private Island)

5 out of 5

it was so nice to enjoy the island without being harassed by people selling you items

Thumbs Up 2

Grand Turk Island

5 out of 5

snorkeling was amazing

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Amber Cove (Puerto Plata), Dominican Republic

5 out of 5

cavern jumping and swimming was so much fun!

Thumbs Up 0

Key West, Florida

5 out of 5

LOVE Key West , rented scooters and you must get coffee at the Cuban Coffee Queen!

Thumbs Up 1

Disembarkation

5 out of 5

easy!

3 Comments

Gwbigdog 2 years ago

Thanks for sharing your cruise with us.

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casinokaron 5 years ago

How much were the scooter rentals ? Are they close to port? Ty

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cruisereckoning 5 years ago

Glad you enjoyed your cruise

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