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Nieuw Statendam Cruise Review

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Reviews: 19
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Overall rating:

4.6 out of 5
Nieuw Statendam

11 Night Southern Caribbean Wayfarer (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip)

Sail date: March 16, 2022

Ship: Nieuw Statendam

Cabin type: Inside

Cabin number: 6101

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 2 years ago

Review summary

This was the first part of a back to back cruise in the Caribbean after three years. Glad to be back cruising

Embarkation

3 out of 5
Boarding was delayed several hours, because of a medical emergency on the previous cruise

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5
Food was good in both the lido and MDR, did not try specialty restaurants

Onboard Activities

4 out of 5
Not a lot of activities, but enjoyed the hot tubs pool and people watching

Entertainment

4 out of 5
HAL is not noted for its entertainment but did enjoy several comedy shows, would like to see more and also movies that are not National Geographic, I just want to be entertained

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
Excellent service, would like to mention Harry Henry and Steiven

Ship Quality

4 out of 5
Ship is a nice newer midsize cruise ship. But does not the class an d grace of the older ships. Nice size showers

Cabin / Stateroom

4 out of 5
Inside very small, but good sized shower

Ports of call

Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas

5 out of 5
Spent too much on wife’s jewelry

Soufriere, St. Lucia

5 out of 5

Philipsburg, St. Maarten

5 out of 5
Did a ships tour

Basseterre, St. Kitts

5 out of 5
Enjoyed private tour

Castries, St. Lucia

5 out of 5
Beautiful island

Disembarkation

5 out of 5
This was the first part of back to back, so had to tested for Covid. Then go thur customs face reconciliation,
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4 Comments

Niavlys     10 months ago

Thank God we no longer have to be tested...

Gwbigdog    2 years ago

Thanks for sharing your cruise with us.

Gwbigdog    2 years ago

Glad you enjoyed yourselves. Good to be cruising 🛳 again.

AuntPinkie    2 years ago

Appreciate your feedback. B2B is the best way to cruise (IMHO). Wonderful itinerary. Glad you enjoyed your cruise.

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