Fall in love with Fall in the Northeast

Item: Nieuw Statendam
Rating: 4.8
Author: susanfromcalif

Nieuw Statendam Cruise Review to Canada, New England, New York

susanfromcalif

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 7+ cruises

Reviews: 4

Helpful Votes: 51

Overall rating:

4.8 out of 5

Verified Review

6 Night Canada & New England Discovery (Boston To Quebec)

Sail date: October 02, 2022

Ship: Nieuw Statendam

Cabin type: Inside

Cabin number: 6101

Traveled as: Singles/Friends

Reviewed: 1 year ago

Review summary

We have been on many Holland America cruises, but this was truly the best. Great ship, great staff, exceeded our expectations.

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

Oh that thermal spa! What a great way to start each day. We also loved both wine tastings, and had fun with the trivia contests.

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Wonderful live music performances. Something for every taste.

Children's Programs

Fortunately, there are no small children in my life:)

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Wait staff was super, as were the stewards, spa personnel, bartenders, and everyone else we came in contact with. They are thoroughly trained and understand what customer service is.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Clean and well-designed ship.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Very small cabin, but kept very clean and well-stocked.

Ship tip

Jump in and try everything that's offered. Be prepared to be pampered in style!

Thumbs up

Ports of call

Boston, Massachusetts

5 out of 5

So much to see.

Thumbs Up 1

Bar Harbor, Maine

5 out of 5

Acadia National was great, and the lobster scampi at Testa's was almost a religious experience.

Thumbs Up 1

Halifax, Nova Scotia

5 out of 5

I want to see more of Halifax.

Thumbs Up 1

Sydney, Nova Scotia

2 out of 5

Nothing here. Second time here, and it's a dud.

Thumbs Up 0

Quebec City, Quebec

5 out of 5

Amazing city!

Thumbs Up 2

Disembarkation

5 out of 5

Smooth

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