Excellent cruise

Item: Nieuw Statendam
Rating: 4
Author: cfortecac

Nieuw Statendam Cruise Review to Caribbean - Eastern

cfortecac

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 2-3 cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 4

Overall rating:

4 out of 5

7 Night Eastern Caribbean (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip)

Sail date: January 07, 2023

Ship: Nieuw Statendam

Cabin type: Inside

Cabin number: 1092

Traveled as: Singles/Friends

Reviewed: 1 year ago

Review summary

I loved the service both food and room stewards. Staff were friendly and available.

Embarkation

1 out of 5

Horrible. Very unorganized.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

Food was superior.

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

I loved painting class

Entertainment

5 out of 5

The dancers were phenomenal

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Room Stewards were awesome. Especially Fath.

Ship Quality

4 out of 5

Ship common areas were too dark.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Bed was a bit uncomfortable.

Ship tip

Check your statement for gratuities. If you don't agree with the amount waive the charge and give what you like.

Thumbs up

Ports of call

Ft. Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida

5 out of 5

The hotel and area I stayed was nice.

Thumbs Up 0

Grand Turk Island

1 out of 5

Dogs came up to the beach and sat on the beach chairs and didn't respect your personal space.

Thumbs Up 0

San Juan, Puerto Rico

2 out of 5

San Juan is expensive. $25 for a drive a short distance.

Thumbs Up 0

Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas

5 out of 5

Loved the atmosphere and the people.

Thumbs Up 0

Half Moon Cay, Bahamas (Private Island)

1 out of 5

The horses defecated on the beach and it wasn't picked up.

Thumbs Up 0

Disembarkation

1 out of 5

Was not told which floor to disembark until the last minute. Had to wait in a long line.

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