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Nieuw Statendam Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western

Cruises: 1 cruise (first)
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 29

Overall rating:

4.5 out of 5
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Nieuw Statendam

7 Night Western Caribbean (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip)

Sail date: February 18, 2023

Ship: Nieuw Statendam

Cabin type: Inside

Cabin number: 7079

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 1 year ago

Review summary

Holland exceeded expectations! Great ship and even better crew! If you want to relax and not be over crowded this is your cruise line. This was our first cruise and we absolutely loved it! We will look to go again!

Embarkation

5 out of 5
Smooth and fast!

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5
Main dining room was awesome. Good portion sizes, and presentation! Buffets were always a hit and well above average for a buffet! We didn't make reservations at the main dining room and didn't wait for more than 5 mins to get a table.

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5
Fitness center was clean and adequate. Trivia and meetups were fun.

Entertainment

5 out of 5
Comedian, bands, and dance shows were incredible.

Children's Programs

Kids didn't travel with us.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
The absolute nicest staff we have ever met!

Ship Quality

5 out of 5
Perfectly clean and a beautiful ship!

Cabin / Stateroom

4 out of 5
Adequate size, always clean.

Ship tip

Get the cabana! Worth the money. The view is great, the staff is even better.

Ports of call

Ft. Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida

4 out of 5

Half Moon Cay, Bahamas (Private Island)

5 out of 5
If you like to relax at the beach then get off the ship and walk to the beach. Turn right were there are many less people.

George Town, Grand Cayman

4 out of 5
Dolphin excursion was a bucket list item. Very glad we did it.

Ocho Rios, Jamaica

3 out of 5
Vendors are aggressive. Went to the beach and a restaurant on our own.

Nassau, Bahamas

4 out of 5
Headed to the beach, had a meal out in town and did some shopping in the straw market.

Disembarkation

5 out of 5
Smooth and fast!
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5 Comments

Faye1966    1 year ago

I’m glad you had such a great first cruise! We’ve been on 3, all with HAL and loved every one of them. Hope every one of yours is as great as the first!

dannytee    1 year ago

Can hardly wait 6days and I will be on that ship you make it sound wonderful 😊

AuntPinkie    1 year ago

Welcome to the wonderful world of cruising. Appreciate your detailed feedback. Glad you enjoyed your first cruise. Hope it’s the first of many.

Gwbigdog    1 year ago

Thanks for sharing your cruise

javawoody    1 year ago

Thanks for sharing

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