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Nieuw Statendam Cruise Review

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Reviews: 8
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Overall rating:

4.6 out of 5
Nieuw Statendam

7 Night Eastern Caribbean (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip)

Sail date: March 04, 2023

Ship: Nieuw Statendam

Cabin type: Inside

Cabin number: 5039

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 1 year ago

Review summary

We had a great time relaxing, playing pickle ball and eating some great food. We love Holland America, can’t wait to go again!

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5
The food was truly excellent. Every dinner in the MDR was fabulous, only thing a little lacking is desserts. I think that’s just a more European style of dessert that isn’t my favorite. The pizza was much better than we had a few months ago on Nieuw Amsterdam and dive in was excellent. The breads and baked goods were fabulous.

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5
We played pickle ball almost daily, what a fun time. Highly recommend. Fitness center is great, as usual.

Entertainment

5 out of 5
Had fun a the game night, Lincoln center stage. Saw one comedian, not really our style, but he was fine.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

4 out of 5
Clean, etc, but this interior cabin layout is…not awesome. It’s “sideways” compared to other cabins and the main issue is privacy. The door opens with a direct view of the bed. Other than that, just a normal interior with normal storage.

Ship tip

Book excursions early, get to know the staff, play pickle ball!

Ports of call

San Juan, Puerto Rico

5 out of 5

Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas

4 out of 5

Grand Turk Island

4 out of 5
Did the bajari beach excursion, was decent. Food was very good, drinks were nice.

Disembarkation

5 out of 5
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5 Comments

Haljo1935    1 year ago

Thanks for the review - glad you enjoyed the cruise and HAL!!

Faye1966    1 year ago

Great review with lots of detail. Thank you. Glad you enjoyed your cruise.

Gwbigdog    1 year ago

Thanks for sharing

AuntPinkie    1 year ago

Appreciate your detailed and informative review. Happy to hear that you are ready to go again. Glad you enjoyed your cruise.

javawoody    1 year ago

Thanks for the reply

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