Excellent Cruise. Love HAL

Nieuw Statendam Cruise Review

Marnia

Contributor Level: Second Mate

Cruises: 4-6 cruises

Reviews: 2

Helpful Votes: 32

Overall rating:

5 out of 5

7 Night Southern Caribbean (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip)

Sail date: February 25, 2023

Ship: Nieuw Statendam

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 8193

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 1 year ago

Review summary

Excellent Booked next year same ship. Will always sail HAL

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Waited 15 minutes to board. Having everything completed prior to arriving speeds up the entire process. No issues

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

Always great. Enjoyed three of the Specialty restaurants. As always ate and drank to much.

Rudi's Sel de Mer

5 out of 5

I don't enjoy seafood but did this for my husband. Best dessert. Souffle for two. A must to try

Tamarind

5 out of 5

Soooooop good!

Pinnacle Grill

5 out of 5

Best meal ever

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

We are lazy cruisers. Enjoy the lounge chairs, sun and sea view pool. Enjoy the casino. We always play Bingo for a free cruise and this year I WON !!!!!!

Casino Action

5 out of 5

This year HAL did not take all my money👍

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Saw the comedian. He was excellent. Listened to music as we walked through the ship in the evening. Entertainment is limited but performances are done well

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Our room stewards on deck 8 aft were the best. The ability for them to remember new names of guests each sailing is crazy. Thank you gentlemen. (Mayam and Geddi)

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Pinnacle class ship. Beautiful. Sailing the same next year.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Always love balcony cabins.