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Nieuw Statendam Cruise Review

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Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 6

Overall rating:

4.4 out of 5
Nieuw Statendam

14 Night Tropical / Western Caribbean (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip)

Sail date: February 11, 2023

Ship: Nieuw Statendam

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 7019

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 1 year ago

Review summary

We have always enjoyed Holland America but this cruise was not as enjoyable. They are trying to cut too many corners to recoup losses.

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

4 out of 5
Food has definitely changed. It was still good but not as good as our past Holland cruises. We signed up for a 14 day cruise however it was 2 seven day cruises. The menus were repeated. The Pinnacle grill was excellent.

Onboard Activities

2 out of 5
Not much to do on sea days. It would be fun to have an exercise class in the morning such as Zumba. The majority of the travelers are 55+. Do something for active seniors.

Entertainment

2 out of 5
The stage shows are the same as we saw last year and the years before that. Thank goodness there was one comedian-who was great! That was the highlight of the 14 days.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
Always excellent

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Ship tip

Be sure if you book a 14 day cruise that it does not return into port after 7 day then out again. You loose a day, must go through customs, wait in line and it is a complete inconvenience.

Thumbs up

Ports of call

Half Moon Cay, Bahamas (Private Island)

5 out of 5

Grand Turk Island

5 out of 5

Disembarkation

5 out of 5
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