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Nieuw Statendam Cruise Review to Europe - Northern Europe

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4.6 out of 5
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Nieuw Statendam

11 Night Legends Of The Fjords (Rotterdam To Copenhagen)

Sail date: May 28, 2023

Ship: Nieuw Statendam

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 4045

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 1 year ago

Review summary

Overall a great cruise experience. With only one sea day on the itinerary (and somewhat similar ports of call), we found it best to pick a couple of days to stay onboard and enjoy the ship.

Embarkation

5 out of 5
Embarkation experience in Amsterdam was quick and easy. Baggage drop was quick and easy and plenty of seating was available as groups were taken to check in.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5
The main dining room was well run. We never had to wait for a table or service. Tables were always available in the buffet areas.

Onboard Activities

4 out of 5
The activities on board were geared to an older clientele--bridge games, ballroom dancing, etc. There were pickleball classes/lessons as well as games.

Entertainment

4 out of 5
Shows were enjoyable.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
Our waiter in the main dining room, Dewa, was superb. Our cabin stewards were great. The cruise director was personable, approachable, and helpful. The captain made many announcements detailing operations of the ship which were interesting.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5
Everything on the ship was well maintained.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
We had a "obstructed view" with survival boats on the floor below us blocking the view if you wanted to look straight down into the water. But, the view out from the boat was fine and this cabin has a larger than average verandah. The cabin was comfortable and clean.

Ship tip

Enjoy the view from the Exploration Cae.

Ports of call

Amsterdam, Netherlands Did not visit port

This was our embarkation port.

Ulvik, Norway Did not visit port

Ship did not visit this port of call. Two days before sailing the destination was changed to Eidfjord.

Cruise Hardangerfjord

4 out of 5

Molde, Norway

4 out of 5

Cruise Sognefjord

4 out of 5

Flaam, Norway

5 out of 5
This is the picturesque village that comes to mind when you think of Norway.

Alesund, Norway

4 out of 5

Bergen, Norway

4 out of 5

Stavanger, Norway Did not visit port

Ship docked in Sandness and it was a distance to travel to Stavanger.

Kristiansand, Norway

4 out of 5

Arhus, Denmark

5 out of 5
Den Gamle By is well worth a visit. It is easy to visit without taking an excursion so that you can visit at your leisure.

Copenhagen, Denmark

4 out of 5

Disembarkation

4 out of 5
Disembarkation was quick and easy but the line for a taxi in Copenhagen is extremely long (over one hour wait).
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