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Nieuw Statendam Cruise Review to Europe - Northern Europe

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Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 10

Overall rating:

4.5 out of 5
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Nieuw Statendam

7 Night Norwegian & Icelandic Fjords (Copenhagen To Reykjavik)

Sail date: June 01, 2024

Ship: Nieuw Statendam

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 8138

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 2 months ago

Review summary

One of the best cruises ever. Excellent ship, cabin, and itinerary.

Embarkation

4 out of 5
Very smooth and efficient, even with lines.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5
We were so happy with the main dining room we never ate at a specialty restaurant. Of the 7 evening main courses, I would rate 5 as excellent, 1 okay, and 1 disappointing (the prime rib). Very good wine choices. Generally good service.

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5
One disappointment was lack of interesting activities. 2 small pools, few diversions (lectures, films, etc.).

Entertainment

3 out of 5
The comedian was mediocre. Didn’t attend stage shows. Liked the BB King Blues All Stars. No classical music options.

Children's Programs

No kids with us.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
Our steward was wonderful, thoughtful and friendly. Waiters were busy, but good. Front desk was very helpful. Cruise director gave excellent port and other presentations.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5
Common areas were clean and attractive.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
One of the best cabins ever. Well designed, roomy, plenty of storage (and hangers!), great shower.

Ship tip

Breakfast in the main dining room is very good.

Ports of call

Copenhagen, Denmark

5 out of 5
We went 3 days early to enjoy this great city. Best part was exploring the neighborhood near our hotel, enjoying food markets and cafes, and seeing how the friendly locals live. Tivoli Gardens is a must.

Cruise Oslofjord

4 out of 5
Scenic cruise with excellent narration.

Oslo, Norway

5 out of 5
We did the Hop On Hop Off bus, which is a good way to see the city. Stopped at outdoor sculpture garden, culture history museum, and Fram Arctic Exploration museum, all worth seeing.

NORDFJORDEID, NORWAY

5 out of 5
Didn’t spend any time in the next 3 ports, but here did a wonderful trip to a UNESCO rated fjord for an exciting speedboat ride up to waterfalls etc.

Cruise Nordfjord

4 out of 5

Akureyri, Iceland

5 out of 5
Took a bus trip to the wonderful Waterfall of the Gods. Driving through the unusual Icelandic countryside is a must experience. Recommended excursion.

Cruise Eyjafjordur, Iceland

4 out of 5

Isafjordur, Iceland

4 out of 5
Another waterfall, gorgeous, if not quite as stunning as the last one.

CRUISING ISAFJARDURDJUR

4 out of 5

Reykjavik, Iceland Did not visit port

Went straight to airport.

Disembarkation

5 out of 5
Easy, well managed. It would be nice if they could forward luggage to the airport, as Norwegian did on our last cruise.
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