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Great unless you expect onboard entertainment

Nieuw Statendam Cruise Review to Europe - Northern Europe

Cruises: 7+ cruises
Reviews: 3
Helpful Votes: 50

Overall rating:

4.2 out of 5
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Nieuw Statendam

10 Night Icelandic & Scottish Mysteries (Reykjavik To Copenhagen)

Sail date: July 10, 2024

Ship: Nieuw Statendam

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 8031

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 4 months ago

Review summary

Enjoyed the cruise overall. Might have underestimated how cool and rainy it was. The verandah was great, except for most days it was too cool to sit outside.

Embarkation

5 out of 5
Club Orange

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5
Excellent

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5

Entertainment

1 out of 5
Would give this zero if I could. They had two rock bands and a pianist, all alternating. That’s it.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
They seem slightly understaffed

Ship Quality

5 out of 5
Covid/norovirus prevention could be improved.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
Excellent cabin in a great location.

Ship tip

Pay for Club Orange.

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Ports of call

Reykjavik, Iceland

4 out of 5

Heimaey, Westman Islands, Iceland

3 out of 5

Djupivogur, Iceland

4 out of 5

Portree, Isle Of Skye, Scotland

4 out of 5

Kirkwall, Orkney Islands, Scotland

3 out of 5

South Queensferry (Edinburgh), Scotland

4 out of 5

Newcastle Upon Tyne, England

4 out of 5

Disembarkation

5 out of 5
Smooth
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6 Comments

Sogmoore     4 months ago

Thanks for sharing
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mtkruzer     4 months ago

I agree with javawoody. Unless you like Bingo, the entertainment isn’t (entertaining, that is). HAL ships are generally very nice and service is good but we’ve resolved to not sail with them again until we’re in our dotage.
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javawoody     4 months ago

HAL is not noted for the entertainment
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Gwbigdog     4 months ago

Thanks for sharing
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cruising2004     4 months ago

Thank you for your review.
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HeavySeas     4 months ago

Thanks for sharing your cruise experience and glad you enjoyed your cruise
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