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The timings for meal were restrictive for us.
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Buffet breakfast was not up to standard.
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Smoking area was best we ever experienced.
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Nice ports!
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Ok but not a WOW!

Review for a Caribbean - Southern Cruise on Holland America Rotterdam

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zak477
First Time Cruiser • Age 70s

We have done 61 cruises including this back to back on the Rotterdam. We have sailed on various cruise lines, it has been 10 years since we sailed on HAL. The Rotterdam is larger than what we like but booked a suite to enjoy the small Club Orange dining room. And the extras. Our good experiences: Embarkment total chaos but we were on board at 11:30a.m. The Lido was fine for lunch on ...
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Sail Date: January 2024


On par with the Jewel of the Seas

Review for a Caribbean - Southern Cruise on Eurodam

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Something about us
6-10 Cruises • Age 60s

The Eurodam and the Jewel of the seas are almost identical in size. The Jewel has a more customer friendly central area that can be used to host music and dance events, too. It has a larger outdoor pool with far more sunbeds than the Eurodam. The Eurodam has a more enclosed, covered pool area as if it was designed for overcast, chilly North Sea sailings. The Jewel also has a solarium type warm ...
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Sail Date: January 2024

Cabin Type: Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom


A very mixed review

Review for a Caribbean - Southern Cruise on Eurodam

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When and How
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

I swear that cruise lines encourage (or at least allow) employees to slack off, or more likely, weaponize incompetence on the first and last days of the cruise. After a smooth embarkation we were aghast that not only was the maître d’ not available to fix the incorrect dining assignment we had been given, but we were told to stand in two long lines that were both the wrong line. It turns out ...
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Sail Date: January 2024


Good ship, but has gone a bit down

Review for a Caribbean - Eastern Cruise on Nieuw Amsterdam

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Bruna
10+ Cruises • Age 80s

We took the two week cruise offered, which started December 30. We were at the start of this cruise a 3 star Mariner. We have always liked Holland America, and this has been our 11th cruise on this brand. That said, I have to say we have noticed small but important changes which because we are in a suite they are not that important, but if you do not have the perks of the suite, then you may have ...
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Sail Date: December 2023

Cabin Type: Deluxe Verandah Suite

Traveled with disabled person


Staff and ship nice, drink service slow

Review for a Caribbean - Eastern Cruise on Nieuw Amsterdam

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Bluelight_traveler
6-10 Cruises • Age 60s

On a cruise in January 2024 on the Nieuw Amsterdam. The ship was clean and our room stewards, Hendra & Eva, were attentive and kept our room clean and organized. While not top-notch, the food was pretty good. The chiefs were out and about making sure the serving staff was hoping and taking care of the guests. The itinerary was good and we did excursions in Turks and at Half Moon Cay, ...
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Sail Date: December 2023


Let's sail on the Niew Amsterdam..!!

Review for a Caribbean - Eastern Cruise on Nieuw Amsterdam

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Al_23
First Time Cruiser • Age 70s

As we were on our first cruise ever we chose the Niew Amsterdam because it is a mid-size ship. We spent a wonderful week. Embarkment and disembarkment went very smoothly and rapidly as a wheelchair was required for one of us. Easy process. No line! Once onboard, we were directed to Lido Market for lunch. PROS: Cabin, excellent food, very diversified more so very fresh, many specialty ...
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Sail Date: December 2023

Cabin Type: Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom

Traveled with disabled person


A great trip on a very nice ship but probably our first and last Holiday Cruise.

Review for a Caribbean - Southern Cruise on Nieuw Statendam

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OmarOak
6-10 Cruises • Age 60s

This was a completely full ship and had a large Church group onboard. It never felt too crowded and HAL did a good job of setting up the Church group's activities so they did not interfere with other passengers. I had one minority annoying experience with a group member being invasively friendly and proselytizing. I eventually deflected them by telling the I was "not on their team" and am Wiccan ...
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Sail Date: December 2023

Cabin Type: Verandah Stateroom


Holland Scores Again!

Review for a Caribbean - Southern Cruise on Nieuw Statendam

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Katiecatherine
First Time Cruiser • Age 60s

First, let me tell you, had been on Eurodam in March 2023 on partial transit through the Panama Canal and was disappointed in entertainment or lack of, food, and missing fresh flowers. On the December 27th 11 days in the Eastern Caribbean everything was as it should be. Fresh flowers were seen around the ship, the food was delectable, and the entertainment was good especially the comedian. The ...
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Sail Date: December 2023


Losing its competitive edge

Review for a Caribbean - Western Cruise on Eurodam

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missamarsh
6-10 Cruises • Age 50s

The Eurodam is a stately, well-kept ship. We very much enjoyed its classic ambiance and lovely public spaces. Embarkation was quick and flawless. Our rear verandah stateroom was immaculately appointed and our room stewards were top notch. The main dining room and Tamarind restaurant offered impressive fare. But our experience included three major disappointments, and as such this was the ...
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Sail Date: December 2023

Cabin Type: Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom


Hmmm...what a I missing?

Review for a Caribbean - Western Cruise on Eurodam

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NancyM57
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

This was my first cruise since COVID, and all cruise ships may now be the same, but I really missed all the small niceties on this ship. We sailed with a group of 10 and were not able to secure any kind of set dining time, despite having a 2 year old in our group. This made each dinner time unnecessarily stressful, standing in line for "open dining" and hoping for a table within the next couple ...
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Sail Date: December 2023

Traveled with children


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