Like most realistic people, we tend to throw out the tip-top reviews (overly superlative) and the very bottom layer (those wanting to trash the ship or cruise line). This one was quite good, not the best one we have ever been on, and very very far from the bottom. In reality, it was pretty much as we expected based upon the other reviews you will see here. Cabin size, appointments, storage, and ...
The Nieuw Amsterdam was a very nice ship and most things of exceptional quality during the cruise. That being said I will first address the things we did not like. One of the biggest things we did not like about the ship was the Crows Nest. They placed the library in the front right side of the room and it took up a lot of nice lounge space that should be devoted to gatherings and evening music. ...
We booked this cruise on our last HA cruise taken in the summer of 2010. At the time, we were told we'd never see a better price. So we booked a balcony cabin for about $3000 each. The least expensive suites were, I believe, around $3700 each. AFTER we were locked in by making our final payment, they lowered the suite price to $3000 and balcony to $1800!!! I called HA. They told me to call ...
After done cruises on seven different cruise lines I can compare Holland America cruse experience:1. The ship interior design is contemporary, similar to average Vegas style hotel. There is missing flavor of luxury.2. Dining is very good, especially in Pinnacle. Downside- If you have a main sitting - don't be late more than 15 minutes, otherwise full menu selection is not guarantee. For your ...
My husband and I are in our mid-50's and have cruised previously with other lines, with this being our first experience with Holland America. When choosing a cruise, it is the destination and price that we first consider, as well as the rating of the ship. We chose this cruise based upon the destination and price and wasn't disappointed. This was a 7 night 'Mediterranean Glamour Cruise' which ...
Arrived in Barcelona 2 days before the cruise and stayed at the Hotel Universal. 4* property and properly rated, excellent staff, great breakfast buffet, terrific location (metro and bus stops in front of the hotel, 1/2 mile to Las Ramblas and 3/4 mile to the port.) great rooms, free internet, nice bar, roof top pool and terrace, the complete package.
Barcelona the city is interesting but ...
We have just completed the Nieuw Amsterdam's maiden transatlantic voyage from Barcelona to Fort Lauderdale. We are veteran cruisers with about two dozen sailings behind us, about a third of them transatlantic. The boarding process in Barcelona was perhaps the smoothest we've ever encountered and our first impression of the ship was equally favorable.
However, as we tried to fall asleep in ...
12 Night Med Tapestry/Nieuw Amsterdam Sept 12 -- 24, 2010
We are a 40ish married couple who traveled with my mother and aunt, on our first trip to Europe. We chose this cruise mainly for the itinerary. My husband and I have traveled extensively through the US and Caribbean.
Flew Delta JFK to Barcelona on 9/10, spent one night at the Hesperia Ramblas hotel. Highly recommend it, one block off ...
I and my husband (we 30 and over) took this cruise based on itinerary. It's our fifth cruise so we knew what to expect, we knew how it should be. We booked cruise shuttle from airport to the ship (only one thing which we booked through the cruise, because everything overprice). People in airport was slow and confused, did not know what to do with extra luggage event it was not full bus, but ...
