We decided about 18 months ago to take a trip for our 15th anniversary and we went with close friends who were married the same year. We are 2 couples ranging in age from mid-40's to early 50's, We selected Holland ...

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Sail Date September 2019

Theresa62

2 Reviews Written

7 Helpful Votes

Fantastic trip

Nieuw Amsterdam

Alaska

We decided with friends we wanted to do an Alaskan cruise for our special Anniversaries and we researched a few alternatives and finally chose Holland and America. Having cruised before with other companies we had ...

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Sail Date August 2019

dbits

8 Reviews Written

5 Helpful Votes

Return visit to Inside Passage

Nieuw Amsterdam

Alaska

Took full advantage of wheelchair assistance and porter, made it a lot easier – on both of us. Delivered to stateroom door at embarkation. Quality of food varied, meat generally overcooked on the Lido, meat ...

Sail Date August 2019

keltz53

1 Review Written

6 Helpful Votes

Beginners' Luck & Then Some

Nieuw Amsterdam

Alaska

After dreaming about visiting Alaska for years, we East Coast frequent travelers took the plunge when my brother & sis-in-law, veteran cruisers, suggested this trip. We planned & conferred for almost 2 years on the ...

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Sail Date June 2019

CanadianStandard

3 Reviews Written

22 Helpful Votes

The party is over on HAL

Nieuw Amsterdam

Alaska

We recently completed our annual summer inside passage cruise to Alaska (this was our 36th Alaska cruise), and 21st Alaska sailing with HAL. This year we sailed on the Nieuw Amsterdam, VQ Spa Veranda on deck 10 ...

Sail Date August 2019

feckhout

1 Review Written

6 Helpful Votes

Land/Sea Journey Will Make You Sick

Nieuw Amsterdam

Alaska

Holland America's cruise from Skagway to Vancouver was wonderful. That is, if you were healthy enough to enjoy it. Once we were done with the aggressive land travel portion, their bus delivered us and many ...

Sail Date July 2019

415wcl

1 Review Written

3 Helpful Votes

Holland America Nieuw Amsterdam June 8th-15th 2019 Alaska Cruise Review

Nieuw Amsterdam

Alaska

Background: This was our first cruise so it was a learning experience figuring everything out. Getting There: We had a 6 am flight from SFO to Vancouver. We took a taxi from the airport to 999 Canada ...

Sail Date June 2019

darstamp

3 Reviews Written

9 Helpful Votes

North to Alaska with HA

Nieuw Amsterdam

Alaska

This was my second trip to Alaska and my first time on Holland America. I was really impressed with this beautiful ship. It looked fresh and felt luxurious. There were plenty of elevators and lots of quiet ...

Sail Date July 2019

Batchy65

1 Review Written

3 Helpful Votes

First time on HA and first time to Alaska

Nieuw Amsterdam

Alaska

As the title says this was the first time we have travelled on HA and our first time in Alaska, so good we had friends along with us for the ride. Vancouver is a great place and a great place to embark and ...

Sail Date May 2019

jimonder

1 Review Written

9 Helpful Votes

Fantastic Round Trip Cruise to Alaska from Vancouver

Nieuw Amsterdam

Alaska

This cruise fit our time and budget. We also like HA cruises as we find them slightly better than the other cruise lines. HA is one of the few that sails into Glacier Bay, which is a highlight of the cruise. i would ...

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Sail Date June 2019

Pair of Hikers

1 Review Written

3 Helpful Votes

Just what we needed!

Nieuw Amsterdam

Alaska

This was our first cruise, and coming off a cruisetour (Y4L) we had four days on the ship. We had an opportunity to upgrade to a Signature Suite from a Veranda and glad we did. This put us in room 6072 in the middle ...

Sail Date June 2019

KristaStasiulyte

1 Review Written

11 Helpful Votes

Didn't meet good cruise expectations

Nieuw Amsterdam

Alaska

We wanted to see Alaska and Glacier Bey, So HA cruise line was one of the lines that goes there and we where advised by our travel agent as well. Ship had good rooms and great stuff. Everything else didn't meet our ...

Sail Date May 2019

romet

1 Review Written

2 Helpful Votes

What happened to Cruise Director and Activities Staff?

Nieuw Amsterdam

Alaska

We chose this cruise for a quick break to Alaska. We live close to Vancouver so with no flights it is an easy holiday. We have been doing this twice a year and have enjoyed everything. However, this time there ...

Sail Date May 2019

jpeter1936

6 Reviews Written

68 Helpful Votes

Time to Relax

Nieuw Amsterdam

Alaska

This was our fifth cruise, with Holland America, so I have no comparison to make with other cruise lines. It is obvious during the embarkation, that this is not “their first go-round”. Moving 2000+ people onto ...

Sail Date May 2019

RoyalVisit

3 Reviews Written

20 Helpful Votes

First Alaskan Cruise...loved it!

Nieuw Amsterdam

Alaska

I'll sum the whole experience up this way: it was marvelous! Service great, stateroom with balcony was fantastic with ample verandah room with two chairs and two stools plus a small side table, ship was well ...

Sail Date May 2019

LoveMyTN

1 Review Written

4 Helpful Votes

Amazing Inside Passage

Nieuw Amsterdam

Alaska

We chose this cruise because wanted a smaller ship and a round-trip itinerary. I had been concerned about choosing Canada Place and the Nieuw Amsterdam based on reviews but these concerns were quickly proven wrong. ...

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Sail Date June 2018

Linno

1 Review Written

5 Helpful Votes

Not for us, very disappointing

Nieuw Amsterdam

Alaska

Waited over 3 hours to get on ship because of US customs. Waited 45 mins to get off ship at first port of call and everyone was late for their trips. Queued to get back on ship. This was our first cruise and ...

Sail Date September 2018

Lovecruisestoo

9 Reviews Written

33 Helpful Votes

Best Cruise Ever

Nieuw Amsterdam

Alaska

We've been on 30-plus cruises and this one was wonderful. We were very fortunate to have perfect weather at ALL the ports. Glacier Bay was the clearest we have ever seen it ... you could see sites we've never seen ...

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Sail Date September 2018

HBCcruiser

3 Reviews Written

8 Helpful Votes

Fabulous Alaska Inside Passage Cruise on the Nieuw Amsterdam

Nieuw Amsterdam

Alaska

We chose this cruise due to the date (over Labor Day), itinerary (Glacier Bay and Inside Passage), smaller ship with lots of outdoor space and enclosed pool, and cost. We were able to get the Pinnace suite for less ...

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Sail Date September 2018

jhigginsretired

1 Review Written

2 Helpful Votes

Another Excellent HAL Cruise

Nieuw Amsterdam

Alaska

We chose this cruise because it was HAL and all at sea, no land. We had done the land and sea Alaska cruise a year ago with HAL. Didn't like it. Too much land. Embarkation and debarkation were fast and easy. ...

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Sail Date August 2018

BAM37

1 Review Written

5 Helpful Votes

North to Alaska

Nieuw Amsterdam

Alaska

After three cruises on the HAL Volendam we decided to change ships and booked our 4th Alaska cruise on the HAL Nieuw Amsterdam. We had booked an Oceanview cabin but two days before our sailing, we were informed by ...

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Sail Date September 2018

cruisingnewtoit

1 Review Written

3 Helpful Votes

Alaska cruise leaving from Vancouver. Vegan was happy!

Nieuw Amsterdam

Alaska

I traveled with my husband, my mother & her 65 year old friend.. My husband and me are in are early 40’s and my is in her mid 70’s. I purposely picked Holland America because I wanted to cruise with older ...

Sail Date August 2018

jpeter1936

6 Reviews Written

68 Helpful Votes

4th Alaska Cruise

Nieuw Amsterdam

Alaska

Having cruised three times prior to this trip, we were aware of what to expect. Holland America had no surprises, other that the fact they upgraded us two days before departure. The Alaska cruise is so good ...

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Sail Date September 2018

Jjstewart57

1 Review Written

4 Helpful Votes

Excellent first time experience

Nieuw Amsterdam

Alaska

As first time cruisers we have nothing to compare against but we were very impressed by the ship and service received. We had a stateroom with balcony on deck 10 which was spacious and comfortable and offered ...

Sail Date August 2018

mell1065

1 Review Written

2 Helpful Votes

Nieuw Amsterdam

Alaska

my husband has been wanting to sail to Alaska for years and we have been on at least 15 cruises so I finally gave in and I'm glad I did. Alaska was amazing however I will never sail Holland American again. the ...

Sail Date August 2018