Nieuw Amsterdam Review

4.5 / 5.0
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Very smooth and sunny cruise

Review for the Mediterranean Cruise on Nieuw Amsterdam
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MobyandDick
2-5 Cruises • Age 60s

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Sail Date: Oct 2013

Our first HAL experience on board of the Nieuw Amsterdam: it was a very smooth and sunny cruise.

Smooth: as the staff front & back of house worked very hard and above all: they engaged all passengers and were all extremely friendly providing excellent service.

Food on-board was overall very good to excellent: buffets in Lido with plenty of choice. Also evening BBQs at pool side or aft deck (we did not eat but could see the selection provided). We joined the MDR twice for lunch and one time for dinner. But the real jewel is the Tamarind: its location and small dining room provides any passenger with an exclusive dining experience: personalized service by excellent staff and the food is very very good! Fresh produce and what a choice! Pinaccle we dined twice: Le Cirque was not keeping its promise as the food on-board is already very good, but food served at Le Cirque is not better. Regular Pinaccle menu is good again and the service here is also excellent: see the Pinaccle as an upscale steak house and that is what they do very well.

Cabin Review

Knowing that it is a personal opinion to say that it is worth to pay extra and to receive more space and privacy: in combination with the Neptune Lounge and their very friendly staff you will get what you pay for.In addition you can bring less clothes as they offer complimentary washing & dry cleaning services during your cruise. The bed is real Kingsize bed and HAL provides great comfortable beds with a selection of pillows.A very large verandah (no obstruction as life boats are two decks lower) offers a table with 4 chairs and two sun loung seats with extra foot rests. In a nearby cupboard there are blankets for a chilly moment. Breakfast was taken every day, promptly served by room service.Also the bathroom is big with seperate shower and bathtub and 2 sinks (not in this suite).A special area to get dressed and many storage space.

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