Nieuw Amsterdam Review
4.5 / 5.0
got2bserene
10+ Cruises • Age 70s
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Sail Date: Dec 2016
Cabin: Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom
I like Holland more now that I am older. We have cruised over 40 times and this is our 4th Holland cruise. The quieter, more refined atmosphere is a pleasure now. The decorations, fresh flowers, and classical music was a nice alternative to some other lines.
I wish the Carnival Family of Cruise lines would give credit for overall cruises the way that Royal Caribbean and Celebrity does, We have cruised extensively on Carnival as well as Costa, Holland, and Princess but we get more perks on RC and Celebrity. MSC even matches you highest level from any other cruise line! These perks do make a difference to the passenger and costs the cruise lines very little.
The staff was the most impressive asset. They have always been excellent. I do miss their countries on their name tags.
Cabin Review
Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom
Cabin VB
This accessible veranda cabin was lovely. We had the accessible cabin in the bow on a previous cruise (on sister ship Zeiderdam) and chose this one because the bow noise and heavy winds were a problem.
A different kind of noise was the problem here, The only complaint was the public announcements that seemed to be right outside our door. We like to sleep in and don't want to be reminded of morning activities and which tender boats were leaving next.
Port Reviews
Half Moon Cay
All the private islands should make it easier for seniors and the disabled to enjoy the beech. They could add board walks that take you to the water's edge and even hand rails into the water so you could wade or even swim. You could even have seating in calm waters as they have in swim-up bars in pools. On the beech and on decks, they could have higher lounge chairs and limit them to those who really need them.
Grand Cayman (Georgetown)
We have taken catamarans out to swim with the stingrays on previous trips. There are some boats that have stairs into the water which is easier for us than ladders, The boat's crew has always been helpful in assisting us on and off. We have always made our own arrangements because of cost and the convenience of smaller groups.
Cozumel
We enjoyed getting off the ship at the new docks at Playa Maya. The Christmas decorations and local talent were delightful even if it was more theme- park -like than
authentic Mexican. And it was free!
The Mexican fiesta on board in the evening was a very nice touch.
Key West
We actually purchased Hop-on-hop-off (hoho) trolley tickets as we exited the ship. Although it wasn't a true ship excursion, they were discounted AND charged to our ship account. A nice easy hour or so traveling around the area and we enjoyed the botanical garden at one of the stops.
No one told us about this ticket availability till we were off the ship.
Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades)
we just got on the ship here,
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