Nieuw Statendam Review

Great for the entire family

Review for the Western Caribbean Cruise on Nieuw Statendam
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Larilene
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

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Sail Date: Dec 2019
Cabin: Verandah Stateroom
Traveled with children

My family has traveled with Holland America many times in the past and was a little concerned about how the unique style and sophistication of the line would translate in a 2,000 + passenger configuration. The truth is that it translated well. You never felt crowded and you were never confronted with endless lines. The size provided for more options of things to do, more options of places to eat and places to just relax and find quite.

We loved some of the new features like the Grand Dutch Cafe, the music walk (Lincoln Center Stage, Billboard, BB King All Stars and the Rolling Stone lounge), Microsoft Studio as well as the tried and true standards. All of these venues dblended perfectly.

The music venues were a hit and even our grandsons enjoyed the music and entertainment. But the real hit for these two kids was the Club HAL program. They could not wait to get back to the Kids Klub as they called it. The facilities are incedible with seperate areas for different age/interest groups and the staff was a real hit, caring and responsible. Just proves that you don't need a floating amusment park to satisfy your youngest travelers.

Cabin Review

Verandah Stateroom

Cabin was well appointed and spacious. I was pleased that the new closet can handle a standard coat hanger. There was plenty of storage space and our luggage disappeared nicely under the bed even with the two spacious drawers build into the bed system. Our cabin steward kept everything neat and clean during the entire voyage.

Port Reviews

Half Moon Cay

The perfect Caribbean Beach Experience

Falmouth

Port area is exceptional unfortunately the town suffers from the overly aggressive Jamaican experience. If you can put up with that, they town is very interesting and historic if you can't, take an organized tour or stay within the port area.

Grand Cayman (Georgetown)

Nothing much is new in Georgetown accept that the shopping offers no bargains. Do the beach or make it a quick visit and enjoy the ship. We did spend some time in Margaritaville.

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