We started our Transatlantic cruise in Venice October 27, 2011. The Nieuw Amsterdam was a beautiful ship but took us a while to get acclimated with the floor plan as the ship was so large. The staff on the ship were "Awesome" and the food in the dining room was delicious. The buffet line on the Lido deck for breakfast and lunch was ok but would not recommend for dinner. I felt that the buffet at the Lido deck needs a touch of tweaking. Loved the Pasta bar as it was nice to get fresh pasta ordered. What we didn't like ....

THE LIDO BUFFET

1. Salad bar seemed unkept and dirty 2. Desserts were much the same with too much cream and of the same type of cream frosting on all desserts. 3. Dinner menu was like eating fast food style that had no taste and seemed wilted. 4. A lot of their silverware and dishes were constantly dirty. Read more