Holland America Line Nieuw Amsterdam Family Cruises Reviews

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Early morning entry to Nassau.
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Very enjoyable late season Alaska cruise including Denali

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jmbirch
6-10 Cruises • Age 80s

The Nieuw Amsterdam seems a little dated compared to the Koningsdam and other Pinnacle class ships. We were very pleased with our Verandah cabin and the MDR and Lido food was better than on a recent cruise on the Koningsdam. We have tried the specialty restaurants on past cruises but don't think it's worth the cost. The option to add extra $$ menu items in the MDR is not a bad idea! The BB King ...
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Sail Date: September 2023

Cabin Type: Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom


Good Cruise. Disappointing Denali Land Tour!

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10+ Cruises • Age 60s

My wife and I have cruised on many different lines and ships. This trip was our first with Holland America. The Nieuw Amsterdam is what I would call a moderate sized ship, especially when compared to the newer “mega ships”. We found the ship itself to be clean and for the most part, well run. It is slightly older, as are it’s passengers! The food was quite good and we used the dining room ...
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Sail Date: September 2023

Cabin Type: Superior Verandah Suite


Nothing special

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MrBill923
6-10 Cruises • Age 60s

This was our 10th cruise, first on HAL and first to Alaska. We are active 60+ "young adults". We traveled with my brother and his wife. Their first time on HAL and in Alaska. Trip started at Anchorage airport with bus to Westmark Hotel for a night. Would not stay there again. Think Motel 6. HAL should be ashamed to put customers up there. Next day took a bus to McKinley Resort Chalet at Denali. ...
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Sail Date: September 2023

Cabin Type: Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom


Excellent service, good port of calls and glacier bay

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Papatt
2-5 Cruises • Age 60s

We had been planning a cruise tour and my brother booked this one, so it was similar to what we were looking at. Our room stewards were excellent. There was plenty of activities to keep you going if you wanted. We had sprinkles or rain most days but still had great views. New York pizza was very good. Also the fries at Dive In, just really good. Pinnacle Grill, filet was excellent along with ...
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Sail Date: August 2023

Cabin Type: Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom

Traveled with disabled person


Great cruise

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vintagecamaro
6-10 Cruises • Age 70s

My wife and I had scheduled a New Zealand cruise twice but the covid hoax messed it over two years in a row. As a result, we returned to Alaska for the third time. It was actually preceeded by a fantastic Tripple Denali land tour. The entire experience was great. Uniglobe Ohio Valley Travel put together the perfect vacation package. If you can, do the glacier helicopter landing. Being on ...
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Sail Date: August 2023

Cabin Type: Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom

Traveled with disabled person


Beyond Our Expectations

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Dan9800
2-5 Cruises • Age 60s

My group of friends and I have not been on many cruises. We heard this ship and Holland America in general was a step up from the other big name cruises, particularly for adults without accompanying children. We heard accurately. This ship is fantastic and the entire experience far exceeded our expectations in each area that was important, from the embarkation to the cruise to returning to dry ...
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Sail Date: August 2023

Cabin Type: Interior Stateroom


Enjoyed the cruise but had a few disappointments.

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nola_sean
6-10 Cruises • Age 40s

We sailed on this cruise with a good sized group of friends to celebrate some birthdays. We had a great time overall but were left with a few disappointments at times. Some things that were great - the itinerary, the Cabin and attendants, overall ship cleanliness and conditions. Some things that were challenging - Their was a push about the ship and lines entertainment. There was only ...
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Sail Date: July 2023

Cabin Type: Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom


Amazing Alaskan cruise

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motravelerken
2-5 Cruises • Age 50s

We just got back from our amazing 7 day Northbound Alaskan cruise on the Nieuw Amsterdam. We were very pleased with the cruise. We took our trip with a group of 6. It was my wife and I, my brother and his wife, and my brother-in-law and his daughter. We are all in our 50's except my BIL's daughter. My wife and I stayed in a Verandah on deck 8. This is my wife and I's 5th overall cruise and first ...
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Sail Date: July 2023

Cabin Type: Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom


Absolutely a Home Run

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Petebacon61
2-5 Cruises • Age 60s

Four of us just completed our cruise with Denali and other sites included. The logistics for this company are off the charts. Everything was so easy and the communication was exceptional. This is our 3rd cruise and by far the best. We spent a couple of days in Vancouver before and that was a wonderful city and very much enjoyed. The initial on-boarding was smooth. The departure and the ...
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Sail Date: July 2023

Cabin Type: Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom


Well organised scenic cruise

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SilverTraveller2
2-5 Cruises • Age 70s

We chose Holland America because of their long experience in Alaska and were not disappointed. The scenery was as spectacular as we had hoped for and the ship docked in the most favourable berths at the three ports. The cruise director was both efficient and knowledgeable. The wildlife expert, Kurt, was highly approachable and available outside on the expansive open stern deck 9 whenever there ...
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Sail Date: July 2023

Cabin Type: Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom


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