Holland America Line Nieuw Amsterdam Cruise Reviews for Senior to the Eastern Caribbean

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"Anyway, the Aruba stop was only from 5pm until 1030pm so not many people disembarked as what is there to do for 4 hours?The captain said that we would be going to Aruba (not a scheduled stop) instead...."Read More
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Our good and Oops!

Review for a Caribbean - Eastern Cruise on Nieuw Amsterdam

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Zeecook
2-5 Cruises • Age 60s

Amazing time! Great food in all places Great service all around Ports, we love the Aqua Trax at Halfmoon Cay. We appreciated the clean up and move of clam shells down the beach. Grand Turks- Margaritaville stay- their is a beach at Port. John Glenn exhibit to the right is cool then a smaller beach behind it. Amber Cove - did a bus City tour. Tour guy Homberto was great. Stopped ...
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Sail Date: February 2024


Good ship, but has gone a bit down

Review for a Caribbean - Eastern Cruise on Nieuw Amsterdam

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Bruna
10+ Cruises • Age 80s

We took the two week cruise offered, which started December 30. We were at the start of this cruise a 3 star Mariner. We have always liked Holland America, and this has been our 11th cruise on this brand. That said, I have to say we have noticed small but important changes which because we are in a suite they are not that important, but if you do not have the perks of the suite, then you may have ...
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Sail Date: December 2023

Cabin Type: Deluxe Verandah Suite

Traveled with disabled person


Staff and ship nice, drink service slow

Review for a Caribbean - Eastern Cruise on Nieuw Amsterdam

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Bluelight_traveler
6-10 Cruises • Age 60s

On a cruise in January 2024 on the Nieuw Amsterdam. The ship was clean and our room stewards, Hendra & Eva, were attentive and kept our room clean and organized. While not top-notch, the food was pretty good. The chiefs were out and about making sure the serving staff was hoping and taking care of the guests. The itinerary was good and we did excursions in Turks and at Half Moon Cay, ...
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Sail Date: December 2023


Let's sail on the Niew Amsterdam..!!

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Al_23
First Time Cruiser • Age 70s

As we were on our first cruise ever we chose the Niew Amsterdam because it is a mid-size ship. We spent a wonderful week. Embarkment and disembarkment went very smoothly and rapidly as a wheelchair was required for one of us. Easy process. No line! Once onboard, we were directed to Lido Market for lunch. PROS: Cabin, excellent food, very diversified more so very fresh, many specialty ...
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Sail Date: December 2023

Cabin Type: Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom

Traveled with disabled person


Surprising changes

Review for a Panama Canal & Central America Cruise on Nieuw Amsterdam

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junkmgpf
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

We had never been on a Panama Canal cruise even after having sailed on more than 50 cruises. Our cabin was a balcony and was very nice. This cabin was smaller than some we have enjoyed but was still fine. The fact it had a tub/shower was nice. The beds were comfortable with very nice pillows. The fact there was no turndown service was disappointing. This is the first time we have encountered this, ...
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Sail Date: April 2023

Cabin Type: Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom


Holland America Nieuw Amsterdam Eastern Caribbean

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kflietst
2-5 Cruises • Age 60s

We selected this cruise because of the ports offered and the price point. We enjoyed our excursion on Grand Turk which involved a tour of the island, lunch and conch fritter making as well as a stop at Governor's Beach with chairs and umbrellas included as well. It was almost like being on a private beach! Our St.Thomas Tour was lackluster at best. Maegan's Beach was CROWDED and you had to rent ...
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Sail Date: March 2023


veteran cruisers-first time HAL

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w14mlj
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

Chose this cruise as we wanted to try Holland America and the itinerary included Bonaire where we have never been. Sadly, three days prior to the embarkation Bonaire was cancelled. We departed Port Everglades and made our way to Half Moon Cay. Unfortunately, the seas were to rough for the tenders so that stop was out. The captain said that we would be going to Aruba (not a scheduled stop) ...
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Sail Date: February 2023


Sky Suite was very very nice. Everything was terrific except for the internet... Sigh...

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Byglandsfjord
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

We did a back to back on the Nieuw Amsterdam using covid future cruise credits. We took the offer to upgrade to a sky suite & it was well worth it. Except for the internet... Slow, unreliable & a headache.. Room attendant, Meals, bar-staff & ship were excellent! Because were were on the 2nd week we didn't have to go thru the cattle call embarkation with no room to sit the week ...
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Sail Date: November 2022

Cabin Type: Superior Verandah Suite


Malt Shop Memories lives again (actual date 10/30, 7days)

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Michaelene
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

This is my 5th MSM cruise, I go for the chance to see the great ones... Dion (headlining), Righteous Bros, Frankie Avalon & Brooklyn Bridge. Then come these groups on the Lido or Ocean decks, Crow's Nest etc, not mainstage, & wow! Sounds of the Street, December '63 & those Elvis tribute artists (aka Elvi), are just superb. Just love being able to talk to them, get a pic w/Bill Medley again, etc. ...
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Sail Date: October 2022


Great Ship

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berrytarte
2-5 Cruises • Age 40s

Food: I was impressed by the main dining rooms, the meals were consistently well prepared with equally good meat, fish, and vegetarian options. Sometimes crisp items, like spring rolls, were soggy, but generally things were very tasty given the mass production. The Lido Deck offerings were bland and repetitive, but not terrible. Desserts were basic but usually tasty, and not as ...
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Sail Date: March 2020

Cabin Type: Large Ocean-View Stateroom


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