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Review for a Panama Canal & Central America Cruise on Nieuw Amsterdam
MALCOLM SOLWAY
2-5 Cruises • Age 60s
After booking and paying for this cruise, we got an update stating that our first port of call had been cancelled then a second port of call had also been cancelled, the replacement on the first port had been changed to Seattle, we live in Vancouver BC, the second cancellation no substitute provided. While on the ship other ports had also been cancelled one due to weather one because of civil ...
Read MoreSail Date: October 2023
Traveled with disabled person
Review for a Panama Canal & Central America Cruise on Nieuw Amsterdam
SeniorTraveller023
10+ Cruises • Age 80s
Embarkation in Vancouver was fast and smooth. I was told it might be different the next day when four ships would be in port, rather than just this one.
The vaguely Art Deco décor of the ship's public areas was lovely, and everything was always clean and fresh. The stair landings and corridors displayed beautiful art and sculptures, and there were many historic pictures and maps associated ...
Read MoreSail Date: September 2019
Cabin Type: Large Ocean-View Stateroom
Review for a Panama Canal & Central America Cruise on Nieuw Amsterdam
A&P Tubbs
6-10 Cruises • Age 70s
Traversing the Panama Canal had always been a "bucket list" for my husband and me ages 67 and 72, respectively); being veteran HAL cruisers, we chose the NIEUW AMSTERDAM 21-day Panama Canal Cruise, 28 September to 19 October 2019, from Vancouver BC to Ft Lauderdale FL. We enjoyed a few days visiting Vancouver, BC before boarding the ship. Embarkation/disembarkation was fast and smooth. If there ...
Read MoreSail Date: September 2019
Cabin Type: Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom
Traveled with disabled person
Review for a Pacific Coastal Cruise on Nieuw Amsterdam
Cruiseimust
2-5 Cruises • Age 60s
Holland America Line - Nieuw Amsterdam Sept-Oct 2018
I thought to myself what a great way to arrive in San Diego from Vancouver for those who don't care to fly, and quite reasonable especially if your prime goal was just transportation with no frills attached.
I had high expectations for this 4 day repositioning cruise which continued on from San Diego to Ft. Lauderdale which for some I ...
Read MoreSail Date: September 2018
Cabin Type: Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom
Traveled with disabled person
Review for a Panama Canal & Central America Cruise on Nieuw Amsterdam
jimcoup
10+ Cruises • Age 70s
Convenient as if departed from Vancouver, about 1 hour from home. Good price as is with most repositioning cruises. Love Florida. Ports were poor. A morning in the industrial section of Seattle was not impressive. Several central American ports were industrial and not worth stopping at. Huatulca was the best. We missed two ports because the captain chose not to enter because of swells. Received ...
Read MoreSail Date: September 2018
Cabin Type: Large Outside Stateroom (fully obstructed views)
Review for a Panama Canal & Central America Cruise on Nieuw Amsterdam
lilahbeethoven
2-5 Cruises • Age 60s
This was a cruise from Vancouver to Fort Lauderdale through the Panama Canal. The embarkation went very smoothly. I had to fly into Vancouver the day before and there was a shuttle back to the airport, which then took us to the port. It took very little time for embarkation, and I was directed every stage of the way. My room was ready as soon as I boarded the ship, which was very convenient. ...
Read MoreSail Date: September 2018
Cabin Type: Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom
Review for a Panama Canal & Central America Cruise on Nieuw Amsterdam
tlc1972
6-10 Cruises • Age 50s
THE FOOD
Pinnacle Grill and Tamarind are amazing, both in quality of food and service.
Main dining room and buffet also had great service, but the food was hit or miss (which is to be expected for mass production). Also to be expected: the buffet area can be a madhouse at times and finding a table for larger groups can be a challenge. The main dining room was just the opposite: most table ...
Read MoreSail Date: September 2018
Cabin Type: Superior Verandah Suite
Review for a Panama Canal & Central America Cruise on Nieuw Amsterdam
Doug Milliken
6-10 Cruises • Age 70s
General
Please see my thorough review of the 9/23/2017 Niew Amsterdam 7 day Alaska cruise, right before this 5 day Repositioning cruise, for review comments relating to Enrichment Activities, Embarkation, Public Rooms, Service, Dining, Entertainment, and Onboard Experience which were identical for both cruises. This review will mainly concern the differences between the two cruises, comments ...
Read MoreSail Date: September 2017
Cabin Type: Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom
Review for a Panama Canal & Central America Cruise on Nieuw Amsterdam
Alberta54
10+ Cruises • Age 20s
Took a 21 day Panama Canal cruise from Vancouver to Fort Lauderdale. The ship is nicely decorated with some lovely flower arrangements & art & it is in relatively good working condition. Our cabin was well cared for but we found the pillows & linens to be in poor condition. Pillows had stains & no support. Stains on the duvet as well.Our bathroom shower curtain had black mold on it. It was ...
Read MoreSail Date: September 2017
Review for a Panama Canal & Central America Cruise on Nieuw Amsterdam
rjhoward13
2-5 Cruises • Age 70s
This cruise was picked because of the ports and the length of the cruise. I thought a 21 day trip might be to much but we were ready to continue. The service from all the staff was top notch in all areas of the ship other than the Spa. They were always on the hunt for customers. It was a true all inclusive because we had everything we needed to make our celebration all we wanted. Embarkation was ...
Read MoreSail Date: September 2017
Cabin Type: Large Ocean-View Stateroom
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