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Great service and beautiful ship, but food was average
"Each one in our group who had steak in the main DR said that it was not so good.A few really good desserts and an occasional dish that one of us really liked, but just not what we remember...."Read More
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1-10 of 48 Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades) to the Southern Caribbean Holland America Line Nieuw Statendam Cruise Reviews
Review for a Caribbean - Southern Cruise on Nieuw Statendam
OmarOak
6-10 Cruises • Age 60s
This was a completely full ship and had a large Church group onboard. It never felt too crowded and HAL did a good job of setting up the Church group's activities so they did not interfere with other passengers. I had one minority annoying experience with a group member being invasively friendly and proselytizing. I eventually deflected them by telling the I was "not on their team" and am Wiccan ...
Read MoreSail Date: December 2023
Cabin Type: Verandah Stateroom
Review for a Caribbean - Southern Cruise on Nieuw Statendam
Katiecatherine
First Time Cruiser • Age 60s
First, let me tell you, had been on Eurodam in March 2023 on partial transit through the Panama Canal and was disappointed in entertainment or lack of, food, and missing fresh flowers. On the December 27th 11 days in the Eastern Caribbean everything was as it should be. Fresh flowers were seen around the ship, the food was delectable, and the entertainment was good especially the comedian. The ...
Read MoreSail Date: December 2023
Review for a Caribbean - Southern Cruise on Nieuw Statendam
ty55
10+ Cruises • Age 70s
We chose to sail on the Nieuw Statendam because we had sailed on this ship before and enjoyed it very much. I do not know what has happened to Holland America and this ship it was totally different from when we were last on this ship and also sailing with Holland. Our last cruise with them was June 2021.
First, upon arriving at the airport we had their airport to ship transfers. The older ...
Read MoreSail Date: December 2023
Review for a Caribbean - Southern Cruise on Nieuw Statendam
Elsa Shores
10+ Cruises • Age 70s
I chose this 21 day back-to-back cruise booking because of the Pinnacle Class ship (Nieuw Statendam) and the itinerary (ABC + Greater/Lesser Antilles)
I chose to repeat this itinerary because the islands are varied in local culture and available excursions. HAL did not disappoint, and we were blessed with great weather for the entire 3 weeks. The ship was decorated beautifully for the ...
Read MoreSail Date: December 2023
Cabin Type: Large Oceanview Stateroom
Review for a Caribbean - Southern Cruise on Nieuw Statendam
Wanderlust2023-
2-5 Cruises • Age 60s
I chose this cruise because it was long 21 days. I also chose HA because of the older crowd, and fewer children.
Also for the food choices which were excellent .
my cabin stewards Yan and his counter part....can't remember his name at the moment were also awesome.
I wanted to cruise over the holidays as well.
The entertainment was great.
Did not like the smoking that was allowed ...
Read MoreSail Date: December 2023
Cabin Type: Verandah Stateroom
Review for a Caribbean - Southern Cruise on Nieuw Statendam
Nieuw Statendam Review
6-10 Cruises • Age 70s
My husband and I sailed on the Nieuw Statendam December17-27, 2023.
Before the pandemic we enjoyed cruising and had just started making Holland America our preferred cruise line. We had a Canada/New England cruise planned at the beginning of the pandemic that we had to cancel (of which we lost all our money). We finally felt comfortable to start cruising again and book the above mentioned ...
Read MoreSail Date: December 2023
Review for a Caribbean - Southern Cruise on Nieuw Statendam
Familycruiser80
2-5 Cruises • Age 40s
This was our first cruise with Holland America, and we absolutely loved our 10-day journey in the Southern Caribbean seas! Everything worked smoothly from beginning to end. We were most impressed about the quality of service - all crew members were happy, polite, and treated us like we were on a holiday, just as it should be.
The food was amazingly fresh every day and we enjoyed the various ...
Read MoreSail Date: December 2023
Cabin Type: Verandah Stateroom
Traveled with children
Review for a Caribbean - Southern Cruise on Nieuw Statendam
Jsom98
2-5 Cruises • Age 40s
We were excited to go on this cruise. We had not been on one since 2018. We knew going on that there would be generally older people but wow, there was mostly elderly on this cruise. There are pros and cons about that. The ship was very clean. Crew was very friendly. I’ve had better cruise food but I’ve had worse to. I like the music theme of the ship. I like the variety of music, such as the ...
Read MoreSail Date: March 2023
Traveled with children
Review for a Caribbean - Southern Cruise on Nieuw Statendam
Miss Mercy
10+ Cruises • Age 50s
This was an Eastern Caribbean cruise on the Niew Statendam departing Port Everglades in Ft. Lauderdale on Sunday, 3/26/23.
I was a little worried, as I had read recent reviews that Holland America cruises were not as good as they were pre-pandemic. I also read that the food was not as good.
I am happy to report that all that turned out to be false! I could not be happier with our ...
Read MoreSail Date: March 2023
Cabin Type: Verandah Stateroom
Review for a Caribbean - Southern Cruise on Nieuw Statendam
crissyflo1962
6-10 Cruises • Age 60s
I chose this date and itinerary because of work/vacation date restrictions. I couldn't go any other date and wanted to try a 7 day on HAL.
The positives: The service in every area is excellent. Every single crew member was pleasant, smiling and friendly. This was the best part for us.
The ship is very pretty and very clean. Even in the Lido Buffet. I loved the hand washing stations and many ...
Read MoreSail Date: March 2023
Cabin Type: Verandah Stateroom
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