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The second of our Signature-class ships, Nieuw Amsterdam celebrates historic New York City with its inspired design and an art collection valued at more than $3 million. While on board enjoy regional cooking demonstrations and food and wine tastings with Port to Table programming. Dine in your choice of specialty restaurants. Or rejuvenate in the Greenhouse Spa & Salon.
It’s been many years since I’ve cruised Holland and I was pleasantly surprised. The ship is in very good shape with crew dusting and cleaning everywhere. The crew was friendly and efficient with room service often arriving before scheduled. Embarkation and port excursions were orderly. Food was the biggest surprise. We ate dinner most nights in the MDR and all were very good. We ate at Tamarind, which we wouldn’t do again, and Pinnacle Grill, which has especially good lobster bisque. But the best steak was in the MDR. I am not a buffet person, but we had great lunches in the Liddo serveral days. We enjoyed the Ocean View Bar, Pinnacle Bar, and the Casino Bar. We only attended one show because it wasn’t that great. As a former musician I’m probably critical. Our room was in good shape regarding bathroom, carpet, beds. Lots of hot showers and nice towels. No lack of storage space or hangers and bathrobe and slippers were provided. I really liked the charging unit so I could charge my iPhone and I watch at the same time. We are football fans and we were able to watch NFL and college playoff games in our room and in the Casino Bar. (ESPN and NFL). We had purchased the Have It All plan and appreciated only paying the difference in price if a drink cost more than our plan. Lots of kids and teens on our cruise and they all seemed happy. I appreciate they have a small pool for the little kids and the Lido for adults. One issue: Luggage Forward if you have HAL tour post cruise. Due to a security breach Luggage Forward is on the other side of the security gate from the buses. It took a high level security person to get my luggage forward piece beyond the gate so I could get onto the bus taking me to the airport. If I had taken the luggage out myself I wouldn’t have been allowed back in to get onto the bus. As I stated at the beginning, I haven’t cruised HAL in many years, but it will be on my search list in the future.
We recently returned from a Baja Holiday cruise with Holland America and overall had a pleasant experience, through with some notable shortcomings. We stayed in a Signature Suite cabin wich was very comfortable. The cabin was well designed for two people with a spacious bathroom, ample storage and a large balcony. Dining in the main dining room and the specialty restaurant(Tamarind)was enjoyable, with good food quality and attentive service. In contrast, the Lido buffet was consistently crowded and the food quality there was average at best. The service throughout the ship was good. Unfortunately, the entertainment was disappointing. The production show did not meet our expectations. The production excessively high decibel volume. made the experience unpleasant for our ears. The singer and the magician were just OK. One significant disappointment was the lack of recognition for the Jewish holiday of Chanukah. which fell during the first two nights of the cruise. There was no mention or listing of the holiday in the daily activity program nor the ship Navigator app. On a holiday cruise that celebrate seasonal events, the omission was noticeable and disappointing. In summary, while the accommodation, service and some dining options were good, improvements are needed in entertainment quality, buffet dining and inclusivity in holiday recognition.
With refined amenities and Holland America Line signature Mariner’s Dream bed gracing each elegant stateroom, the ship offers six grades of staterooms. Most are ocean-facing, many featuring teak-lined verandas for dining alfresco or private sunbathing.
Holland America Line invites you to dine "As You Wish". To savour Italian cuisine one night and a perfectly grilled porterhouse steak the next. To take your place in the Dining Room at a specific seating time or be spontaneous, following your desires. Onboard, there are restaurants to suit every mood, along with the flexibility to choose the dining style you prefer.
Every day aboard a Holland America cruise ship brings a wealth of cruise activities and indulgences, along with the freedom to partake in as many- or as few- as you please. It's an opportunity to try something new that surprises you, every day. Dabble, discover, daydream- do everything, or do nothing at all.
Whether you want to workout in the Fitness Centre, learn yoga, pamper yourself with a massage and spa treatment, or enjoy a game of basketball, there's a perfect onboard activity for everyone.
Holland America Line's youth activities program, Kids Club, offers an array of entertaining events for kids and teens ages 3-17, supervised by a full-time, professionally trained staff. They'll have an opportunity to join other kids their age for arts and crafts, sports, video game competitions, scavenger hunts, challenging team games and themed parties.
Note: Kids Club is not offered on cruises of 25-days or longer, including all Legendary and Grand Voyages. We will offer a selection of children’s activities throughout these longer voyages for any children who may be onboard.
Safety Comes First
Safety is our primary concern and strict policies are in place for effective supervision. Adult guests are not permitted to remain in Kids Club unless attending to a special-needs child.
Please note: During voyages with a high number of families onboard, we will make all efforts to accommodate interested parties. However, participation in our program cannot be guaranteed. Hours of operation may change to better serve our guests.
