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We have also done your cruise.

The menus were different for the most part -- changed a few items here and there -- different sauces.

The production shows were the same each week. One week is the Indonesian show and the other week is the Filipino show. Sometimes the magician, etc. will change. At least once each week the BB King group will play in the show lounge.

 

In March on the Nieuw Amsterdam the BB King group did not have a show in the main theatre, only in the Queen's Lounge.....there was a great steel band that I hope you get to see !!

[quote name='RAYSAN11']I am a male and I have allways worn Teva sandals to the Mariners brunch and my Bermuda shorts[/QUOTE]

On the Nieuw Amsterdam in March a male friend was stopped at the door because he was wearing shorts to the brunch !

holland america : bread pudding and the breakfasts in the dining room

( especially eggs benedict but make with salmon ! ) also dive-in rare burgers

 

carnival : some ships have the separate upstairs with the seafood at lunch !

 

princess : delicious pizza at alfredo's .. and the great picky foods at the international cafe

 

yum

On a very recent cruise with HAL a large percentage of people kept their fancier clothes on for the evening on formal night...some change right after they have dinner.

You can see a show at the theater and see everything from t-shirts and flip-flops to tuxedos !!

we were unhappy with the Tamarind on our recent Eurodam cruise...we also went away hungry and dissapointed in both the service and the food.. the food was much too spicy and we were never even offered coffee or tea

the dive-in has great burgers and fries..we got the buzzer, but I always asked how long it would be and that was a great help and pretty accurate.

cooked just the way you want them, too !!

It's been wonderful following along with you on this amazing journey..I have loved your postings and wish you both safe travels home and more great adventures in the future !

Even before the dry dock, the mexican section was part of the buffet and not out by the pool.

In the salad area the big slow down was people taking their own dressing.. they were in bottles that were a little difficult to handle and not well marked.

It is too bad that some of the specialty salads are gone, and the area between the stations had great chunks of cheese and fruit

The deli area already had pre-made sandwiches but also a person to make what you wanted .. it was never crowded on 2 recent cruises.

Always some good and bad changes I guess.

Bill & Marianne,

 

I will also miss your postings...it has been wonderful seeing the world thru your eyes..your writing has been so interesting and informative..I have so enjoyed sharing the trip with you both.

 

thanks so much!:)

on the nieuw amsterdam in the middle of March, happy hour was every day from 4 to 5 at the upstairs bar (Ocean Bar ?)next to the Explorer's Lounge...it was crowded and lively,but not too crowded to get drinks and we even opted to go the little cafe to get a snack to go with the drinks.

 

my only complaint was not having music up there....but a fantastic view with great comfy chairs and delicious mojitos!!:)

skiww

 

that's one of the many reasons we love to eat breakfast in the dining room.

 

we love the service, eat less and the coffee is delicious !!

envy4u,

 

we got off the nieuw amsterdam a few weeks ago.

 

we were happy with the food...dining room was good for breakfast and dinner and had lunch everyday in the lido.

dive-in burgers are great...we mostly indulged in that and had delicious salads and soups.

 

the highlight of the entertainment was the b.b.king group playing at the queen's lounge and especially the wonderful island magic steel bad.. they did an afternoon show and one evening..definitely a great act..they must only play during caribbean cruises as they were just finihsing a 5 month contract before the ry dock..hope they'll be back in the fall.. everyone loved them.

 

even before the dry dock, we thought the ship was in great shape!!

On our recent cruises on both the Eurodam and Nieuw Amsterdam, breakfast was served only on deck 2.

awesome breakfast !

elaine5,

 

yes, they play a different movie everyday in the theatre..the next day you can watch them in your stateroom

 

there is also ping pong, basketball , swimming and a cool library with an awesome view where you can read or play games

Just off the Nieuw Amsterdam.. Burgers were wonderful and cooked to order.

Rare was not an issue. I got into the habit of asking how long it would take, and that was very helpful in getting a side or a salad before my burger was ready.

Norweigen Dream..

Wonderful experience over 20 years ago.

Started out crazy when a hurricane was heading our way.

This was NY to Bermuda.

Our TA told us we may end up heading north instead and we wouldn't know until we got to the ship...lots of extra packing just in case.

Turned out we spent the first night in NY and the ship left early the following morning.

Bumpy first night, but smooth sailing after that.

 

25 cruises later.....:)

I agree..Alfredo's is wonderful...as is all of Princess's pizza!!

No other line comes close for me ( or my DH, the biggest pizza fan )

Cabins 1011 and 1031 on the Eurodam were very large and very comfortable. It was a great location and there was never a problem with noise.

I was on the Eurodam in November and occassionally got a treat in the Explorer's Cafe without buying a coffee...They had a large selection of pastries and desserts and some small sandwiches. It was never crowded near the counter, and the staff was happy to stop us when we passed by

asking if we wanted anything. There was never a push for the coffee at all.

I would be disspointed not to experience the same nice service on the Nieuw Amsterdam this March.

I, too, enjoy the International Cafe on Princess and appreciate the chance to get a snack if it is not convenient to run to the Lido.

we were in rooms 1011 and 1031 on the Eurodam this past November.

wonderful large rooms and a great location

no problem with noise at all

ENJOY!

We were on the Eurodam the week before Thanksgiving.

We just went there for lunch... our parent's anniversary

The service left much to be desired.

The wait staff was friendly, but they were not at all helpful when we found the first 2 courses extra spicy ( and nobody ate them )

After our dessert we asked for coffee and tea, and they proceeded to start cleaning the restaurant and preparing for the evening dinner crowd.

Nobody ever said thank you and goodbye and never brought the beverages.

:confused::(

definitely Southern !

Curacao is the prettiest port !

I am traveling with my family and we have 2 inside rooms booked for a trip this November.

I sent my TA a quick e-mail about a possible price drop ( we are already paid in full ) and we just got an extra $200 o/b/c !!

well worth my time for sure :)

Ducklite,

 

Very impressive packing ....and the best thing is that you don't have to think about what to wear on board because you don't have too many choices.

I really like that...I'll try to follow your lead on The Eurodam this Fall.

 

thanks

I would love them to be on my upcoming cruise.

does anyone know?

thanks

dear roysue,

 

hope things get better with your Mom.

 

best wishes !