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Tuscan grill is our first choice . I had CACIO E PEPE it was amazing. Service was prefect .The law club 2nd choice .Dishes were tasty set in airy atmosphere. Murano was our least favorite. The waitress was not particularly polite so I feel that detracted from the enjoyment.

Hope you feel better soon .Your sewing is amazing.Do you crate from patterns or copy original? Interested in your examples from posted photos . We leave for Viking Rhine in 3 days .Thanks for posting .

Ask for the cheese course first . It’s totally worth it . Have been doing this for years and enjoying many different types. 🙂

Actually it has . We have 1 cruise remaining then it will be a different line for us .

I was hoping for more kid free spaces not less . Another reason to look towards other cruise lines .

Terrific review and accompanying photos .95 days until we board the Reflection your posts just made it seem close and more real.Did you happen to notice if Celebrity has a wine package to purchase once on board?.

Unfortunately Holland America is also changing & not for the better in our opinion. After 17 cruises with HA we are done . Horrible experience in March aboard the a Nieuw Statendam . Was thinking of going back to Celebrity. What are the changes that are upsetting loyal customers?.

Sharkster77- We are also doing Viking in April & flying out of Boston . What airline did u choose?. This is our first River cruise .

Agreed. We were on the same sailing 3/25-4/1.This was our 7th HA cruise and will be our last . I read the negative reviews and just didn’t want to believe that things could change in such a dramatic manner. Sad , Time to find a new cruise line .

I honestly did not realize it was spring break. How long does it last ? . February and April vacations and Holiday sailings I known to avoid. My mistake to late now .

The information provide in the previous post about Nieuw Statendam being full of children is scaring me . We will be aboard this Saturday . We do not appreciate children. That’s unPC for some but it’s true . Holland America has always been our choice for the peace and quite.

Thank you for the information. Exactly what I was looking for .

If using Luggage Direct must you disembark with early group ?. We usually leave the ship last . I’m not partial to the stampede like behavior exiting the ship .

Good review &thanks for the info. Especially the food times . Nice to hear the crew was their usual excellences . IMO HAL has the best service.

Thank you for taking the time to check. Helpful 😀.

This Variance is exactly what is confusing. HMC day 2 or Sea 3. Thank for answering.

Excellent point .

Nieuw Statendam . If you have time and inclination could you post menus .

I reviewed your answer on another post .Thinking you are correct Thanks.

Before posting this question I did attempt to find a definitive answer first. Itinerary 3/25 Sat- FLL , Sun-HMC ,Mon Sea, Tue- Curacao ,Wed-Aruba, Thu-Sea ,Fri-Sea ,Sat -FLL/home. Thursday will be gala menu. ( No question or needed response about attire). Will the first gala menu be Sunday /HMC because is an early departure port or Monday first sea day?. I have review the boards and some say defiantly Sunday while other posts say Monday. I have tried to review the menus posted on line to get a better idea .Roger Jett, Cruise Professor and others. Some of the menus do not match so still unclear. Yes I realize different menus different sailings. Would like to book Pinnacle grill for a night the MDR has less then exciting menu.

Helpful review & great pictures. Thank you for the effort. It definitely had much needed current information I have been looking for . Our cruise on NS will be in March / Caribbean. Would it be safe to think the MDR menus will be the same ?

Thank you for this information. On my paperwork it has crew appreciation included. But not on my booking . Best way for positive resolution call ( wait on hold for hours ) or email ?. Booked directly with HA but do not have a cruise consultant, did booking on line .

Say it ain’t so 😢😱.

Looking for the same situation for our visit 3/28. Would like to avoid the 60+ passenger trips .

Thanks for the reply. I did search before I asked . We are very close to that location 😟