Holland America Nieuw Statendam Ship Tour And Review. 6 Things You Need To Know

[@MakoBlitz]

Just got back from a week of Caribbean cruising on the Nieuw Statendam and it was fantastic!

[@Glogluxx]

Hi…. I’m planning a trip with my kids. Are there enough activities for them? Thanks!

[@marymcmann9546]

Tamarind was my favorite specialty restaurant on the HAL ships that have it. We always book at least two nights there right away. Haven’t been on the Niew Statendam yet but have been on the Niew Amsterdam which is similar. Love the music walk too. HAL is definitely one of my favorite lines.

[@johnnolan5579]

I've been on this ship and it's wonderful! Great staff, accommodations, food! Loved everything, well almost. I wish there was a space on the promenade deck for chairs or loungers but that's about it. So much better than the Norwegian Escape I was on shortly before. Hope to go on this ship again when the world gets back in shape!

[@Hisbannerislove]

Hi John. I recently saw a few pictures of this ship and it showed a Promenade Deck with chairs on it. After viewing this video and reading your comment, I was confused as to why the pictures I saw showed chairs on that deck. Do you know if they've made any changes to the Promenade deck where there are now chairs? Or possibly I saw older photos? I have never cruised before and I'm very interested in the Holland America line and especially a walkaround Promenade deck that includes areas to sit and relax!

[@johnnolan5579]

@@Hisbannerislove There is a promenade, but there are only a couple of wooden benches. There are no lounge chairs around the outside, only in the pool area and the back of the ship on multiple levels. I like the deck around the middle of the ship that is usually covered but could have loungers in shadier areas. Norwegian has restaurants and loungers around that deck. I guess the interpretation of what is truly the 'promenade deck' is in question here.

[@Hisbannerislove]

@@johnnolan5579 thank you for your reply. That clears it up a bit. I would really like to experience the original style of a Promenade deck where one can walk all the way around the ship or lounge on a chair and relax and watch the ocean go by or read a book and take in the beautiful sea air. It seems so peaceful and relaxing if you want a quiet area away from the pool loungers for example. I'll have to start really researching to find out which ships still have this appealing feature. Unfortunately many cruise lines seem to be replacing this. 😕

[@johnnolan5579]

@@Hisbannerislove I agree with your sentiment. We had a wonderful time at the back of the Konigsdam and met a lot of very nice people, but it can get very crowded. Strangely enough, the Norwegian Escape had those quieter areas, but the ship itself was jammed with people to the point of being unpleasant.

[@MosheHazan-l5b]

Just got back from an 11 day Iberian cruise on Neue Statendam and was my first ever cruise, it was amazing. We started in Copenhagen Denmark on September 3 and then boarded the ship on 9/6. We had sea day on 9/7 and then Dover England on 9/8. 2 more sea days and then Sept 11 in Porto Portugal, Sept 12 in Lisbon and then Sept 13 in Cadiz Spain. Finally Barcelona on 9/15 after a sea day and then off boarded in Civicchetiva (Rome) Italy and went straight to the airport because my flight was at 1:15pm back to SFO. I barely got to see Italy that day but at least we did the other countries and was pretty amazed. My favorite spot on the ship is the Rolling Stone Rock Room where I got to see an amazing British rock group 3 times on the cruise, being a rock guitarist myself I totally enjoyed that. Also loved the BB King Blues bar venue. I also had to do the art auction and bid on and won a magnificent art piece by Alexander Chen called Manhattan Celebration. (Old World Trade Center background with the Statue of Liberty in the foreground on 4th of July). My cabin was an inside room up on the 6th deck and we had 2 dressy nights in the formal dining room on this cruise. The only bad part is that it went by so fast and I gained a couple pounds from all the food I ate in the Lido market 😂😂. A fabulous Cruise and the countries we went to were amazing. Just wish I could have seen more of of England since we only got to see Dover, being a Port city,

[@ashley1400]

This is a very well done review! And everything mentioned about the ship I needed to know in just over 11 minutes. Thank you!

[@katmoonspeaks]

So excited to try Holland America on this ship in a few months!!!!

[@amybradley5821]

Thanks for the review, going on it the first week of March. I noticed better excursions as I’ve sailed with HAL before and they had no scuba diving . Now they offer scuba diving at each port. Seems they are starting to welcome younger folks . I love the quietness of HAL and I’m 50’s.

[@tipsfortravellers]

Have a great trip. It is a fab ship. They definitely seem to be improving excursions as you say.

[@susanrnbc]

Leaving week from tomorrow on the Nieuw Statendam. This was very helpful!

[@clumsydad7158]

Thank you, I recently cruised the Oosterdam to Alaska and enjoyed Holland America, and I am really intrigued by this new class of Holland America ships with a few extra modern and select options. Thanks much !

[@kha01ic83]

Thank you so much. going on a cruise next week and I wanted to know the best spots. Great review, keep up the good work!

[@tipsfortravellers]

Thanks for watching and good to hear you found it helpful

[@katherineshaw1]

All of your reviews are superb. Honest, realistic and simply spot on. We have always preferred Holland America...

[@tipsfortravellers]

Thanks. Great to hear you found it helpful. Holland America is great 👍🏻

[@patsadventures6381]

Gary, another great job on this video. We will be going on this ship October 5th out of Greece. I have been on so many cruise lines and this will be my first time on Holland America. After seeing the ship in your video, we are pretty excited! Love your content and keep up the good work!! Patrick

[@elliefinnegan1039]

if you’re cruising on any holland ship, you HAVE to go to the dive in and get their naked fries. they are the best things i’ve ever tasted 10/10 recommend

[@tipsfortravellers]

Good tip. I agree 👍🏻

[@dutchthespitfire3204]

Dutch fries= The Best

[@couperman1000]

Great video Gary, Ship looks wonderful and I love the more in depth shore excursion lounge

[@tipsfortravellers]

Thanks! I agree about the EXC centre

[@sevesellors2831]

Looks lovely love Holland America traditional but still well priced.

[@SeattleHooligan]

Thanks for the review. I can't wait to get on the boat this Sunday!

[@Brianas1998]

Awesome video! I’m so excited because I’ll be celebrating my 21st birthday on this cruise in 3 weeks!!

[@tipsfortravellers]

Awesome! Have a great trip

[@carlmorrison6901]

Thanks, Gary! We will be cruising on the Nieuw Statendam in April and this was a very informative introduction.

[@tipsfortravellers]

Good to hear you found it helpful. I hope you like the ship as much as I did. Where you cruising to on the ship?

[@carlmorrison6901]

Going on a 21 day adventure across the Atlantic, through Norway and ending in Amsterdam. Sailing out of Fort Lauderdale 21 April.

[@Stellaperez658]

Love your honest reviews! Thanks!

[@tipsfortravellers]

Great to hear! Thanks. Appreciate you watching 😀😀

[@judyjetson2706]

I'm booked on NS Dec 2019 to the Caribbean. MDR looks like a banquet hall. I'm excited for the Dutch restaurant. HAL IMO needs to improve their production shows. I am excited for an Opera performance. I love HAL for their great food & service. The bars look good

[@tipsfortravellers]

Have a great trip! Hope you enjoy the new shows

[@soniak2865]

when choosing your room be sure it is not near any music venue. we had to move to another room as the BB King lounge was one floor above us

[@tipsfortravellers]

Yes! Very good point about only going for cabins surrounded on all sides by other cabins to avoid those issues !!

[@rickmanley767]

We had the same thing happen to us!

[@lindawoodstrom2909]

I was in cabin 5021, avoid the cabins above the world stage. There is no 4th deck directly above the stage , but the 5th deck is. Horrendous noise from the very loud music. They wouldn’t move me, they said all rooms were occupied.

[@jenniferklimas2353]

We will be on this beautiful ship to Norway in May 2019. Thank you for this wonderful review, it was so informative!!

[@tipsfortravellers]

Fabulous! Great location. Hope you like the ship as much as I did

[@dannyfootball3608]

My wife and I and a couple of close friends just booked yesterday for a Norway cruise in May as well. I just wanted to learn about the ship and this review is definitely the most informative.

[@PhilFeedback]

Great video footage, thanks for sharing your video with us

[@georgew.3520]

Another excellent video, thank you! However, I didn't hear the 3pm afternoon tea mentioned. We find that a fantastic onboard excursion to the MDR. I hope it was good on your cruise too! Thanks again.

[@smokeypuppy417]

I'm taking this ship for a 2 week transatlantic cruise leaving from Rome next Sunday. I booked as a single for only 1066$. I looked the other day and it was even cheaper. Should be fun.

[@deekang6244]

That sounds amazing

[@rainerzufall6245]

It was here in Rostock-Warnemünde/Germany a few days ago i think. Impressive ship.

[@53pittmanjt]

Another valuable and enjoyable video as always - many thanks Mr. B! I'm booked on the Koningsdam in March 2019 so I enjoyed this as a preview of what I hope is a similar experience. I'm really looking forward to Tamarind which looks to be a big step up from some other lines' implementations of the Asian/Asian Fusion concept. Great review.

[@tipsfortravellers]

Thanks! Great to hear :-) I really like Tamarind and hope you will after may big raving....

[@Amdamguy]

Great review. Ship looks so much like the Koningsdam. Love the BB king blues club. Culinary Arts has AMAZING food.

[@tipsfortravellers]

Thanks. I have not been on Koningsdam as dates never worked but believe, as you say, is very similar. I really liked the ship a lot!

[@deekang6244]

I agree. We were on the Koningsdam last fall. It looks the same. We’ll be in the Statendam in a few months. Looking forward to it.

[@PhilFeedback]

Great video, Thanks for sharing. My wife & I are going on the Nieuw Statendam next month, we're looking forward to it.

[@tipsfortravellers]

lucky you! Have a great trip. I hope you like the ship as much as I did..

[@PhilFeedback]

@@tipsfortravellers Thanks very much!!!!! My wife and I have been on 2 previous trips on Holland America. Once to Alaska and one to the Panama canal, both times we had a balcony. We've got a verandah balcony on the upcoming cruise as well. I really enjoyed your 8 reasons why to have a balcony. Please check out my Travel videos when you get a chance to. Thanks

[@charding5566]

Phillip Riggins, We are booked on Nieuw Statendam for September 2019 Please let me know if you enjoyed this New Ship and any tips

[@PhilFeedback]

@@charding5566 I will. We're really excited about this upcoming cruise

[@mcd5478]

Really great review, a lot of info packed into a short time which is the way I like it! 👍🏼😉💗

[@tipsfortravellers]

Thanks so much. Appreciate you watching and looks like you watched more and left comments. Thanks 😀😀👍🏻

[@oceanside88]

Great to see HA getting a Refresh.

[@tipsfortravellers]

I agree 😀

[@thenauticalcat]

Thanks for the overview! Inspiring me to plan another HAL trip. (Your Westerdam video was extremely helpful for last trip's preparation.)

[@tipsfortravellers]

Thanks! Great to hear!!!

[@MrBenzo26]

Thanks. very good video. Now I'm even more excited to go on that ship!

[@JVJ9430]

Thanks, Gary. I'm on this one over Christmas. Very informative, much appreciated.

[@ModernWorldz]

I remember in 2006 I saw a meteorite plunge in to the ocean when I was in lido deck aft at around 2 am on the oosterdam ,somewhere in the mexico region.

[@thejokerspeaks]

We have our first suite booked on New Amsterdam, $150 higher than a veranda, for a short 5 night cruise. The ship looks great, love Holland American's food. I'm not liking everything going on with the Celebrity Edge, might send more of our business HAL's way if these changes go fleet wide.

[@joycedyck12]

Very enjoyable, hope to take a cruise in the not too distant future.

[@dawnbellerive4717]

Was just on the Kongingsdam and we were totally disappointed with the food in the market buffet area. All the hot food was cold. Many people complained but nothing was ever done. Breakfast eggs were all watered down. The hamburger place was great as the burgers and fries were hot. The ship itself was beautiful.

[@tedkoepfinger747]

I was looking forward to a review on this ship & it was a great one! Leaving out of Ft. Lauderdale on her in a few weeks. Looks awesome.

[@tipsfortravellers]

Have a great trip. Good to hear you enjoyed it

[@un2depic]

Thanks Gary. Will be crusing on January 20 for the ABC cruise

[@aarpranch9082]

Nieuw Statendam is my favorite ship!

[@ifeanyiani5356]

I look forward to cruising on Nieuw Statendam after COVID-19.

[@forstar3943]

Great review, thank you. Going on it next Sunday. Love HAL!

[@Kevin-ei1lb]

I would love to work in crewship someday🙂 great review

[@teresalewelling7318]

I can’t wait until we get to talk a cruise with y’all.

[@scottrichards3246]

Very well done. We are thinking about booking a cruise on this ship and we were wondering about it. Excellent job with your descriptions. Thank You...

[@torokossic2381]

This video reminds me 23 years ago when I first joined as a crew on board the old Statendam in Sandiego, oh my God almost ¼ century ago 😂

[@geekay2747]

Wow, maybe someday I will be able to afford a cruise. Thank you!

[@tipsfortravellers]

Hope so! You can cruise quite inexpensively if you happy trying an inside or ocean view cabin

[@sabrinarina4]

I usually book inside cabins because I'm a penny pincher and some cruise lines even allow monthly installments! It's possible!

[@ebenkeim]

Hi - my partner and I are very much considering taking a transatlantic cruise on the Nieuw Statendam this winter, and there is one issue that we can’t seem to get clarity on. During the days, is the screen playing shows/movies, and if so, how loud is the volume? My partner has a noise sensitivity, and appreciates a quiet poolside experience at least during the daytime. The movies at night is not an issue.

[@davidfarmer7555]

Good job Gary!

[@tipsfortravellers]

Thanks! Appreciate you watching 😀

[@Glogluxx]

How are the kids activities and pool areas in this cruise?

[@autry2012]

Thank you for your wonderful video! We really enjoy your video and watched almost every video. We plan to cruise to Alaska with Holland America, I understand there are 5 different ships to choose. 5 Best Holland America Line Cruise Ships for Your First Voyage ms Amsterdam. MS Amsterdam is a regal ship with unexpectedly sophisticated art and antique collections. ... ms Eurodam. Known for her elegant blend of historic cruise line atmosphere with contemporary upgrades, ms Eurodam successfully attracts classic cruisers and first-timers. ... ms Prinsendam. ... ms Westerdam. ... Nieuw Amsterdam. Which one would you recommend? I really appreciate it. Thank you again.

[@markrubin9449]

We had a lovely cruise. Everything first rate except for 5:15 P.M. early dinner seating. They should return it to 6:00 P.M.

[@gailhodlofski1900]

Do you know where the quad room bunk bed is stored? Heard over bed but is it tucked into ceiling so it isn't obvious?

[@trekgal3011]

First time cruisers here. We will be on this beautiful ship in three weeks. We are trying to be light packers and since we are flying into Florida, we will be traveling with just our carry ons and two back packs. I keep reading everywhere that you can take your carry on with you when you board the ship but have to wait for your luggage. Will we have to wait to get our two carry-ons once we are on the ship or can we take them right with us? Are they just calling our backpacks the “carry-ons?” Thanks everyone!

[@ksantolini]

Trek Gal are you doing the New Years cruise?

[@tipsfortravellers]

You can do self disembarking if you can carry your own luggage. Usually when they send the disembarking information you go to the guest services and tell them you want to self disembark and they give you a time and card to show at exit. It also means you get off as soon as the ship has been cleared

[@pwilkinson18]

You will be fine with your carry on bags both for boarding and disembarking. Just hang on to them and do not let the porters take them off you. But a good idea to have luggage tags on everything! Enjoy your trip, the ship looks lovely.

[@CatherineTaRealtor]

Are there closets in the Vista rooms???

[@pierrevalliereseafan]

Thx, Question ; i do not see any landramat ?

[@396fab]

Really enjoy your reviews! Last week we were on the Carnival Magic and moored next to the spectacular Nieuw Statendam. Upon setting sail the two ships treated us to a horn blast off! Quick clip on my channel. Cheers!

[@blatherskite9601]

Is eating & drinking the main focus?

[@jamesmadison6090]

I’m on the ship rn

[@timwolfers7880]

I just cruised this ship. Fabulous service throughout the ship. Canaletto menu has been redone, and it is far better than on previous (smaller) ships. Well worth the $15, and I expect it to increase as did Pinnacle. Pinnacle was outstanding also.

[@bertcopeland]

Did you mention on one of your videos a way to get in contact with others who will be going on your cruise, prior to departure? Loving your videos by the way. THANKS

[@irishinusa1615]

Thank you Gary. Very informative!! Are the pools heated? Would like to hear details on their packages v ROI! Are they worth it?

[@tipsfortravellers]

I don't think they are but will check as back on in July!

[@prebenhansen3945]

Great review, going on Niew Statendam i sep, did u eat in Pinnacle Grill?Whats the cover charge? And is it worth it? Keep those videos coming :0)

[@tipsfortravellers]

Fabulous. Yes. It is if you like steak for sure

[@angelaharrison4314]

I want to do the cruise from Florida to England but it's only one way. How would I get back to the states? Are there cruises that will bring you BACK?

[@caromitchell1125]

I live in U.K. and have booked a Rotterdam round trip for 2026 which is great as short flights

[@brianjmtz]

We'll be on this ship in January. Can't wait, been waiting for your review. I've seen the video 8 times. We got an amazing deal on a neptune suite. $600 per person with a casino offer. Too good to pass up. What were the big differences in Club Orange?

[@margaret77494]

Wow! How did you get this deal? We are doing a Norwegian fjord cruise in June and it was not that inexpensive. We booked one inside room and one suite. I think the inside room was 900.

[@SirRommy]

@@margaret77494 When you cruise changes the price A LOT! But, $600 for a Neptune suite IS an amazing price.

[@benzalkionium]

Just took this for a week to Norway. Nice ship, quiet and restful. Would be pretty nice if they ditched a premium restaurant or two for another lounge. The crows nest was always packed, the premium restaurant Tamarid at the back was always empty. Make that another lounge/game room. Also, the food was terrible. I mean shockingly, incredibly bad. Would do HAL again but will make sure it's another ship w/ a different set of cooks!

[@seanwilson7713]

Is there still a sun deck above the crow's nest and above Tamirind like on the Nieuw Amsterdam? Thanks for the great review.

[@tipsfortravellers]

Yes !

[@janemary8569]

Was that an actual clip of the BB King band onboard this year?

[@tipsfortravellers]

No unfortunately!

[@w.a.stewart3191]

Have you folks been on HA since Covid-19 ended?

[@SeanLXIV]

Good comprehensive review as always. Surprised to hear she only carries 2,600 passengers as her built up look suggests a much higher load

[@darlenekeogh4499]

Thinking about booking a cruise on this ship. Never been on one before. Can the seas get very rough there?

[@deekang6244]

We sailed the Koningsdam last fall. I did not like the dining area “Club Orange”. I liked the look of the MDR much better. I don’t understand the appeal of the Club Orange dining room. Hopefully the other perks are worth it.

[@rogerbellfield8817]

Hi Garry, Always look forward to your excellent reviews. Would you recommend Holland America Line as the best cruise line for an Alaskan cruise out of Vancouver or Seattle? Regards, Roger

[@tipsfortravellers]

I like out of Vancouver as gets into the area faster and no stop in a non Alaska port which is included as US regulations mean stopping in a non US port out of Seattle. But of course both options are great but I would choose Vancouver

[@pwilkinson18]

I like Seattle as Southwest flies there, and no immigration at the airports.

[@barbaralynch5139]

I wonder if Gelato has any non-dairy options for those of us unable to handle dairy?

[@tipsfortravellers]

I didn’t see any. But did not ask. Fingers crossed they do

[@edcornwell9520]

Hello Gary going Caribbean for new years on marella explorer 12 islands,do you have videos featuring nice beaches to visit Thanks Ed

[@tipsfortravellers]

Not many although do have for Dominica and St Kitts

[@stephenpart5623]

How can you design a ship for 14 day transAtlantic crossings without a library? Barbaric.

[@deekang6244]

Isn’t there a small one up on in the top?

[@sharonmishayev7382]

Thank you so much! Awesome video. Question - are there more suite benefits? Like priority in embarkation? Or is it just the Club Orange restaurant? ( For example, in Cunard they offer a special lounge, afternoon tea, special restaurant and priority in embarkation)

[@tipsfortravellers]

Yes priority embarking and disembarking and concierge service

[@andisetiawansingaraja]

They serve afternoon tea almost everyday for every guest for free (usually in the main dining room)

[@margaret77494]

What is club orange?

[@donnapier1575]

Has anyone gone on this ship and can talk about the WIFI? Is it reliable for communicating/facetiming with family at home?

[@pelidvd]

Hoping to book this trip for the family and was wondering where to get a good deal and save some money? Thanks in advance for any help or suggestions!

[@margaret77494]

Were you able to find a place for a good deal? I just booked through Vacations to go and got an okay deal, but not great. About $900 pp for an inside cabin and much more for a suite for 3.

[@davemcduckful]

Thank-you.

[@polycarphunter2257]

maybe you know the meaning for the term POSH. my mom told me the meaning long time ago.

[@opheliumzone4671]

I've been watching a lot of cruise ship videos lately. I noticed that none of the ships seem to have an option for black / African/Caribbean dining. Also haven't seen any Chinese food, which I'm fond of.

[@tipsfortravellers]

There is not any that have permanent Caribbean restaurants that I can think of! Good point. Some have Asian restaurants, like Holland America and on some Princess Ships - but mostly tends to abs served in the Lido Buffet restaurants very often

[@cosmic-fortytwo]

Does Holland America cater to solo travelers?

[@tipsfortravellers]

They do deals but not as much on having solo cabins. So usually surcharges .....

[@cosmic-fortytwo]

@@tipsfortravellers Cheers mate!

[@CocoaBeachLiving]

This thought just occurred to me, imagine the passengers on a cruise ship in the Titanic 1912 type of ship were suddenly transported to this ship, and could make any sense of it.. What thoughts would they have? This ship seems more my speed 👍👍🚢

[@elssmit146]

I will be going to Norway in July. What to avoid?

[@socialworkertravels169]

Do you know if they have eliminated smoking in the casino? I also am not a fan of being exposed to smoke.

[@leochen887]

HA is our favorite cruise line and Nieuw Statendam is one of our favorite ships. It would be a bit helpful if you narrated your excellent videos at a slower pace. Also, if your image were set off to one side of your video it would give viewers a greater view of the background; sort'a what Rick Steve does with his travel videos.

[@wildcardcrystalballloversl7439]

wow

[@MrJimmy-ox7fq]

Hi Gary and thank you for another great video! We are going on this ship in April 2019...the cabin reviews are very helpful.....we always go on HAL and have stayed in the best suites...but this time we're saving some money and going in a Veranda stateroom with balcony...we like deck 7....let me double check with you....do the Veranda staterooms just have a shower? (We prefer to only have a shower.)...thanx in advance.....see ya!

[@tipsfortravellers]

Yes just a shower. There are almost no cabins with a bath other than family cabins. Thanks for watching and here’s to a great next HAL cruise 😀

[@arlysveen7774]

Is this the one that has engine trouble, 3/23/2019? Slowly making it’s way back to Ft. Lauderdale.

[@tipsfortravellers]

Yes. It is. Weird as on the same day this ship and also Viking Sun lost engine power. It was pretty terrifying for the Viking ones as ship was adrift in huge waves and for a long time they were evacuating slowly by helicopter

[@ModernWorldz]

It's so big

[@marcelhorst1136]

Heb in 68 en 69. Op de Statendam gevaren

[@jfminton54]

Lincoln center gone, no cooking shows anymore

[@studiosinger]

That was insane over the top! Where’s the onboard Sunday chapel to praise God for a His grace on that spectacular ship? Or maybe those who take the cruise believe they really deserve all that?

[@ksantolini]

Keep Peace oh I deserve it :-)

[@CarmellaGoforth-m7j]

Friesen Path

[@bbb-cu6ew]

Just finished a ten day Quebec City to Boston on this ship (September 2022). Great food and great staff but opting for the "Have It All Package" of internet, fine dining, excursions and liquor was over promised and under delivered. Internet was useless even if you paid the additional $50 USD upgrade. Excursions booked up too quickly. Fine dining selection was done for you (you didn't get a choice). Open seating in the dining room left you to eat after 9 PM. While the music entertainment at night was excellent, daytime activities were left to your own accord. Cruise director lacked all enthusiasm. This ship is for you if you are looking for a non-excitable time.

[@ModernWorldz]

I miss hal

[@deekang6244]

It’s pretty well understood that if one person in a cabin purchases a package, then the other person is required to do so. I have never been on a cruise where this was not true. I cannot imagine why you would say it’s insulting. It’s simply an industry standard. I completely disagree. It was my favorite cruise ship. And it’s Half Moon Cay, it’s pronounced “key” but it’s spelled Cay. The decor is not poor, it’s pretty comparable to what I’ve seen. I don’t understand why you seem so determined to be negative about it. I loved the spa. It was clean, well stocked. Personnel very helpful. Towels taken away often. Wonderful steam room. Beautiful heated loungers. We’re going on another cruise and I’m definitely booking the spa. You seem to be attempting to make your opinions “facts”. They aren’t facts. Just opinions, which is fine. The Tamarind is indeed wonderful. Your spelling is atrocious. I deeply appreciate that the Lido serves food. I’ve been on cruises where people cough into the food, sneeze all over it, drop their food into other dishes, thus contaminating the entire bowl. No, thank you. I very much appreciate that the staff dishes it up, and they’ve always been very accommodating about what I want and how much. I have no idea why you would say it’s like a soup kitchen, it’s nothing of the sort. See how I turned my opinions into facts, just like you did? I think you are simply confused about what you like and what others may like.

[@iloper]

That was fast... Thanks anyway