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Thank you for the reply and help. I did just find out that they “upgraded” us to deck 5 midship. I guess it’s a moot point now anyway, but thanks for the info!

Well, never mind. I just got an email and found out we have been “upgraded” to deck 5, midship. Time to re-print luggage tags… That does make me wonder if we were in the quarantine area originally…Either way, we aren’t now. Thanks for the help.

@oakridger No, I don’t know anything, the only thing I know is I would prefer not to get COVID on the cruise and ruin my vacation. It just seems to me that being right next door to dozens of rooms with COVID positive people would increase the likelihood of catching it. But, I could be totally wrong about it. If the ventilation system is completely separate, then I’m sure it will be fine. I’m probably worrying over nothing. I think what got me concerned was when I read that the isolation area was deck 6 FWD, which is where we are staying. That’s why I was trying to make sure it was at least on the opposite side of the ship. Surely they would couldn’t accidentally sell cabins in the quarantine area… Again, probably over thinking it, but it would still be nice to know where it was…

Thats good to know. Thanks!

Does anyone know exactly where the quarantine area is on the Nieuw Amsterdam? I just read that it is on deck 6 FWD, but I can’t seem to get an answer as to which side of the ship? Port or Starboard? We are booked on deck 6 FWD starting on Sunday and I am worried we are too close to the quarantine area…

I booked with a Holland America cruise consultant (or whatever they are called). So I guess that would be the same as booking directly with HA?

I am the same cruise and have never received an upgrade offer. I wonder how you receive these upgrade offers?

I see you can buy the unlimited laundry package on the website before you get on board… Do most of you buy it before or after you board? Will the price change?

I have never cruised the inside passage before (or Alaska for that matter)… Are there ever any portion where all you see is ocean, like in the Caribbean? Or, is land always visible? Also, how is the Ocean in terms of being calm or rough in this particular path?

Thanks for all the info! We will be on the same ship in July. Besides the live music venues, do you remember what some of the evening shows or presentations were? Possibly what time they started? Thanks!