Who cruises on Nieuw Amsterdam?

[Maverick430]

I am 26 and my wife is 35. Since our last adventure on the Westerdam, I have yet to find a cruise that provides an all-around great experience that we had on HAL. I am torn between the Eurodam on 12/17/11 or the NA on 01/2/12. The NA is a 6 day cruise, and the Eurodam is 7. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

[Cruisin'Lady]

I will be turning 65 next year and supposedly old to some but don't feel it. People should do their homework on cruising. After my wife and I spent 52 years combined years serving our country in the United States Air Force and not being able to cruise. It's finally our time.

 

Who in the (still working) force can take off for thirty or more days to go on a cruise. IMO it doesn't matter what cruise line you are on because if its a very long cruise your not going to get too many "young people" on-board.

 

Seven and ten day cruises becomes a different story and you will most likely, with no guarantee, experience a more diverse age group of passengers.

 

When I see a elderly person walking slowly around a ship, or a disabled person I just thank God that I can still do this and admire those who still have the love of cruising enough to endure the hardships of traveling with their disabilities or age limitations. God bless them all.

 

My Mother and Father always taught me to respect anyone older than me and I still do. One of the main reasons we spent twenty six years each protecting them and all of you.

 

Got a gripe about a cruise not going quite right? Ask any of our great military members tonight if they would like to take your place. God Bless Our Troops.

very well said!

[RuthC]

I am torn between the Eurodam on 12/17/11 or the NA on 01/2/12. The NA is a 6 day cruise, and the Eurodam is 7. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

My knee-jerk reaction is to go for the longer cruise.

However, stopping to think a bit, I would have to ask, is there a major difference in price? Is one itinerary preferable to the other? Is the price and availability of airfare a consideration?

[Maverick430]

My knee-jerk reaction is to go for the longer cruise.

 

However, stopping to think a bit, I would have to ask, is there a major difference in price? Is one itinerary preferable to the other? Is the price and availability of airfare a consideration?

 

Hey Ruth thanks for the response. It's about $100 dollars difference between the two. I live in Florida so airfare is not an issue. I like the east Caribbean but prefer a newer ship. The main issue is my wife is in school for nursing and her school is out from December 17 - Jan 10. I like the Crown Princess itinerary that goes to the Deep South from Fort Lauderdale similar to that of the Westerdam. I wish HAL was doing the same itinerary during the time we have to cruise. Is there a big difference between the Eurodam and NA?

[RuthC]

Is there a big difference between the Eurodam and NA?

Decor. The Nieuw Amsterdam is brand new, but the E-dam isn't much older.

All else being equal, I would go for more days on a cruise ship. :D

[jtl513]

Is there a big difference between the Eurodam and NA?

It's mostly decor differences, but there are a few other minor things. The Nieuw A does not have the Atrium Bar on the main deck. Suites 10005 and 10006 on the N.A. are "spa" and have forward-facing windows. 11001 to 11010 on the N.A. have full-size balconies instead of the "Juliet" balconies of the E'dam. The N.A. Canaletto and Lido cabanas are on the starboard side, and there are only 5 cabanas, which are larger than each of the E'dam's eight. The tenders on the N.A. are newer models, and I think they are roomier, quieter, and faster than those on the Eurodam or other HAL ships.

 

That's all I can think of off-hand, but there may be other small non-decor differences.

[Maverick430]

John and Ruth,

 

Thank you both for the information. I am going with the Eurodam, December 17, 2011. Thanks again.

 

Ryan

[kruzzer]

I am 58 (today) and hubby is 65 (66 in February). We cruise on Her and any other HAL ship that goes where we want to go, when we want to go:)

 

Joanie

 

Happy, Happy B'day Joanie! DW Lauri hits da big 6-oh in Feb! I'm told I look much younger... I'll let you decide when we see you all in 3 weeks!

 

Tom

[m steve]

when boarding and not your Medicare card.:rolleyes:

[Himself]

I think a shorter Itinery should bring younger people. We certainly had a good mix on the Eurodam in October. I was surprised by the number of Children I saw on the cruise.

 

By the way I am 71 so I hope you don't consider me too old. If you saw me you would guess my age as about 50.