spunke Posted June 15, 2013 #1 Share Posted June 15, 2013 Considering a January westerdam cruise and looking at an Aft balcony- ie 5189 or any other on deck 4-6. Can anyone tell me if the balcony is larger then a side cabin and if there are any recomendations for a better room/ deck Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted June 15, 2013 #2 Share Posted June 15, 2013 Have you checked out Joanie's sticky to see what some of them look like? You can also check the Zuiderdam and Oosterdam and Noordam for pictures as they are sister ships. http://abqreunion2008.com/Westerdam/index.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spunke Posted June 15, 2013 Author #3 Share Posted June 15, 2013 Thanks for the tip- but that link didn't work - any others? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overinvester Posted June 15, 2013 #4 Share Posted June 15, 2013 Just returned from the Neiw Amsterdam and had aft balcony 8169. Huge deck that wrapped AROUND side of ship as well as the traditional deck. Wonderful room and would do it again in a heartbeat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catl331 Posted June 15, 2013 #5 Share Posted June 15, 2013 You can also check the Zuiderdam and Oosterdam and Noordam for pictures as they are sister ships. http://abqreunion2008.com/Westerdam/index.html The Noordam's aft balconies are not like the other three. Thanks for the tip- but that link didn't work - any others?Did you go down to the bottom of the page and choose a deck? For examplehttp://abqreunion2008.com/Westerdam/Deck-5.html shows you 5184 and http://abqreunion2008.com/Westerdam/Deck-7.html shows 7138 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Vict0riann Posted June 15, 2013 #6 Share Posted June 15, 2013 There's a Sticky called "An Introduction to the Ships and Classes". In that thread, on page 5, (it's post No. 91) is a great photo of the aft of the Westerdam! I know it doesn't give the sizes, but Happy Cruiser's photo really shows what the balconies look like and is very impressive. Sorry, I don't know how to post the link, but it's not hard to find. I want one! :) Ann Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajcruiser Posted June 15, 2013 #7 Share Posted June 15, 2013 We had that aft cabin on the Westerdam in Alaska in the past. The balcony is much deeper than the equivalent side balcony but it is completely enclosed. You are fully protected from wind and foul weather, but you will get minimal to no sun. We loved it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan1618 Posted June 15, 2013 #8 Share Posted June 15, 2013 Considering a January westerdam cruise and looking at an Aft balcony- ie 5189 or any other on deck 4-6. Can anyone tell me if the balcony is larger then a side cabin and if there are any recomendations for a better room/ deck Thank you 5189 is an aft balcony (not corner aft, so it does not wrap around.) It is MUCH bigger than a side balcony, with the biggest difference being that is much DEEPER. From rail to room, it is probably about 15 feet deep. The other benefit of it (depending on your preference) is that it is completely covered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaBands Posted June 16, 2013 #9 Share Posted June 16, 2013 and they are definitely deeper than the side cabins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westcoastcruiser Posted June 17, 2013 #10 Share Posted June 17, 2013 Were on the Westerdam earlier this year and had that exact cabin 5189. It was very nice! Balcony was huge with 2 recliners, two arm chairs, a foot stool and a round table with plenty of space to move around. Yes, it is totally covered which is exactly what we wanted. We could look down on the balconies of the cabins below us on deck 4, which were half covered. It was very quiet. We understand this cabin is slightly wider than the one next door which comes into play at the foot of the bed. Would not hesitate to book this cabin again, but we are "aft lovers". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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