Wdavid1019 Posted July 27, 2019 #1 Share Posted July 27, 2019 Would please like advice relative to choosing between Westerdam and Neuw Amsterdam for an Alaskan voyage? Obviously Neuw is newer but a little more expensive or Westerdam older but can get a better class cabin. Always tradeoffs, but although both ships did a retrofit in 2017, I am guess I am asking is Neuw being slightly nicer overall since it is a newer ship worth going on relative to getting a slightly better cabin by going on Westerdam? Thanks so much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted July 27, 2019 #2 Share Posted July 27, 2019 Have sailed on both ships quite a few times. My preference is the Nieuw Amsterdam as she has the Tamarind Restaurant which we love. JMO -- food is better than the Pinnacle Grill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moriah Posted July 27, 2019 #3 Share Posted July 27, 2019 Westerdam is one of the Vista class ships, and yes, it's a bit older than the NA, but I don't think you'll feel that "age difference" in the least. I disagree strongly with your assumption that the NA is "nicer". As already mentioned, NA has the Tamarind, which I agree is a great restaurant, but overall, for Alaska especially, the Westerdam being slightly smaller I think is an advantage. If you can afford a better category cabin on Westerdam, it's a no-brainer. I think you will love Westerdam. She is wonderful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bennybear Posted July 27, 2019 #4 Share Posted July 27, 2019 The Westerdam had an update, new larger TVs, refreshed decor, she was lovely. Haven’t been on the N A for awhile, not sure if she has the new tv system? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuthC Posted July 28, 2019 #5 Share Posted July 28, 2019 35 minutes ago, bennybear said: Haven’t been on the N A for awhile, not sure if she has the new tv system? The Nieuw Amsterdam had the upgraded TV system when I sailed her a few years ago. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisyloo Posted July 28, 2019 #6 Share Posted July 28, 2019 They are both nice ships and we enjoyed our cruises on both of them. The only thing we preferred on the N. Amsterdam was that it has the Tamarind restaurant which we love. But if you can get a better cabin on the Westerdam for the same price, I would probably do that. Either way you will have a great cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wdavid1019 Posted July 28, 2019 Author #7 Share Posted July 28, 2019 thank you all very much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RocketMan275 Posted July 28, 2019 #8 Share Posted July 28, 2019 24 minutes ago, Wdavid1019 said: thank you all very much! We've been on both. We didn't enjoy Tamarind as much as some and don't think it should be the deciding factor. Our last cruise was on NAM and so is our next cruise. We would have preferred a Vista class because we love the aft suites on Westerdam deck five. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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