Question: Deck Chairs & Lincoln Center

[Queenvee]

I was just on the Nieuw Statendam and am considering the Oosterdam, Westerdam and Zuiderdam for my next cruise in 2023 (TA or Japan).  I know they're a different ship class than the NS and not as new.  After many cruises, I know that two very important things for me are:  (1) sitting on a deck chair on the Promenade deck reading and watching the water go by and (2) the Lincoln Center stage performances.  I've watched various videos of these 3 ships but I figured I'd come to the experts for info!!  Re:  #1, do all these ships typically place deck chairs on the Promenade deck (weather pemitting)?  Re:  #2, the NS had a great space for Lincoln Center that provided seats in a lounge format (e.g. groupings in different areas of the room, set up for 2 or 4 people) but I saw a video for one of the other 3 ships that showed seating for Lincoln Center as rows of lined up chairs - like a meeting.  That would be reason for me to choose another of the ships, so I would be very interested in your information about the Lincoln Center venues for these 3 ships.  Thank you very much!

[IPB4IGO]

We were on the Zuierdam this year. Yes, there are deck chairs on the promenade deck, and, yes, the Lincoln Center had rows of moveable chairs, like a meeting.

 

Edited September 16, 2022 by IPB4IGO
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[AV8rix]

ALL of the Vista-class ships (Westerdam, Oosterdam, Zuiderdam, Noordam) are configured as shown in photo of Lincoln Center venue provided by @IPB4IGO, and all have steamer chairs on the prom deck.

Edited September 16, 2022 by AV8rix

[Queenvee]

Thank you both for the speedy and helpful response.  Good news about the deck chairs and not so good about Lincoln Center...I guess I could arrive early and get a spot on one of the sofas, or at the back of the room.

[Chickadee910]

But right outside the Lincoln center on the Zuiderdam there is a sitting area with sofas and chairs and tables for drinks.