Tallassie Posted September 17, 2008 #1 Share Posted September 17, 2008 I am booking a cruise on the Eurodam for the Baltics and have two questions I need help with. 1) Which side of the ship offers the best viewing, or doesn't it matter? 2) Which verandahs should be avoided? (This year I had a verandah on the Prinsendam over the Lounge and couldn't sleep until the last show was over!) Are there some that are better sized or located? Tallahassie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuthC Posted September 17, 2008 #2 Share Posted September 17, 2008 1) Which side of the ship offers the best viewing, or doesn't it matter? I'm in the it doesn't matter camp. Now, I'm a cave dweller, so I do my viewing from the public decks. But, that means I get all the views, too! There's beautiful views on both sides in one port or another, and there's also some pretty bad views when docked in some places. While sailing in/out the Stockholm archipelago you'll do best being outside, preferably on a forward deck. If the weather is bad, I'd suggest the Crow's Nest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhannah Posted September 17, 2008 #3 Share Posted September 17, 2008 We were in a stern VA on deck 7 and really liked the location. We could see both port and starboard views. Plus, our stateroom and verandah were deeper than other VA cabins by a good bit. I'd snag one of those. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beebob1 Posted September 17, 2008 #4 Share Posted September 17, 2008 We were in a stern VA on deck 7 and really liked the location. We could see both port and starboard views. Plus, our stateroom and verandah were deeper than other VA cabins by a good bit. I'd snag one of those. Would the VA cabins on deck four also be deeper since the location is over the stern? We are in 4182, almost dead center of Eurodam. Is the view plexiglass or solid wall steel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtl513 Posted September 17, 2008 #5 Share Posted September 17, 2008 2) Which verandahs should be avoided? (This year I had a verandah on the Prinsendam over the Lounge and couldn't sleep until the last show was over!) Are there some that are better sized or located?Cabins 4001 thru 4042 have just the steel-wall railings instead of plexiglas, so you can't see anything but sky when seated. Also, 2/3 of them are over the show lounge. Cabins 4166 and 4168 have double-width balconies - they are approximately 7.5 ft by 18 ft !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beebob1 Posted September 17, 2008 #6 Share Posted September 17, 2008 4168 is Shower Only. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sea Island Lady Posted September 17, 2008 #7 Share Posted September 17, 2008 Cabins 4001 thru 4042 have just the steel-wall railings instead of plexiglas, so you can't see anything but sky when seated. Also, 2/3 of them are over the show lounge. Cabins 4166 and 4168 have double-width balconies - they are approximately 7.5 ft by 18 ft !! I had 4022 on the Noordam and loved it! The balcony was extra wide - 7.5'. Although the railing was steel, I liked it better - reminded me of a true ocean liner, and we could certainly see some sights when seated. Also, the railing gave me a better sense of privacy. I took the following photos from my chair, while my sister was looking out at the Stromboli Volcano from her chair. ;) Does anyone know if the steel Verandahs on the Eurodam are extra wide, as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhannah Posted September 17, 2008 #8 Share Posted September 17, 2008 We are in 4182, almost dead center of Eurodam. Is the view plexiglass or solid wall steel? All at the stern have plexiglass, great for viewing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twickenham Posted September 18, 2008 #9 Share Posted September 18, 2008 Some pictures of the verandahs on the Eurodam that I took when she was in QC last week: Aft verandahs View of starboard verandahs and glass elevators Forward verandahs with steel railing Observation deck semi-circle verandahs Close-up of VA4053 verandah on deck 4 - as you can see, it does not cut in as the deck plan shows, but extends all the way to be flush with the forward verandahs, thus making it huge! (the disadvantage being that it is very open to the verandahs above) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonlight Beach Posted September 18, 2008 #10 Share Posted September 18, 2008 We have a VT guarantee booked for our 18 day transatlantic in April. I know we most likely won't get the VT and I'm confortable with having a veranda any where on the ship. I noticed online that all the VA aft cabins are booked except for those on deck 4. I'm considering calling my TA and changing to one of the afts on deck 4, but I'm concerned that there may be a good reason those afts are available. Is there something dreadful about the location of those cabins vs. the afts on the higher decks? Should I go ahead and book? It's only a couple of hundred more... By the way, nice pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luv2travelWA Posted September 18, 2008 #11 Share Posted September 18, 2008 We are in the VERY early stages of learning about the Eurodam, so I appreciate the photos and discussions about the verandahs. Keep the information coming!!! /christine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luv2travelWA Posted September 18, 2008 #12 Share Posted September 18, 2008 I apologize for the 2nd post - I forgot to subscribe! /christine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sea Island Lady Posted September 18, 2008 #13 Share Posted September 18, 2008 Twickenham - Great photos of the ship! Are the aft verandahs staggered like on the other Vista Class ships, or are they straight up and down as they appear in the photo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamaofami Posted September 18, 2008 #14 Share Posted September 18, 2008 I was just in 5192, a VA stern on the Eurodam. The veranda is much smaller than those on the Noordam. It's mostly covered except if you stand at the railing. We happened to get lots of sun because of the pooosition of the ship. I was in 5186 on the Noordam, same exact location..over one...and the veranda was much bigger and had enough uncovered area to put a chair there, but that area was exposed to those above you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhannah Posted September 18, 2008 #15 Share Posted September 18, 2008 Are the aft verandahs staggered like on the other Vista Class ships, or are they straight up and down as they appear in the photo? They are tiered, but not to the extent they are on the Vista ships. There's a slight rake to the stern when looking from the side, but not much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tallassie Posted September 18, 2008 Author #16 Share Posted September 18, 2008 I am booking a cruise on the Eurodam for the Baltics and have two questions I need help with. 1) Which side of the ship offers the best viewing, or doesn't it matter? 2) Which verandahs should be avoided? (This year I had a verandah on the Prinsendam over the Lounge and couldn't sleep until the last show was over!) Are there some that are better sized or located? Tallahassie Thanks for your responses. I would have loved the maximum view cabins, but with cost considerations, I've booked a VE guarantee instead. Tallassie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boytjie Posted September 18, 2008 #17 Share Posted September 18, 2008 Twickenham - Great photos of the ship! Are the aft verandahs staggered like on the other Vista Class ships, or are they straight up and down as they appear in the photo? Here's another view of the stern: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sea Island Lady Posted September 18, 2008 #18 Share Posted September 18, 2008 Thanks all! Yes, this last photo does show the verandah being more boxy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyM Posted September 18, 2008 #19 Share Posted September 18, 2008 I noticed online that all the VA aft cabins are booked except for those on deck 4. I'm considering calling my TA and changing to one of the afts on deck 4, but I'm concerned that there may be a good reason those afts are available. Is there something dreadful about the location of those cabins vs. the afts on the higher decks? I had an aft cabin, 4155, just last week, and it was terrific. In fact, the verandahs on Deck 4 are extend a little farther than those on the upper decks, so ours was quite spacious. That cabin is on the starboard side, which (on the New York - Quebec City cruise) was the one used for docking, lots of fun to watch. The only disadvantage I can think of was that it was a bit of a hike to the forward attractions like the library, but that's certainly true of aft cabins on any deck. It's a nice "neighborhood" and I hope you get a chance to enjoy it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8373seth Posted September 18, 2008 #20 Share Posted September 18, 2008 Would the VA cabins on deck four also be deeper since the location is over the stern? We are in 4182, almost dead center of Eurodam. Is the view plexiglass or solid wall steel? We are in 4183 in Nov. I will take lots of pics so you can see before you go in December. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beebob1 Posted September 20, 2008 #21 Share Posted September 20, 2008 We are in 4183 in Nov. I will take lots of pics so you can see before you go in December. Thanks, can't wait to see :D Have a great cruise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timetravellers Posted September 20, 2008 #22 Share Posted September 20, 2008 We are in 4183 in Nov. I will take lots of pics so you can see before you go in December. We are in 4183 in November next year. Please post lots of pictures! Thanks Gail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bepsf Posted September 20, 2008 #23 Share Posted September 20, 2008 They are tiered, but not to the extent they are on the Vista ships. There's a slight rake to the stern when looking from the side, but not much. The rake to the stern is no more than 18" per deck - It's practically vertical. Even so, I'd choose any verandah before a VT... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kkecu2006 Posted November 16, 2008 #24 Share Posted November 16, 2008 Helloooo! I am new here...and was browsing around and saw that someone here sailed away today in cabin 4183 on the Eurodam! My boyfriend and I are in that same cabin next Sat (Nov 22)! Interesting...let us know how you like it! :) Kelly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PMK Posted November 16, 2008 #25 Share Posted November 16, 2008 I will be in 4185 on 11/29 and am glad to post pictures after I return. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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