Who cruises on Nieuw Amsterdam?

[jp45atcc]

After a Panama Canal cruise aboard the Statendam, I am apprehensive about having booked Western Caribbean aboard Nieuw Amsterdam. Will the passengers be as old, or will this new ship with a shorter itinerary attract a diverse crowd? Please don't take this as senior bashing. It's simply a question about demographics.

[sail7seas]

I can't wait to sail Nieuw Amsterdam. We've sailed her sister five cruises and are sure we'll like this new ship just as much.

Hope you find a demographic that is acceptable to you on your cruise.
There is no guarantee at any time on any ship who will be your fellow cruisers.

(We are not on Social Security or Medicare yet so hope we're 'young enough'.??? :D )
Have a great cruise whichever you choose.

[RuthC]

There's many variables, but a shorter cruise tends to attract a younger crowd.

[albiewriter]

We are booked to sail on November 21, 2010; party of 6 in 3 cabins. We were on the Eurodam last so looking forward to the new ship.

[ariawoman]

I cruised on her in October and i'm 36. We saw all ages, from really young (not many kids though in the mediterranean) to the more senior (and I'll tell you some of the seniors were busier than me!).

I'd not be apprehensive in the least to board her again, from any port. Love her! I can't wait to try her again.

[Krazy Kruizers]

The older ships and longer cruises do tend to attrack older people as they have the vacation time to take these longer cruises.

The younger age group are limited to vacation time and tend to book the shorter cruises.

When we sailed on the Eurodam there were a lot of younger people on the ship.

[ginger and professor]

We are taking our late twenties age kids on this cruise over xmas and are looking forward to seeing the new ship. All the pictures have been spectacular. I have not read any negatives.

[kalliekae]

We're in our mid-50's and are boarding the NA on Sunday. Is that considered "old" to you? LOL

[IRL_Joanie]

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

[jtl513]

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 birthday ! :) :)

[msm0908]

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 Birthday Joanie! Have an awesome day!:)

[jp45atcc]

We're in our mid-50's and are boarding the NA on Sunday. Is that considered "old" to you? LOL

Old? Goodness no! Enjoy your youth!

[Mary Ellen]

Who cruises on Nieuw Amsterdam? Anyone who pays and shows up at the pier, passport in hand. ;)

[catl331]

My favorite ship now!!1:)

[Cruisin'Lady]

we will cruise her on the 2nd of Jan. for 2 weeks. Its our first" BIG SHIP"- experience. We can hardly wait! we are in our 50's,


HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOANIE!

[Typhoon1]

We all must be TOO OLD according to the OP.

[IRL_Joanie]

We all must be TOO OLD according to the OP.

In post 12 the OP says 50 is not old:)

and Thank you to jtl513 and CruisinLady:)

Joanie

[jena1]

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

have a great 58th birthday and many, many more!!!:):):)

[IRL_Joanie]

have a great 58th birthday and many, many more!!!:):):)

Thank You:)

Joanie

[aliaschief]

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.

[overthesea]

I've sailed many times with ALL ages. Never had a bad cruise.

[scottsanfilippo]

Was on the Westerdam and the Eurodam and saw a mix of all ages.

I'm booked on the Dec 12th western Caribbean cruise out of Lauderdale on the NA. I'm 39 and traveling with a 73 and a 38 year old!

[boingy300]

Was on the Westerdam and the Eurodam and saw a mix of all ages.

I'm booked on the Dec 12th western Caribbean cruise out of Lauderdale on the NA. I'm 39 and traveling with a 73 and a 38 year old!


Hey I'm on that cruise 12/12 as well. We are in our 40s. First time on HAL (Husband is doing an anesthesia seminar on board). There is a roll call but I am bad about remembering names so you may have posted? We are meeting at the sky bar? after the muster. (Told you I was bad w/ names)
Karen

[bepsf]

Its our first" BIG SHIP"- experience. We can hardly wait!

Nowadays, it's considered a Medium-Sized ship...
...for a Big Ship experience - you'd need to book "Something of the Seas"
;)

I've been cruising HAL since I was in my late 30's and I'm now well into my 40's - I don't care if the other pax are "nearly dead" as I'm there to relax, unwind and see the world with my friends and family.

[Diane Rose]

I have sailed 3 HAL cruises, all 7 days, and all a blend of age groups. I expect that our upcoming Eurodam cruise will be the same. DH and I are in our 50's and have made friends with cruisers of all ages.

I would tend to agree that the longer the cruise, the older the demographic. This is probably true of any cruise line.

Diane

[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.