Panama Canal Amsterdam v Nieuw Amsterdam Advice Please

Good Morning Everyone

I am considering a full transit of the Panama Canal in the 'dry season'.

One option is a January LAX departure on the Amsterdam; the other option is a March FLL departure on the Nieuw Amsterdam.

Current UK pricing NA is 20% higher than the Amsterdam.

Speciality dining is not an attraction to me - I have dietary restrictions.

However I do like multiple evening entertainment options.

Appreciate any advice.

Thanks in advance.

Annie

The Nieuw Amsterdam will definitely have more entertainment options than the Amsterdam. Like the BB Kings, Billboard, Lincoln Center Stage along with shows in the main lounge.

Good Morning Everyone

 

I am considering a full transit of the Panama Canal in the 'dry season'.

One option is a January LAX departure on the Amsterdam; the other option is a March FLL departure on the Nieuw Amsterdam.

Current UK pricing NA is 20% higher than the Amsterdam.

Speciality dining is not an attraction to me - I have dietary restrictions.

However I do like multiple evening entertainment options.

 

Appreciate any advice.

 

Thanks in advance.

 

Annie

We’ve been on both the Nieuw Amsterdam and the Zandaam, a twin to the Amsterdam. They’re both great. Nieuw Amsterdam is newer and larger, and livelier at night. The jazz club, and Billboard on Board, with the dueling pianos, are a ton of fun. The buffet is much nicer and larger, with more selections. There’s also a thermal suite with a great indoor (for a fee) jacuzzi.

The Amsterdam will have none of that, but it will be more intimate and comfortable. The Explorations Cafe is a really cozy space, with a library and these great eames chairs facing big picture windows.

So I think it’s a matter of what you’re looking for...

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We’ve been on both the Nieuw Amsterdam and the Zandaam, a twin to the Amsterdam. They’re both great. Nieuw Amsterdam is newer and larger, and livelier at night. The jazz club, and Billboard on Board, with the dueling pianos, are a ton of fun. The buffet is much nicer and larger, with more selections. There’s also a thermal suite with a great indoor (for a fee) jacuzzi.

The Amsterdam will have none of that, but it will be more intimate and comfortable. The Explorations Cafe is a really cozy space, with a library and these great eames chairs facing big picture windows.

So I think it’s a matter of what you’re looking for...

 

 

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Ideally I want a great library and good music options - greedy?? :)

Thanks

Annie

I like the NA better since it has the Signature Suite category, as compared to the Vista Suites on the Amsterdam (much smaller).