I chose Nieuw Amsterdam for my upcoming Alaska trip in May. This is my first time to Alaska. I decided on NA because of the itinerary. We are sailing from Whittier to Hubbard Glacier, Glacier Bay, Juneau, Skagway, Ketchikan, through the inside passage to Vancouver. I wanted to see the glaciers. Another reason is that I do like ships the size of NA and Noordam. I like smaller ships. I had friends who sailed on NA and they loved it. To be honest, it doesn't take much to make me happy. I will be on vacation with my siblings and intend to enjoy it.