Which Verandah on Nieuw Amsterdam?

[Rippo]

Thinking about a Caribbean cruise on the Nieuw Amsterdam this Spring.

 

Family of 3, including a 14 year old.

 

We would prefer mid-ship, lower and a nice balcony.

 

I've read about the possible view of the tops of the lifeboats, I don't think we'd care about that, but we would want a good balcony and a quiet cabin.

 

Suggestions? Thanks.

Edited August 14, 2019 by Rippo
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[oakridger]

Welcome to Cruise Critic Rippo.

For three people with a teen I recommend a Signature Suite (extra bathroom space!) on deck 6 midship.  You can see the tops of the lifeboats when looking straight down, but it has not bothered me a bit. It's quiet with decks of cabins only above and below.  Verandas on deck 5 midship have the top of lifeboats right at floor level of the veranda so are in your view more.

 

I love the Nieuw Amsterdam!

 

~Nancy

Edited August 14, 2019 by oakridger
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[catl331]

9 minutes ago, oakridger said:

Verandas on deck 5 midship have the top of lifeboats right at floor level of the veranda so are in your view more.

.. and they have shallow balconies ... just about 4.5 ft.  OP, look through the pictures on  http://halfacts.com/signature-class/ to see what the balconies and views of the lifeboats are like.

 

On the N.A. we loved our deck 8 mid-ship cabin with a 7-ft deep balcony and an overhang from the Lido that gave us extra shade, but that doesn't fit your preference for lower.

Edited August 14, 2019 by catl331