Westerdamn & Statendamn? Usually on Princess

[nini]

We have been on only one HAL ship. To us, it seemed very old and rickety.

We are now Platinum on Princess who has now completely changed the

itinerary we had booked for Sept. 2021.

 

So, I have found great itineraries on HAL on the Westerdamn and Statendamn

which almost totally match the itinerary we wanted.

I would love some feedback regarding these two ships. We usually book an aft

cabins and would like to know the size and what you think about the locations on the different decks.

 

In 2008, we were on the Oosterdamn and there was smoking allowed in the cabins and on balconies.

I am assuming the smoking policy has changed?

 

Thank you all!

[bennybear]

We  were on the Westerdam last year and it had been updated very nicely.   We also spent several weeks on the Koningsdam  sister ship to the Nieuw Statendam.   She is a beautiful new ship.  Some of the balconies on the fourth deck are larger.   We too are Platinum on Princess but we’re disappointed in the crowding on the Royal Princess and lack of a wrap around promenade.  

[nini]

On 9/13/2020 at 9:51 AM, Cruise Raider said:

 

 bennybear- Thank you for your response. I was unable to

remove the above info in the box.

[bennybear]

You’re welcome,  I can’t see anything in the box.

we had an aft balcony on the Zuiderdam, sister to the Westerdam, that was larger but can’t remember whether it was 4 or 5.   Somehow I think 5.  It was great!  

I forgot to add that the ships are non smoking except for a spot outside  by the lido now.  It’s a huge improvement.  

 

Edited September 26, 2020 by bennybear

[catl331]

On 9/26/2020 at 1:49 PM, bennybear said:

remember whether it was 4 or 5.   Somehow I think 5.

On 5 the overhang would extend all the way to the railing.

[Dismomx5]

We've been on the Nieuw Statendam once, and Westerdam's sister ship Zuiderdam twice.  We liked both ships very much and would book either in a heartbeat! Enjoy your cruise!

[Nang]

Based on your opening paragraph I am very confident you would much more enjoy the Nieuw Statendam. Newer and bigger, but not huge.