HAL vs Windstar on a longer itinerary to Iceland

[TLMTravels]

We are looking at the 21 Day Ultimate Viking Explorer on HAL this summer . It is a 21 day itinerary . We have not cruised with HAL in years because we have really prefer smaller ships ie Windstar . The reason for considering this is having a ship with more venues to enjoy in the much cooler weather . We also enjoy evening entertainment and that is not a strong suit for Windstar . Would love to get some feedback .Thanks !

[crystalspin]

Welcome to Cruise Critic!

 

So, does Windstar sail a similar itinerary?

 

Many will tell you that evening entertainment is not HAL's strong suit either... but the Nieuw Statendam does have the Music Walk and as you know, other venues to watch the sea (or people-watch).

 

We're booked on the 35-day Voyage of the Vikings with HAL in 2025 (moved from this summer for family reasons). ETA: the itinerary is the thing.

 

Edited April 8 by crystalspin

[cruisemom42]

Important to know what the itineraries/ships are for each.

 

One word of warning, in small ports (e.g., if you're going to Greenland) tendering can take a long time on the bigger ships.