Just returned from a wonderful week at sea on the Oosterdam. Everything was as we expected and the trip was very exciting.

Embarkation- Arrived around 11:00 a.m. with no waiting line so check in was fast and easy. Waited about 20 - 30 min. to board and was on ship by 11:45 a.m. sitting in the Lido restaurant having lunch. Great way to start out. By 1:00 p.m. rooms were ready and luggage came within 30 minutes of that.

Ports- Juneau was our least favorite, however, we still enjoyed the visit. Saw lots of whales and the weather couldn't have been better. Sunny and 65. Sitka was nice port however prices for souvenirs are higher than the other ports. Only bought a couple of things, toured on our own and had good time. Rained all day. Ketchikan was our favorite. Did the Lumberjack Show and toured on our own. Such a quaint town and it didn't rain while we were there. Good place for souvenirs and also for totems. Victoria was very pretty, however, we didn't go into to town but for about 1 hr. We are not really into flowers and gardens, but it was a nice stop. Read more