Our family of seven just spent a fantastic Thanksgiving holiday sailing to the Mexican Riviera on the Oosterdam.
Hotel: Holiday Inn on the Bay
We all arrived in San Diego on Friday, 11/21, from our respective cities, Dallas, Chicago, and Detroit, without incident. We chose the Holiday Inn on the Bay, which is directly across from the pier on N. Harbor Drive. This property is very convenient as you can simply walk across the street to the HAL terminal. The hotel was a very nice three star property, with large, clean, modern rooms, all with large balconies overlooking downtown or the harbor. The staff is competent and friendly. William, the concierge, was most helpful in arranging transportation and recommending nice, kid friendly restaurants. Holiday Inn also offers free shuttle service to and from the airport, and the even made a special run to the San Diego Zoo on the back end of our trip. Free of charge!! We highly recommend this hotel.
Oosterdam SS8085 is an adjoining room to SS8083. The door joining these suites is situated in such a way that you lose one of three closets. This is a pretty big deal. Nice balcony. Whirlpool bath tub did not work. most comfortable beds at sea.