Oosterdam Review

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Review for the Southern Caribbean Cruise on Oosterdam
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Charlotte T.
10+ Cruises • Age 80s

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Sail Date: Jan 2017
Cabin: Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom

We chose this cruise because it was 14 days continuous, not a back to back which we hate. Also the price was right for a last minute booking.

The ship was in very good condition, cabin clean, not too sure I like the new configuration, I never saw anybody at the Atrium Bar, cannot figure why it is there. I also question the music walk, at least it is easy to find. the classical quartet was very good, but we enjoyed mostly the Billboard with Anderson and Paul. The entertainment on the main stage was so so except for when the singers and dancers were performing, we have seen enough of jugglers, comedians and magicians over the years. Everybody liked the BBC documentary with the orchestra but the second film "Sully" cannot count as entertainment on the main stage. As a whole we were not overly impressed with the entertainment and the room is too small for the size of the ship. Another point is there is no real area to dance, maybe the R&B but it is not the music for that.

The service as usual was excellent and it is mostly why we stay with Holland America. The only exception was in the Lido restaurant where nobody would help with carrying a plate when somebody has a cane or walker, otherwise they were good a refilling water and iced tea. The food became boring after 3 or 4 days, salad bar was great and the service exceptionnel. I really appreciated that they could make Gluten free Pizza and pasta with good knowledge of cross contamination and all that with a nice smile. I have Celiac disease and it is very important for me. The same in the dining-room where they gave me the menu the night before to fill out, the stewards always made sure I had every thing I need. I could have used some Gluten free bread on the Lido.

Cabin Review

Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom

Cabin VA

Clean, had to request new pillows as our were completely when you put your head on it. The service was excellent.

Port Reviews

Tampa

Had the good fortune of finding this brand new Hampton Inn & Suites by the airport with free Shuttle from the airport and also the 2 big shopping centres, including the international.

Key West

Interesting place would love to come back for a week.

San Juan

Just stay around the port are area. Interesting.

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