Oosterdam Review
4.0 / 5.0
extex1
First Time Cruiser • Age 60s
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Sail Date: May 2017
Cabin: Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom
My husband contacted our cruise specialist, and they set the whole thing up. Dennis had previously researched the HAL website, and knew what he wanted before booking. We had an aft-Neptune suite. Em and disembarkation were as expected. Everything and everyone were so wonderful! I have low vision, and was assisted by staff and my husband. All you had to do was ask for whatever, and would be granted. Our stateroom was Upper Verandah #6177, and had the best view in the house.
Activities drew our interest, especially "America's Test Kitchen" and the Naturalists slideshow presentation of the glaciers. We only went to two excursions, Mendenhall Glacier with fish hatchery and salmon bake. The food was out of this world! Of course, we did go into Juneau, Sitka, Ketchikan and Victoria. Our tour of the Castle was so that we'd like to return again, just to see more details of the city.
Ketchikan was the same way.
Cabin Review
Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom
Cabin VH
Our stateroom was an aft view, with a wrap-around veranda. We were able to see icebergs, whales, sea otters, orcas, Hubbard Glacier, and wave to the other ships when they cruised
into port.
Size-wise, plenty of room for just the two of us, and spacious enough to have a few guests. Four closets, double sinks and two showers and tub made for great storage.
The dressing/make-up vanity was perfect for formal evenings. Holland America is tops!
Port Reviews
Ketchikan
We loved Ketchikan!! Totally wished that we could have spent more time there. Perhaps another cruise???!!! Just walked around the town, had some coffee and enjoyed it thoroughly!
Sitka
We did go to the Sitka Public Library. We were in search of a English-Russian dictionary. My brother wanted one, as his Alaskan souvenier.
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