Oosterdam Review

Oosterdam - Alaska

Review for Alaska Cruise on Oosterdam
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nancysherman
First Time Cruiser • Age 50s

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Sail Date: Sep 2004
Cabin: Signature Superior Verandah Suite

I have read many reviews of this ship and of our ports. I feel that some people are extra critical are just searching for something to complain about. I think that I can give a pretty fair review! My husband and I were travelling with my parents and my father is slightly handicapped (walks with a cane) so we were a little behind the pack the entire week! But, I feel that it was a great trip and something that everyone should do.

Embarkation was fairly easy. Someone met our taxi and took our bags inside the terminal. We had filled out our immigration forms online prior to departure, so we were able to stand in a shorter line. The process was quick. When you board the ship there is someone waiting to show you to your cabin. We had a Cat. SS cabin, which was very large and well worth some extra $$. On an Alaska cruise you are at sea quite a bit and are probably in your cabin more than you would be on a warm weather cruise. The bathroom was very spacious with a tub and separate shower. We received all of our bags by 4:30 or 5:00.

As for service, in general I thought it was very good. Most of the crew made the effort to get to know our names. Their way of life has always fascinated me, how they leave their homeland for months at a time, with no days off and then take 1-2 months off to go home. Our cocktail waiter had not seen his baby girl for 6 months and had missed her first birthday. What a sacrifice and at the same time, a huge opportunity for him to earn a living and travel. Anyway, everyone was very attentive. Our cabin steward, dining room servers, front office people...HAL's new policy of adding the gratuities to the final tab is nice. No one was in your face on the last night looking for tips!

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