Oosterdam Review

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Review for the Mexican Riviera Cruise on Oosterdam

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Sail Date: Jan 2011
Cabin: Signature Superior Verandah Suite
Traveled with children

This cruise was Nov 24-Dec 4, 2010. This was our 6th cruise, 2nd with Holland America. M/D have done several world cruises, prefer smaller ships. We stayed with in-laws prior to cruise and got dropped off, Mom and Dad stayed at Hotel Circle Inn, where they could park for the week and get shuttled to/from cruise terminal. We arrived around 11:30am and were through security, check-in and on-board at noon. ATTENTION You CAN take lots of wine on-board with no penalty or charge. We saw individuals with boxes containing 6 bottles each. We brought 2 bottles and M/D brought 4. Met M/D at 1pm on the Lido deck. Vista DR was packed with returning pax which made the Lido less busy with plenty of seating.

Staterooms were ready around 1:30pm. Lifeboat drill was held at 4:15pm.

Our stateroom, SZ6052 was very nice. Because of the location, this cabin and veranda is larger than SY staterooms. King bed (w/2 larger drawers under one side and suitcase storage under the other), 5 outlets, 3 full closets, 3 sitting chairs, sofa-bed, desk and vanity, lcd tv, dvd, plenty of drawers (12), veranda large enough for 2 tables and 4 chairs. Plenty of lighting and lighting combinations. Bathroom had 2 sinks, 2 outlets, jacuzzi tub, full-size glass shower. Cabin stewards kept the room well maintained and for the most part seemed invisible. Fresh flowers daily, nightly chocolates and towel animals.

Cabin Review

Signature Superior Verandah Suite

Cabin SS

Great cabin. Extra large balcony and room. 12 drawers, 3 large closets, 5 outlets, king bed, 3 sitting chairs, vanity, desk, 3 night stands. Balcony had 2 tables, 4 chairs.

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