Holland America Line Barcelona Cruise Reviews

The timings for meal were restrictive for us.
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Buffet breakfast was not up to standard.
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Smoking area was best we ever experienced.
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Nice ports!
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Almost flawless

Review for a Transatlantic Cruise on Oosterdam

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ThelmLou
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

We enjoy spending time in Europe in the fall and then sailing home on a trans-Atlantic with our preferred lines - Holland America and Cunard. We appreciated the itinerary as it was full of ports we enjoyed . We also greatly enjoy the ambience on HAL ships. We boarded without issue at Barcelona , concluding ten wonderful days in Spain. The ship was spotless and remained so through our 15 days ...
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Sail Date: November 2023


Exhausting, but enjoyable Mediterranean cruise and a word to the wise.

Review for a Europe - Western Mediterranean Cruise on Oosterdam

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tipitina
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

This was our third Holland cruise and most ambitious. A Mediterranean cruise is inherently busy because of all the port stops. Several ports are commercial ports, so bus travel is required to get to the attractions. The Oosterdam, as with all Holland ships is meticulously maintained. The crew was very friendly and our cabin stewards Gusti and Mifta were top notch. We had a cabin on the ...
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Sail Date: September 2023

Cabin Type: Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom


Trans-Atlantic Crossing 2021

Review for a Transatlantic Cruise on Eurodam

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JudithAbbott
2-5 Cruises • Age 70s

The passengers on this cruise seemed to fall into two broad categories: people who were using credits from cruises cancelled during Covid and people who just aren't willing to fly. I fell into the first category. I enjoy just being on the ocean, sailing somewhere, anywhere. What's there not to like? The people in the second category did not expand on the reasons why they spent 2 weeks making a ...
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Sail Date: October 2021


Western Mediterranean & Transatlantic Crossing

Review for a Transatlantic Cruise on Oosterdam

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tuitionowed
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

We've sailed a number of times with Holland; the Oosterdam and were pleased. The Barcelona embarkation was easy and we went straight to our cabin. The ship is older but it was well maintained. Captain and Cruise Director Kelly were very good with plenty of information to share. MDR food and service were excellent with gourmet selections and presentations. Lido could have been better, i.e., ...
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Sail Date: October 2018

Cabin Type: Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom


Amazing Mediterranean Tapestry Cruise on the Oosterdam

Review for a Mediterranean Cruise on Oosterdam

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newtocruiseinblue
2-5 Cruises • Age 50s

We had an absolutely amazing cruise on Holland America Oosterdam on September 9th – the 12-night Mediterranean Tapestry We loved the service on the ship, the size of the ship and our fellow passengers. Everyone was so nice! The cruise director was front and center throughout the cruise and we felt there were many activities offered although this was a very port-heavy cruise and our priority ...
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Sail Date: September 2018

Cabin Type: Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom


Wonderful Ship

Review for a Mediterranean Cruise on Oosterdam

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Glenmoor05
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

We have sailed with Holland America lots of times. Excellent Company, Staff Excellent, Service Excellent. In fact everything was excellent. We had to leave the ship a day early to attend our Grandson's Funeral. A beautiful vase of Flowers appeared in our Suite on the second day along with a beautiful letter. Our flight was not until 10pm and officially we had to leave the ship at 2pm. However, ...
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Sail Date: September 2018

Cabin Type: Signature Superior Verandah Suite


HAL Oosterdam hit all the marks on this Mediterranean cruise!

Review for a Mediterranean Cruise on Oosterdam

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Belizeitornot
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

My wife and I chose to cruise with HAL based on the excellent itinerary offered from Barcelona to Venice and all the amazing ports in between. We have taken 28 cruises prior to this cruise on June 5, 2018 with HAL. Most of our cruising has been in the Caribbean. The boarding process on the HAL Oosterdam at the Port of Barcelona was amazing and the best we have ever experienced. There were ...
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Sail Date: June 2018

Cabin Type: Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom


Memorable cruise experience - our first!

Review for a Mediterranean Cruise on Oosterdam

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Callistemon
First Time Cruiser • Age 70s

This was our first cruise, after friends had told us about their own experiences. We chose Holland America because of their reputation as a well-established line, and we really appreciated the relaxed and professional service. The food was excellent and the entertainment met all our needs. The ports were great (though we didn't use any of the pre-planned excursions) and getting on and off the ship ...
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Sail Date: June 2018

Cabin Type: Large Interior Stateroom


LIving the suite life on the Westerdam

Review for a Mediterranean Cruise on Westerdam

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mlarocca
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

We did a 12 day cruise out of Barcelona ending in Rome on the Westerdam in September, 2017 in celebration of a friend's retirement. We have sailed many times with other cruise lines (Oceania, Norwegian, Celebrity) but had never before sailed with Holland America. We booked a year and a half in advance and had booked veranda with balcony staterooms that were aft facing and adjoining our friends. ...
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Sail Date: September 2017

Cabin Type: Neptune Deluxe Verandah Suite


Everything was perfect

Review for a Mediterranean Cruise on Westerdam

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draftxhorselover
First Time Cruiser • Age 60s

Although I have nothing to compare it to, I thought the cruise was perfect! We went with a couple who were experienced cruisers and they were pleased as well. I'll break it down in sections: 1)Food- sophisticated and elegant choices. Each night we had dinner in the main dining room with the exception of one night at the Pinnacle Grill/Selle de Mere. The service was extraordinary and top ...
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Sail Date: September 2017

Cabin Type: Neptune Deluxe Verandah Suite


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