Holland America Line Oosterdam Cruise Reviews for Gourmet Food to the Eastern Caribbean

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A Great Mediocre Cruise in Cabin 10010

Review for a Caribbean - Eastern Cruise on Oosterdam

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CAHallam
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

It has been several years, cruises and cruise lines since we were on board a HAL ship, 2016 to be exact. We chose this trip primarily because of the time frame, pricing and lazy itinerary. Had not been on the Oosterdam, and it did have Key West in the itinerary, always a favorite stop for us. We departed from Port Everglades, utilizing a nearby parking lot not directly on port property to save a ...
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Sail Date: April 2019

Cabin Type: Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom


Nice and Relaxing, but Used to be Better

Review for a Caribbean - Eastern Cruise on Oosterdam

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maheron
6-10 Cruises • Age 50s

My husband and I have cruised on Holland America a few times. The last two were to the Caribbean although our previous trip was on a different ship. This cruise was wonderful. We loved the ports, the excursions, the crew, the other passengers, and the relaxing atmosphere. We remember the food being much tastier and more exotic in the past. This cruise had good food, but not fantastic food ...
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Sail Date: April 2019


First time cruise and LOVED it!

Review for a Caribbean - Eastern Cruise on Oosterdam

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danamansell
First Time Cruiser • Age 50s

17 of us took this cruise together to celebrate my brother's 50th. While I have traveled (and even lived) all over the world and I love to travel, I had never been on a cruise and was a little nervous. I LOVED it! It was so much fun! I was in a balcony cabin (smallest one) and it was perfect for me and with one other person at times. I was the only one in my room, but thought it was very roomy ...
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Sail Date: April 2019

Cabin Type: Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom


Oosterdam 03/30~04/06 from Florida

Review for a Caribbean - All Cruise on Oosterdam

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DnLLabbe
First Time Cruiser • Age 60s

Friends had planned their vacation and invited us along...We would go again in a heart beat. Our room was clean, we were catered to, there was plenty of food and so many choices. The staff made us feel catered to. Our cabin person PuTu was awesome!!! He brought us what ever we needed, answered our questions and kept us informed. PuTu was funny, sweet and so very accommodating. His customer ...
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Sail Date: March 2019

Cabin Type: Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom


Good ship and staff. Shore excursions, entertainment and communications average

Review for a Caribbean - Eastern Cruise on Oosterdam

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SmartRealtor
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

Our family (children and grandchildren) & friends eagerly anticipated HAL with its elegant charm and service for us oldies. HAL did extremely well on service, food, cabins, and efficiency on board. Our group enjoyed the cruise and our expectations were exceeded. We had a wonderful table and staff on Deck3 and Rudy's Fish premium dining to celebrate our 52 Wedding Anniversary. Compared to ...
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Sail Date: March 2019

Cabin Type: Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom

Traveled with children


Wonderful honeymoon trip

Review for a Caribbean - Eastern Cruise on Oosterdam

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shelbyfish
First Time Cruiser • Age 20s

This was out first cruise so we were not sure what to expect. We had heard from our friends that Holland America was a very elegant and relaxing cruise line... and they were right! We loved having a relaxing atmosphere. The staff around the ship was extremely friendly and polite. Our stateroom stewards would greet us by name, even when they saw us out and about on the ship! They always asked how ...
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Sail Date: March 2019


Not what cruising used to be

Review for a Caribbean - Eastern Cruise on Oosterdam

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LeafBG3
6-10 Cruises • Age 60s

Main Dining: food only poor to average. Always sauced up. Not very tasty. Not enough fresh fruit desert options or healthy entrees. Husband found the food poor. The only place to get a decent steak is to pay for the extra restaurants. Breakfast was pretty predictable, and closed early (9:00). I miss the smoked fish appetizers, fresh vegetables, and nice portion of fish or chicken for an ...
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Sail Date: March 2019

Cabin Type: Signature Superior Verandah Suite


Wonderful customer service and food was great.

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Pookiefish
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

We chose this cruise because the itinerary fit our spring break schedule. The ship was very nice and well maintained. Customer service was excellent. The food was very good and dining staff were excellent! The waiter was very accommodating to our 8 year old grandson and even made him an origami animal each night, showed him magic tricks and made sure he had something to eat from the kids menu ...
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Sail Date: March 2019

Cabin Type: Large Ocean-View Stateroom

Traveled with children


Our Best Cruise Ever

Review for a Caribbean - Western Cruise on Oosterdam

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LyndaO
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

We have done 16 cruises on Princess and Holland. The Oosterdam cruise from March 16-30th was wonderful. Not for the ports(had been there many times) but for the happy and smiling crew, good food, excellent service and well maintained ship. We loved it all! We always sail in March to celebrate our Anniversary and get away to warm and sunny weather. We always book a Signature Suite. Our room ...
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Sail Date: March 2019

Cabin Type: Signature Superior Verandah Suite


Disappointed

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BucketListCheck
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

This was my sixth HAL cruise. HAL has always been my favorite. I've also experienced Celebrity, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian and Carnival. I chose this cruise because the week of March 16th was the best fit for our group of 12 (all women) and the price was good for everyone in our group. I haven't sailed HAL for several years. I know Oosterdam is an older ship (2003 launch) but it had been ...
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Sail Date: March 2019

Cabin Type: Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom


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