Holland America Line Oosterdam Cruise Reviews

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Ship was a Disappointment

Review for a Mediterranean Cruise on Oosterdam

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Pdouglas
10+ Cruises • Age 80s

We had traveled on Holland America before and whilst disappointed decided to try the Oosterdam as it had been recently re furbished. Check in was good but then nobody to direct or show you to your cabin. The cabin was good and furnishings excellent. Before dinner we looked for a nice comfortable bar to have a drink but found there were none. The Crows Nest bar, normally a feature was ...
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Sail Date: June 2018

Cabin Type: Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom


Desperately in need of refurbishment.

Review for a Mediterranean Cruise on Oosterdam

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alexleah1
10+ Cruises • Age 50s

I chose this cruise because of the wonderful ports offered and because I had previously cruised with Holland and been quite pleased. It was a mistake. . .. a horrible mistake, The ship is in great disrepair aesthetically. From chipped and peeling paint, to dirty mats and peeling closet rods. The Oosterdam needs to be placed in service and cleaned. Other cruisers were similarly complaining ...
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Sail Date: June 2018

Cabin Type: Standard Interior Stateroom

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Ports of call were wonderful, ship average.

Review for a Europe - Eastern Mediterranean Cruise on Oosterdam

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doraohio
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

We choose cruise based on ports of call. Entertainment was very poor as to compared to other cruises i have been on (over 80). The activities on board were similar most days. The computer classes were scheduled the same time as dinner 5:30, Test Kitchen sessions were great and so was the BB Kings show times. The ship did have a wonderful in room selection of movies to watch in the evenings, since ...
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Sail Date: June 2018

Cabin Type: Large Outside Stateroom (partial sea views)


Adriatic Dream on the Oosterdam June 2018

Review for a Mediterranean Cruise on Oosterdam

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Sophiemarie
2-5 Cruises • Age 60s

Pre cruise/departure city we enjoyed 3 days in Venice on our own. We wanted to cruise over our wedding anniversary - so a mid June sail date; itinerary we loved, and sailing on a different HAL ship. Cut backs at time noticeable but the staff continue to show their warmth, friendliness and aim to please. We had the Elite drink package and while early in the cruise one of our favorite wines was ...
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Sail Date: June 2018

Cabin Type: Standard Interior Stateroom


Loved the ports but Oosterdam was below our expectations

Review for a Mediterranean Cruise on Oosterdam

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dancingbabe1
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

We wanted the ports and we loved everyone of them. Three women between the ages of 58 and 64 stayed in the cabin. Beds were comfortable and even the couch was fine. Word of advice is to bring one of those portable lights with you and also an extension cord to use your hairdryer in the other room because its extremely dark in front of the mirror and in front of the last closet. It took 3 days of ...
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Sail Date: June 2018

Cabin Type: Large Ocean-View Stateroom


HAL Oosterdam hit all the marks on this Mediterranean cruise!

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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


Best way to see many exciting ports!

Review for a Mediterranean Cruise on Oosterdam

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Curlsgirl21
2-5 Cruises • Age 30s

We chose this cruise for two reasons: price and port intinerary. We were not disappointed! We went on a 12 night Mediterranean cruise with only 1 sea day. This was a cruise to be active and see many European cities. Here are some thoughts on the cruise: -Food was amazing (all of it) I’ve only cruised on Disney before and Holland food is better. -Stateroom was very nice with a great balcony ...
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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


Wonderful Taste of the Mediterranean

Review for a Mediterranean Cruise on Oosterdam

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Cindy227
10+ Cruises • Age 40s

We choose this cruise for its itinerary which began in Venice where we arrived 5 days early for a Venice experience. Cruise is 12 days with 9 additional ports and extra night aboard ship in Barcelona. We stayed an extra 4 nights in Barcelona on Las Ramblas to explore and experience Barcelona. During our cruise, we took 2 excursions through the ship, 2 through Smart Cruise Tours and, otherwise, ...
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Sail Date: May 2018

Cabin Type: Large Ocean-View Stateroom


Great ship but what happened to the Crow's Nest?

Review for a Mediterranean Cruise on Oosterdam

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LVWineaux
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

We love this ship. We did the Panama Canal on this ship in November and booked the same room for this trip (Venice to Barcelona). In between trips, they did a dry dock and destroyed the Crow's Nest! On the Panama trip, the Crow's Nest was THE place to be, especially for Happy Hour. Now, it is just a coffee bar, and the Shore Excursion staff have taken over most of the space. What a waste ...
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Sail Date: May 2018

Cabin Type: Neptune Deluxe Verandah Suite


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