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Great and Relaxing Cruise

Review for a Mexican Riviera Cruise on Oosterdam

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Hallzee
First Time Cruiser • Age 60s

This was out first cruise, and after much study, decided on HA Oosterdam. We went with teo other couples, and had a GREAT time. Embarkation in San Diego was seamless. It did help that Neptune Suite affords you priority boarding. :-) The Neptune Lounge had a very nice welcome champagne and hos d'hoeuvres party as well. Side note: the Neptune Lounge is a quiet place to relax; also, there is a ...
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Sail Date: March 2020

Cabin Type: Neptune Deluxe Verandah Suite

Traveled with disabled person


First Time Cruisers with HAL - Oosterdam Home Run

Review for a Mexican Riviera Cruise on Oosterdam

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Hogladyrider
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

We are seasoned Carnival cruisers looking for a change, we are both retired in our mid 60's We cruised Oosterdam out of San Diego to Mexican Riviera. We are now hooked on HAL! We drove to San Diego the day before departure and utilized a park n'cruise at Comfort Inn with free shuttle to/from the port. We walked the boardwalk at the San Diego Harbor and had a nice meal at Mitch's on the ...
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Sail Date: February 2020

Cabin Type: Large Outside Stateroom (fully obstructed views)


GREAT JOB, HOLLAND AMERICA LINE!

Review for a Mexican Riviera Cruise on Oosterdam

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pamfergusonpdx
6-10 Cruises • Age 60s

I was impressed! I was a bit scared of the "older ship" but the Oosterdam did not disappoint! She was stylish, glamorous, and artfully appointed. Food was stunning in the Lido Market, the Vista Dining Room, as well as The Pinnacle (specialty restaurant). The cabins (we sailed in a Signature Suite 8073 with larger veranda!) was very comfortable. Bathrooms were new and well equipped. The ...
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Sail Date: February 2020

Cabin Type: Signature Superior Verandah Suite


A few minuses, but overall lots and lots of pluses

Review for a Panama Canal & Central America Cruise on Oosterdam

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ElEl
6-10 Cruises • Age 70s

We sailed on the Holland-America Oosterdam’s 18-day Panama Canal cruise (January 15-February 5, 2020) from San Diego to Fort Lauderdale. My wife and I are in our 70’s, and we are four-star HAL Mariners. We had temperatures that were mostly in the 70’s and 80’s and lots and lots of sunshine. (There was very little rain during these 18 days.) We packed sunscreen and some 30% Deet insect repellent ...
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Sail Date: January 2020

Cabin Type: Neptune Deluxe Verandah Suite


First Holland America Cruise

Review for a Mexican Riviera Cruise on Oosterdam

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lyorko
6-10 Cruises • Age 20s

My husband and I decided that we would try Holland America as we had heard it was a great cruise line for middle-aged people and few children or teens and was a smaller ship. Our cruise was to the Mexican Riviera leaving out of San Diego on January 4, 2020. We arrived at the cruise port around 12:30 and was on the ship by 1 pm. We were able to go to our room on the Upper Verandah deck. Our room ...
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Sail Date: January 2020

Cabin Type: Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom


New Years on the Classic Holland America Oosterdam

Review for a Mexican Riviera Cruise on Oosterdam

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maryjanemarkle
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

This New Years cruise met every expectation of a fun filled and beautiful holiday. The ship itself is an antique lover's paradise. The statues, the paintings, the sculptures, the murals,were startlingly gorgeous and so rare to find on ships other than Holland America. The food was excellent.Menus in the dining room included those of celebrity chefs-David Burke and Rudi Sodamin. ...
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Sail Date: December 2019


What a great first cruise!

Review for a Mexican Riviera Cruise on Oosterdam

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lordredmoon
First Time Cruiser • Age 40s

To be quite honest, the overall concern was our budget. This cruise was relatively inexpensive. Check! Embarkation was a very smooth, if noisy and crowded, operation for us. The counter person was very friendly and helpful. The ship was very clean the entire time we we aboard. Our steward kept our room remarkably clean and stocked. He came twice a day, unless the privacy tag was on the ...
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Sail Date: December 2019

Cabin Type: Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom


Relaxing with Fabulous Food

Review for a Mexican Riviera Cruise on Oosterdam

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Greysandy
10+ Cruises • Age 50s

Embarkation was smooth with only a handful of people in line for security and key cards. Arrived about 11:30 and were on board by 12:15 without special boarding privileges since we are still 3 star mariners. Lido food was good for buffet. Salad bar is excellent with Asian, Cobb or other themed options or DIY combo option with seared Ahi everyday. Carvery selection was nice varying between Leg ...
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Sail Date: November 2019

Cabin Type: Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom


Awesome trip with family

Review for a Panama Canal & Central America Cruise on Oosterdam

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mpkent2002
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

We chose the cruise because of the itinerary (through the Panama Canal) and the fact we love HAL and prefer the smaller ships.We had done the Canal once before in 1996. We had the signature suite 8094, which was good size. Bathroom had a whirlpool tub and shower plus another free standing shower and two sinks. Large balcony. We ate breakfast daily in the Lido, usually at the omelet station, ...
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Sail Date: March 2018

Cabin Type: Signature Superior Verandah Suite


One of the Best Cruises

Review for a Mexican Riviera Cruise on Oosterdam

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rmihkel
6-10 Cruises • Age 80s

We like the convenient departure from San Diego, the port call at Puerto Vallarta and Holland America hospitality. Cabo and Mazatlán were ok but nothing special. The food quality and variety was very good in the dining room and on the Lido deck. One should have hamburger and fries at least once in the voyage. Formal dinners were enjoyed, especially the steak and lobster. The musical entertainment ...
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Sail Date: February 2018

Cabin Type: Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom


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