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Review for a Mexican Riviera Cruise on Oosterdam
pushing50
First Time Cruiser • Age 60s
We had a great time on our Mexican Riviera cruise Feb 14-21, 2009 on the Oosterdam. We had a 9am flight from Minneapolis on Northwest the day of our cruise. Some people like to come in the night before just to be safe but we've never had any trouble flying in the morning of the cruise. Just be sure to purchase travel insurance and book a direct flight. We boarded the ship before noon with no fuss, ...
Read MoreSail Date: February 2009
Cabin Type: Interior Stateroom
Review for a Mexican Riviera Cruise on Oosterdam
agent e
First Time Cruiser • Age 20s
My wife and I used the Northern Kentucky Airport(CVG) to fly nonstop to San Diego, CA for our 31 January 2009 sailing on the Oosterdam. We left one day early to avoid winter travel problems and made it to the gate with only about ten minutes extra icy weather, from that point on the trip was a joy. We stayed one night at the San Diego Marriott Hotel and Marina. We had a 17th floor balcony room ...
Read MoreSail Date: February 2009
Cabin Type: Signature Superior Verandah Suite
Review for a Mexican Riviera Cruise on Oosterdam
xznwfd
First Time Cruiser • Age 2020s
Oosterdam review - January 24 - 31, 2009
This review is going to be very long and detailed. If you just want the highlights here they are - I've tried to hit the points people seem to be the most concerned about on the boards:
Likes: • New Pinnacle menu (love all the new seafood and vegetarian choices) • SY suite • Anytime dining! We usually never waited at all for a table for 2, ...
Read MoreSail Date: January 2009
Cabin Type: Signature Superior Verandah Suite
Review for a Mexican Riviera Cruise on Oosterdam
polly2us
First Time Cruiser • Age 20s
First time to sail Holland America, although I have sailed on RCL, Princess, Celebrity. I really liked this ship as it was smaller and easier to navigate.
Two hour delay in Charlotte airport so it was good we had planned to spend the night in San Diego. Holiday Inn was booked, and there was a shuttle to take us to the Inn. We walked to Sea Point Village and had dinner.
Boarded the ...
Read MoreSail Date: January 2009
Traveled with children
Review for a Mexican Riviera Cruise on Oosterdam
Lapidarylady
First Time Cruiser • Age 50s
My DH and I are in the mid 40's-50's and as a Christmas present to each other decided to take this cruise because for the first time in years we didn't have any relatives coming to our house for the holidays. We arrived in San Diego after a huge freak snowstorm nearly stranded us in the desert! San Diego was sunny but a bit chilly. We used the Park and Go lot which wasn't right at the dock but ...
Read MoreSail Date: December 2008
Cabin Type: Large Outside Stateroom (fully obstructed views)
Review for a Mexican Riviera Cruise on Oosterdam
poolwife
First Time Cruiser • Age 70s
I do NOT agree with a few of the previous posters. We (we are both 58) have been on this itinerary several times and this was by far the best trip to the Mexican Rivera we have had. We have cruised about 13 times so have some experience in cruising. Numerous factors weighed in this decision.
One being getting the opportunity to unexpectedly stay in an SA category suite (provided by the ...
Read MoreSail Date: November 2008
Cabin Type: Neptune Deluxe Verandah Suite
Review for a Mexican Riviera Cruise on Oosterdam
marluvs2go
First Time Cruiser • Age 70s
We live in San Diego and we are 58 and 69 and decided to try HAL for the first time. First Impressions: The crowd was a little older for the most part than Carnival. The staff were happier than Carnivals... We Arrived at Port at 10:00 AM and could not go on pier since two ships were debarking, so my daughter dropped us off and we hired a pedi-cap. He loaded all our bags and us and peddled us about ...
Read MoreSail Date: November 2008
Cabin Type: Signature Superior Verandah Suite
Review for a Mexican Riviera Cruise on Oosterdam
JemMonster
First Time Cruiser • Age 50s
We were fortunate to be taken on this cruise by my parents to celebrate significant birthdays and happy times within the family. Traveling with us were our two sons, ages 8 and 12, my parents, my sister and her boyfriend.
Travel and Embarkation: We flew from Portland to San Diego on the sailing day and had no problem getting from the airport to the pier. The cab ride cost $14 with tip, and ...
Read MoreSail Date: October 2008
Cabin Type: Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom
Traveled with children
Review for a Mexican Riviera Cruise on Oosterdam
Bucky63
First Time Cruiser • Age 80s
EMBARKATION
Embarkation was time-consuming because there was insufficient staff to handle the 2000 passengers. The personnel available did an efficient job but were overwhelmed during the time we checked in (around noon).
SHIP CONDITION
The Oosterdam is a very well maintained ship. It is clean and the brassware is shiny. Ship's personnel were constantly visible cleaning and ...
Read MoreSail Date: October 2008
Cabin Type: Signature Superior Verandah Suite
Review for a Mexican Riviera Cruise on Oosterdam
neil110609
First Time Cruiser • Age 50s
This is our third cruise within the last four years and I have to say that the ship was probably the best that we have been on. My partner and I intentionally selected this cruise as it catered to adults (without children) who had traveled before. There were some children on board but the ship was arranged such that adults had a private swimming and tanning area towards the front of the ship while ...
Read MoreSail Date: October 2008
Cabin Type: Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom
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