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Volendam Incas cruise 2019

Review for a South America Cruise on Volendam

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ellenvenhoff
2-5 Cruises • Age 70s

This cruise was chosen because the ports were places we had not visited yet. While 15 nights on board were about 7 too many, we were able to visit 6 new cities during that time. Our days at sea were restful & quiet overall, because most of the passengers were well past 80 years of age. The noise level was low & service by staff attentive & friendly. Holland does a good job overall. Internet ...
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Sail Date: February 2019

Cabin Type: Verandah Suite


Lima Round Trip

Review for a South America Cruise on Volendam

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orecruiser
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

Did this cruise before twice, and really liked the ports. So much more to see in each area. The excursions were really great, on board a different story. The EXC events were lacking in quality speakers, related to the itinerary. There was one naturalist that was great but only gave 3 lectures. The Mexican Ambassadors gave a great performance on deck. On the down side, the usual lectures on ...
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Sail Date: February 2019

Cabin Type: Large Ocean-View Stateroom


Almost 30 days of cold dining

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Marycook
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

The ports were new to us and the timing worked so we chose the 30-day Incan Empire Voyage. Embarkation was OK, we heard later this year the ship will be under review as to updates. Cabin fine, but the tiny TV and limited channels was annoying when in quarantine. Staff were friendly and helpful. Entertainment seems to have improved, enjoyed most of the comedians, but music still too loud. Good ...
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Sail Date: February 2019

Cabin Type: Large Ocean-View Stateroom


First time and last time with Oceania unless its a fantastic Itinerary

Review for a South America Cruise on Sirena

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wsecruise
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

We chose the cruise for the Itinerary and based on Oceania's reputation. Well yes the food exceeded expectations, so much so it was too fancy and by the end of the cruise we were looking for plain and simple. The Entertainment was very, I mean very poor with old and has been entertainers, a lot of repetitive entertainment and a poor use of the ships own entertainers. Do not cruise Oceania if you ...
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Sail Date: December 2017


Oceania Sirena 35 Day Cruise Dec. 16, 2017 to Jan. 20, 2018

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HamiltonLovebirds
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

This was our first cruise with Oceania, ship Sirena, for 35 days, 2017-2018. Picked this cruise line to experience a smaller passenger venue and interesting itinerary. Before the cruise, we stayed at the Best Western Bayside Inn in San Diego, very close to the ship terminal. This hotel picked you up at the airport and also took you to the cruise terminal. Bonus! Staff was very friendly and ...
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Sail Date: December 2017

Cabin Type: Veranda Stateroom


Sirena - A new feel to Oceania's ships

Review for a South America Cruise on Sirena

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Cruiser Jane
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

We just returned from a 35 day cruise on Oceania's newest ship - Sirena. This is actually one of the old "R" ships which Oceania has 3 of already. Sirena is now the 4th "R" ship. When Oceania took over this ship from Princess, it was in deplorable shape and underwent a massive renovation. Horizons was redone completely opening up the room making it more functional. Princess had added ...
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Sail Date: December 2017

Cabin Type: Veranda Stateroom


Great experience

Review for a South America Cruise on Sirena

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oceansfor2
10+ Cruises • Age 80s

Superb time. Food and service were impeccable, as always; excursions were mostly excellent. Updates made to Sirena were nice improvements. The ideal cruise for mature adults (not recommended for children). Staff attentive, knowledgeable, helpful, pleasant, and engaging. Our cabin was always immaculate and well-stocked; our butler anticipated our every need. String quartet was the ...
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Sail Date: December 2017

Cabin Type: Penthouse Suite


Panama Canal and the Amazon - WOW!

Review for a South America Cruise on Sirena

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Far Flung
10+ Cruises • Age 80s

We chose this cruise rather last minute when we had to abandon plans for a land tour due to a number of reasons. We are so glad we did. This cruise embarked 60 miles from our home making it easy to get to with no prior arrangements. And, the itinerary included a couple of destinations that were high on our TO See list. This ship isn't really equipped for or caters to children. So I would not ...
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Sail Date: December 2017

Cabin Type: Veranda Stateroom


Expectations???

Review for a South America Cruise on Sirena

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lopsided
6-10 Cruises • Age 70s

The itinerary. We have traveled a lot & truly enjoy venturing to different countries. We like to engage with the locals wherever we visit to find out what the heartbeat of the community is & what makes it tick, On this particular trip we met people who were aghast at some of the ports & extremely poor communities we visited. We found the mindset of these people had expectations that it was just ...
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Sail Date: December 2017

Cabin Type: Concierge Level Veranda Stateroom


Classy But Under-Powered Rocky Ship, Terrible Excursions, Great Entertainment

Review for a South America Cruise on Sirena

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APLingras
10+ Cruises • Age 50s

Cruise: San Diego to Rio de Janeiro on Oceania's Sirena - December 16, 2017 to January 20, 2018. Cabin - Concierge Balcony Category A1 This was our (my wife and I) 19th cruise and first one with Oceania. We chose this cruise because we liked the itinerary and also because we had sailed on the R1 with Renaissance, around the turn of the century, and had fond memories of that sister ship. ...
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Sail Date: December 2017

Cabin Type: Concierge Level Veranda Stateroom


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