Seattle to Alaska Holland America Line Oosterdam Cruise Reviews

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Fine - but not what it used to be

Review for a Pacific Coastal Cruise on Oosterdam

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jap0nica
2-5 Cruises • Age 70s

THE GOOD: Very efficient at embarking and disembarking passengers smoothly. Smiley, welcoming and attentive staff. Very clean and comfortable stateroom. Good entertainment (we watched the dancers). Several choices of bars and lounges, all with excellent service. Pretty good food. NOT SO GOOD: I couldn't help compare this ship with the one I sailed on 20 years ago. It was nothing like ...
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Sail Date: September 2019

Cabin Type: Large Outside Stateroom (partial sea views)


55 year anniversary cruise

Review for a Alaska Cruise on Oosterdam

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Still vertical
10+ Cruises • Age 80s

Visited wifes family in Tacoma and booked Holland to see Sitka and Hubbard Glacier and to see what Holland has to offer compared to other cruise lines. Very little action in pre cruise comments and no interest in a meet and greet. The cruise itself followed this scenario as it was most uneventful and very subdued. The ship design does not appear conducive to a lot of social activity as ...
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Sail Date: September 2019

Cabin Type: Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom


Nice Ship for Alaska Cruise

Review for a Alaska Cruise on Oosterdam

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pazzodue
2-5 Cruises • Age 50s

This was a charter cruise so most of the standards don't apply. Overall it was nice. I just wish the bow was open all the time not just for special occasions. The buffet was ok nothing to brag about and the staff were very nice and always accommodated us. The ship was clean and reasonably well maintained, but the cherry on top was the cloth towels in the public bathrooms. Each bathroom had ...
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Sail Date: July 2019

Cabin Type: Interior Stateroom


"Good Old Days are gone"

Review for a Alaska Cruise on Oosterdam

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kooledd
10+ Cruises • Age 20s

Just returned from the 7 day Alaska cruise. This was the first time on HAL but have over 12 cruises on other lines. It been several years since our last cruise so the comparison is from over time. Last cruised Alaska about 8 years ago Everything very clean- including cabin- no complaints about ship or cabin. Very satisfied there. Thankful we had great weather- no rain at any port and saw ...
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Sail Date: May 2019


Excellent ports. Boring ship.

Review for a Alaska Cruise on Oosterdam

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WanderingTheWorld
10+ Cruises • Age 30s

My husband and I are an active couple in our 30's/40's. Last summer, we took an Alaskan cruise on HAL's Eurodam. We really enjoyed that experience (https://www.cruisecritic.com/memberreviews/memberreview.cfm?EntryID=624622) and wanted to repeat it. For this cruise, we got a good price with discounted airfare. We were even able to upgrade from an inside cabin to a balcony for a fraction of the ...
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Sail Date: May 2019

Cabin Type: Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom


Food and entertainment just OK

Review for a Alaska Cruise on Oosterdam

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kissthesnook
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

This was my second cruise on Holland America, my 10th cruise overall. Husband and I did round trip from Seattle to Alaska. The price was a few hundred below other cruise lines doing this itinerary, and now I know why. The Good: Smooth embarkation and disembarkation. Room stewards attentive. 24 hour Room Service fantastic. LOVED BB King Blues Club. Drink prices were quite reasonable. Large ...
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Sail Date: September 2017

Cabin Type: Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom


Amazing Alaska, but not Holland America

Review for a Alaska Cruise on Oosterdam

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Moonstonebaby
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

We were recommended by a friend who lived in Canada. It was our golden wedding so we wanted an unforgettable trip. It was amazing, we had glorious weather and saw glaciers,bears,whales etc. BUT Ship was cold, only place we were warm was our cabin where we could turn heating up. Theatre, CrowsNest ,all public areas, you needed your coat. First 2 nights awake all night due to constant ...
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Sail Date: September 2017

Cabin Type: Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom


Mixed bag

Review for a Alaska Cruise on Oosterdam

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Barefoot&Brit
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

My cousins had never cruised, so we picked an itinerary they were excited about. Thus, we had the chance to see this cruise through the eyes of our cousins who came with us. We found many areas in need of improvement, especially communication. There was no apparent mechanism for hearing most announcements in the room. My cousin is hard of hearing and so felt he missed a lot of information. ...
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Sail Date: September 2017

Cabin Type: Large Outside Stateroom (partial sea views)


Not What They Used to Be....

Review for a Alaska Cruise on Oosterdam

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drallard22
6-10 Cruises • Age 60s

We have always wanted to venture to Alaska, and the Inside Passage was truly amazing. So many islands, beautiful terrain. Lovely boat, overall, I must say. GREAT: America's Test Kitchen presentations were amazing. BB King club was also fantastic and fun! The best, however, was Fusion, the Quartet--such very talented musicians and just so entertaining. Erin was fantastic, and we ...
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Sail Date: September 2017

Cabin Type: Signature Superior Verandah Suite


Just Ok

Review for a Alaska Cruise on Oosterdam

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moonlitejulie
10+ Cruises • Age 50s

We did the Alaska route. The ship looked dated inside. We booked a Neptune Suite - and that included the use of the Neptune lounge and concierge for help on all dining reservations, excursions, questions etc. The staff and lounge were great! They always had breakfast, snacks and drinks available - this was great on embarkation and disembarkation day to avoid the crowds in the lido market. ...
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Sail Date: August 2017

Cabin Type: Neptune Deluxe Verandah Suite


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