Sydney (Australia) Holland America Line Oosterdam Cruise Reviews

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Holiday from Hell!

Review for a South Pacific Cruise on Oosterdam

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Pamela J
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

My husband & i have recently returned from a 22 night cruise from sydney to vancouver, on holland america oosterdam. the cruise was then continuing onto alaska. We were really looking forward with great anticipation to this 22 day cruise to celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary. We have done many cruises over the past number of years, and have always enjoyed it. We have continued to go on ...
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Sail Date: April 2015

Cabin Type: Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom


Worst holiday of my life

Review for a Caribbean - Southern Cruise on Oosterdam

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philjmw
2-5 Cruises • Age 60s

From the moment we stepped on board it was obvious that this was not going to be fantastic. No lanyards available until i did a sit in at the shop and then they were for Alaska 2014 and Alaska 2013. It took 80 minutes and 3 calls to get coat hangers for my stateroom. My room card failed twice and my drinks card 4 times. each time i was expected to tramp down to the main deck and have it fixed even ...
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Sail Date: January 2015

Cabin Type: Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom


Very disappointed

Review for a South Pacific Cruise on Oosterdam

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renegade5
2-5 Cruises • Age 60s

In Short; Not likely to use this carrier in future. Where to Start for the cruise Oosterdam South Pacific Cruise 02/01/2015. To Those who read this & this was their first cruise I am very pleased you had a great time and were treated well. Previous cruises 4 and Yes were comparing due to cost & promotions attached to this cruise line high expectations for this & very very disappointed. Room was ...
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Sail Date: January 2015

Cabin Type: Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom


Shame Holland America

Review for a South Pacific Cruise on Oosterdam

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kbtwilly
2-5 Cruises • Age 60s

I have just came back from a cruise on the ms Oosterdam with my sisters and we were mortified to say the least, This wasn't our first time cruising but it will be the last with Holland America I had mildew throughout my bath room. The walls were filthy; I had no air conditioning so they gave me a small box fan. The first night of the cruise was so hot that I had to sleep on my balcony, ...
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Sail Date: January 2015

Cabin Type: Neptune Deluxe Verandah Suite


Xmas cruise disgrace

Review for a South Pacific Cruise on Oosterdam

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Bpatt
6-10 Cruises • Age 60s

I and my husband were another two of the unfortunates that chose the Xmas new year cruise. Dirty towels in our cabin from previous passengers was our first encounter . Bookings I had made and paid for ,on board restaurants were mislaid, when I turned up at arranged time was told too come back in 1/2 an hour and they would try and fit us in.The house staff were over worked so things such as a half ...
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Sail Date: December 2013


Oosterdam is a disappointment

Review for a South Pacific Cruise on Oosterdam

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jenno10388
2-5 Cruises • Age 30s

Firstly about me. I am a cruise ship & ocean liner buff! I can't even count how many books, DVD's and other nick nacks I have regarding the topic! I am 24 years if age and have sailed with Princess, Royal Caribbean and Cunard and have loved them so very much! I would say, I am an easy going Australian who has never had anything bad to say about cruising, infact I am forever praising how ...
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Sail Date: January 2013

Cabin Type: Signature Superior Verandah Suite


Oosterdam - Would not recommend.

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Trentham
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

This our most recent cruise was in an Superior Verandah (SY) Suite stateroom on Holland America Line's 'Oosterdam' to Vanuatu and New Caledonia. Our expectations were reasonably high - have you heard of the "Signature of Excellence" or Holland America's fine repuation before? It was quite simply the worst cruise we have been on. We had not travelled with the Holland America Line before and we ...
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Sail Date: January 2013

Cabin Type: Signature Superior Verandah Suite


Questionable Integrity

Review for a Australia & New Zealand Cruise on Oosterdam

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bajadenny
6-10 Cruises • Age 70s

Overall, HAL has gotten fat and lazy, just like most of its clientele. It doesn't make any effort to assure that the information they provide about ports is comprehensive or current. The furniture in the rooms is stained, dirty, badly beaten down and some of it is broken. The carpeting in the main entertainment center has shredded and ripped areas, which pose an actual tripping hazard. It ...
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Sail Date: January 2013

Cabin Type: Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom


Total Solar Eclipse spoiled

Review for a South Pacific Cruise on Oosterdam

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burchan
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

I have sailed with HAL before and liked it. It should have been the same this time. For the first time in my life I was to see Total Solar Eclipse. I did not want to gamble with this once in a life opportunity by trying to observe from land and be depended on weather. At least cruise ship can seek clear skies. I was not in it for the cruise. I have seen all the ports before. We were there for one ...
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Sail Date: November 2012


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