Holland America Line - Oosterdam Reviews

The Legendary Rhythm and Blues Cruise offers two cruises a year, one of out Fort Laurderdale in January, and the Meixan Riviera out of San Diego in the fall. —  We have been on three of these full ship charter cruises, all on Holland America ships. They have all been fantastic! —  Instead of having the Phillipine houseboys put on a "show" for the entertainment, the Blues Cruise office books twenty plus blues, rhythm & blues and zydeco bands, and there are 10-15 music shows a day, using all the ship's venues. The problem is not boredom, it is getting to see everyone-an… read full review »

  This was a Saturday-Saturday, January 19, 2008 cruise out of San Diego to the Mexican Riveria.  We flew out of St Louis the day before in case of bad January weather.  Flights on SWA thru Phoenix were fully booked-missing a leg might have left us with no seats open on later full flights. — Tip: We stayed at the inexpensive Holiday Inn-Bayside on North Harbor Drive-West of the SAN airport (not the more expensive Holiday Inn (not rated well) across N Harbor Drive from the cruise terminal.)  They provided free shuttle to the ship if you signed up for a slot. … read full review »

This was my husband and my first cruise.  I had wanted to go on a cruise for the last 10 years, but circumstances and the resistance from my husband prevented it.  But for our 35th anniversary we decided to go to Alaska.  On day 2 he said we have to do this again.  It was fabulous.  We have traveled many places, including Hawaii twice, and many states and resorts in the USA, but we would love to go back to Alaska.  There is so much to see and we just scratched the surface.  The crew of The Oosterdam was superb, and I highly recommend the Holland America… read full review »

The Oosterdam is a beautiful ship.  Holland America does an excellent job of providing the perfect cruise experience.  Sometimes it is the little touches like providing heated blankets and hot soup when you are on deck watching the glacier that add extra special memories to an already magnificent moment.  The food it top-notch.  The service is flawless.  I've been on many cruises, and this one ranks among the top.  Alaska is beautiful, a cruise is the only way to see the glaciers up close, and going on a cruise with excellent service and food makes it a perfect… read full review »

This cruise line is much more attentive to service then Royal Carribean (which is all I have to compare it too).  I would not reccommend this line to family travelers.  The median age of passengers is over 55 yrs old.  If your under that age it is an excellent line to sail without small children.  The entire ship was very quiet at any given time of the… read full review »