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Oosterdam Cruise Review to Mexico

Cruises: 2-3 cruises
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 6

Overall rating:

4 out of 5
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Oosterdam

7 Night Mexican Riviera (San Diego Roundtrip)

Sail date: October 09, 2010

Ship: Oosterdam

Cabin type: Inside

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 14 years ago

Review summary

The ship accomodated 2060 passengers with no problem at all, dining was flexible, and varied, plenty of entertainment options. All ports of call were on time, we had good seas, anda good crew.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5
Buffett, dining room and fine dining (Pinnacle) were all top notch

Entertainment

3 out of 5
caters to a middle age crowd - but has kids activities too

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
every request fufilled

Ship Quality

5 out of 5
Hot tubs, pools and common areas were spotless, service was prompt and efficient. Waiters automatically added in tips which I did not like.

Cabin / Stateroom

3 out of 5
Plenty of room for two people.

Ports of call

Mazatlan, Mexico

1 out of 5
lots of poverty - some real depressing areas - not recomended
Don't Miss: shopping downtown w/ the locals for 80% off the tourist prices

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

3 out of 5
Neat place, we hired a private driver - $100 for 5 hrs - saw a lot, andhad a blast
Don't Miss: predator movie set

Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

5 out of 5
Cancun on steroids !
Don't Miss: lovers beach

Pros: cleanliness - those folks are anal about cleaningevery inch of the ship

Cons: not a party cruise - more laid back and conventional

Recommends Oosterdam? Yes!

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Gwbigdog    2 years ago

Thanks for sharing your cruise.

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