Awesome refurbished ship and crew

Item: Oosterdam
Rating: 5
Author: italy53lv

Oosterdam Cruise Review to Europe - Western Mediterranean

italy53lv

Contributor Level: Second Mate

Cruises: 7+ cruises

Reviews: 6

Helpful Votes: 208

Overall rating:

5 out of 5

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12 Night Mediterranean Explorer (Rome To Barcelona)

Sail date: May 12, 2016

Ship: Oosterdam

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 5059

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 8 years ago

Review summary

The Oosterdam was recently refurbished and just beautiful. The crew is all so fantastic. I am a seasoned cruiser and can absolutely tell you this was one of the more memorable cruises I have been on.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Loved the Lincoln Center Stage quintet and the BB King Blues Band. Just absolutely awesome. Main Stage entertainment was only so-so.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Sofa bed and chair needs to be replaced.

Ports of call

Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy

3 out of 5

Livorno (Florence & Pisa), Italy

5 out of 5

Monte Carlo, Monaco

5 out of 5

St. Tropez, France

5 out of 5

Ajaccio, Corsica

5 out of 5

Almeria, Spain

3 out of 5

Ceuta, Spanish Morocco, North Africa

5 out of 5

Marseille (Provence), France

5 out of 5

Sete (Carcassonne), France

1 out of 5

Barcelona, Spain

5 out of 5

13 Comments

Gwbigdog 2 years ago

Thanks for sharing your cruise.

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judydean 8 years ago

Anyone going on the September 28 cruise from Venice

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djdrosten 8 years ago

There is al lot of difference at the HAL ships but the Oosterdam is perfect. Food is great and warm

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Dag8368014 8 years ago

Hello from Stockholm, Sweden ☀️ How was the food onboard?

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verobeachflorida 8 years ago

We booked the ship tour. It was the best way and since it was their tour and a long day the ship has to wait for the tour to get back in case any delays. Elayne and I are in 7077, and look forward to meet up, perhaps at dinner.

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tow4sno 8 years ago

We are also Neptune suites guests, suite number not assigned yet. How are you planning to get to Cinque Terre?

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verobeachflorida 8 years ago

We got notice of slight itinerary change. Rhodes is lovely also. Hope we get to meet onboard. We have access to the Neptune lounge

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tow4sno 8 years ago

We will be on the August 4th sailing, just received a notice that Turkey stops have been canceled.

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rockey123 8 years ago

Will be on her December 16 can't wait. Driving from Ottawa Ontiro Canada to Tampa but well worth the drive.

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verobeachflorida 8 years ago

Looking for others who will be on the August 4th sailing from Venice to Barcelona. Want to get to Cinque Terre from Levorno for the day. Anyone interested let me know.

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sindyjo 8 years ago

Will be on board 18 of November.

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Dag8368014 8 years ago

We'll be onboard 9-16 December -16, departing from Tampa . First time HAL; we're exited 😄

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medicus 8 years ago

How was the food in main restaurant? Always read alot comments it is not good, without fantasy, partly cold and compared to other cruise lines maximum average.

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