Atlantic crossing in November?

Oosterdam Cruise Review to Europe - Western Mediterranean

Cruises: 7+ cruises
Reviews: 6
Helpful Votes: 39

Overall rating:

5 out of 5
Oosterdam

12 Night Mediterranean Rivieras (Barcelona To Rome)

Sail date: October 22, 2016

Ship: Oosterdam

Cabin type: Suite

Cabin number: 8070

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 8 years ago

Review summary

The package value attracted us to the itinerary and a previous three day coastal, no port visits cruise convinced us that eight days was do-able. Holland America and the great staff of the Oosterdam did the rest. We upgraded to a Signature suite - well worth it. On the entire cruise I wore a light raincoat once, only for the morning in Cadiz. The crossing was the best weather, the smoothest the captain had experienced in 23 years! Late dining with great table companions and wonderful entertainment. Even the Casino let us win on our last day. Can't wait until our next cruise. 

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5
If you like omelettes for breakfast and the salad bar for lunch, compliment the experience by dining on the aft deck.

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Children's Programs

5 out of 5
Not one child spotted!

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
Great midships location two doors from the stairs and elevators, one deck below the Lido to grab that early morning coffee and croissant. Some noise from the lido as furniture and carts moved but not an impediment. Great balcony.

Ship tip

Pay attention to the on board presentations - very helpful and informative, whether it's a virtual tour of the ship or the history of SNL.

Ports of call

Barcelona, Spain

5 out of 5

Palma De Mallorca, Balearic Islands

5 out of 5

Toulon, France

5 out of 5

Calvi, Corsica

5 out of 5

Monte Carlo, Monaco

5 out of 5

Livorno (Florence & Pisa), Italy

5 out of 5
Get a group of six or eight, hire a car and driver an go to Cinque Terre or Sienna. We recommend Papillon Tours.

Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy

5 out of 5
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2 Comments

Gwbigdog    2 years ago

Thanks for sharing your cruise.

Gwbigdog    2 years ago

Thanks for sharing your cruise.