Alaska May/June 2019
Oosterdam Cruise Review to Alaska - Inside Passage
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Purser
Cruises: 2-3 cruises
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 31
Review summary
The ship was comfortable. The fog encountered allowed us to hear the fog horn every two minutes day/night. A talk with the captain in the main stage allowed for questions and answers. The shipboard sea expert provided knowledgeable and understandable answers to questions.Embarkation
Very organized, but chaotic. Great check in experience and wit.
Ship experiences
Food and Dining
The ship was a nice size, very easily navigated by foot. Six times around on the promenade deck was one mile. The bars and food venues were conveniently located thought out the ship, not necessarily open at convenient times, but still available depending on your schedules. Also menus and food selection were ample.
Onboard Activities
Shipboard announcements and daily schedules of events were always available. The pool was open everyday, even when the ship was wobbling in the seas. Ping pong table competitions were daily, basketball court and pickle ball were available as well.
Entertainment
A magician and a stand up comedian were on the main stage, there were a dueling piano pair that played 70’s and 80’s hits and also country. A casino was busy.
Service and Staff
Room stewards on deck seven were excellent, any special requests were handled efficiently and quickly. They were always friendly and offered a “hello or good morning” while addressing us by name. They were great. The staff in the Lido kitchen were the same way. It made dining there a special experience. A tequila sunrise, or a tequila shot, or a coke product along with water were always quick to show up at our table after ordering along with a smile from Doni or Eff.
Ship Quality
The ships layout allowed for easy access to elevators and staircases to all decks. There was a little confusion as to access to the Crows Nest, but again it was easy to learn to navigate.
Cabin / Stateroom
Cleanliness and organization of the cabin was easy. Large screen tv was nice. Chocolates every night!
Ship tip
Not a Pepsi product boat. Buy into their drink package, well worth it. A dinner at the Pinnacle is a special occasion. Bring magnetic hooks to use for extra storage on the state room walls.
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Ports of call
Not so much....we wanted whale watching. We got the tails and seals. Very beautiful ride in the open boat. Very scenic.
Another very walkable city from the ship. No need for city transportation even though it is right there at the pier. A lunch at the wharf is a must stop.
Disembarkation
Organized chaos again. A midnight deadline for luggage removal from the state room to the hallway. Color designation before hand allowed for retrieval in the port. A porter made the luggage trip to the bus transportation easy. Well worth the cost of s tip.