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Oosterdam Cruise Review to Hawaii

Cruises: 7+ cruises
Reviews: 2
Helpful Votes: 24

Overall rating:

4.2 out of 5
Oosterdam

17 Night Circle Hawaii (San Diego Roundtrip)

Sail date: October 20, 2019

Ship: Oosterdam

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 5046

Traveled as: Singles/Friends

Reviewed: 5 years ago

Review summary

Enjoyed every minute of our cruise. Would have liked a few more activities while at sea (that didn’t cost extra). American test kitchen’s contract ends this year so I’d be interested to see what they will replace it with.

Embarkation

5 out of 5
Excellent!! Smooth as silk!

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5
Portions are really great. No too big. Lido deck has a vast array of selections from different countries

Onboard Activities

4 out of 5
Pickle ball, swimming, fitness center

Entertainment

4 out of 5
Different show each night. Great selection. Comedians, magicians, musicsls

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
The captain & officers have breakfast on the Lido deck early. They are available for everyone to talk with. The crew are cheerful & genuinely like each other & support each other. Feels like a family atmosphere.

Ship Quality

4 out of 5
Liked the layout. Was easy to get around

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
Everything is very clean & well kept. Bathrooms sink & tub needs a little cosmetic touch up.

Ship tip

Don’t miss the free sauna on the Lido deck or the Game Bar

Ports of call

San Diego, California

4 out of 5
Easy to get around

Honolulu, Oahu

4 out of 5
Excellent port transportation

Lahaina, Maui

4 out of 5
Tendered in. Everything is easy walking distance. Don’t miss Warren & Annabelle’s magic show.

Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

4 out of 5
Easy walking. Great little beach just off the pier

Cruise Kilauea Volcano

1 out of 5
It was dark & foggy. Didn’t see anything

Hilo, Hawaii

4 out of 5
Great welcoming group. Excellent transportation too farmers market or Walmart to kick off other adventures.

Ensenada, Mexico

2 out of 5
It was dark when we arrived & not enough time to really do the town justice. Got off & shopped at the pier for vanilla

Disembarkation

4 out of 5
Crew is wonderful about seeing you off & hoping you’ll be back soon. Disembarkation process wAs very smooth
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4 Comments

Gwbigdog    2 years ago

Thanks for sharing your cruise.

4Goodtimes    5 years ago

Thanks for sharing.

Cruiserike0322    5 years ago

I am happy for you. Hope you are planning the next one

cruisereckoning    5 years ago

So glad you enjoyed the cruise.

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