Awesome Eastern Mediterranean itinerary and port calls.
Oosterdam Cruise Review to Europe - Mediterranean
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Cruises: 7+ cruises
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Review summary
Awesome port calls, though some port calls were too short. The east Mediterranean is beautiful.Embarkation
HAL bus ticket from Marco Polo airport to Triesta port was smooth and embarkation very easy at the port.
Ship experiences
Food and Dining
HAL main dining room and lido buffet are excellent as well as the Canaletto and Pinnacle specialty dining rooms. Daily dining room menu's change and there is a huge choice in the buffet.
Onboard Activities
Excellent fitness center
Entertainment
The entertainment in the main show room repeated on this cruise and some nights were "dark" - no show. The Kennedy Center ensombal was not available on this cruise. However, the port calls each day were entertainment enough to overwhelm.
Service and Staff
HAL is impeccable for their service and willingness to please.
Ship Quality
Crew is constantly cleaning and lots of art work throughout the ship to enjoy.
Cabin / Stateroom
Neptune Suites are the largest rooms and balconies on the Oosterdam with the exception of the two Penthouse suites. Very comfortable and worthwhile for a 24 day cruise.
Ship tip
Do no pack formal wear - dress or skirt for ladies and slacks with collar shirt for men. You will be out of step with formal wear.
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Ports of call
Disembarkation
Disembarkation was confusing with excursion and airport buses in the same location. At MCO airport bus stop is confusion with huge crowd and little direction