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Oosterdam Cruise Review to Panama Canal, Central America

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

Overall rating:

4.7 out of 5
Oosterdam

31 Night South America Inca & Panama Canal Discovery (Buenos Aires To Ft. Lauderdale)

Sail date: March 05, 2024

Ship: Oosterdam

Cabin type: Suite

Cabin number: 6056

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 7 months ago

Review summary

31 days well spent at sea plus three days pre -cruise in Buenos Aires. Canal transit a must for all cruisers.

Embarkation

5 out of 5
Efficient

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5
We ate in the MDR fixed dining and also twice in the Pinnacle and once in Canaletto. As usual excellent service and high quality food.

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5
Did nothing strenuous.

Entertainment

4 out of 5
Repeat performances and several new experiences. Loved the Travelling Strings classical shows.

Children's Programs

No kids.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
Room stewards Ketut,Teddy and Nurdin were exceptional. MDR waiters Suci, Eka looked after our table of six with dedication. MDR manager Diane was very helpful and dropped by our table every night. Salad bar and wine server Anne was a favourite. Officers and crew very friendly and helpful.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5
Love the Vista Class ships.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
Perfect for two especially the dual vanity. Poor side cabins are the best for afternoon sun when sailing north or west.

Ship tip

Port side cabin and Signature Suite.

Ports of call

Buenos Aires, Argentina

5 out of 5
Two city and one walking tour Ricoletta Cemetery a must.

Montevideo, Uruguay

4 out of 5

Port Stanley, Falkland Islands

5 out of 5
Yay penguins!!!

Cruise Strait Of Magellan Did not visit port

Cruised Glacier Alley instead due to weather.

Punta Arenas, Chile

5 out of 5

Cruise Cockburn & Beagle Channels

5 out of 5

Cruise Glacier Alley

5 out of 5

Ushuaia, Tierra Del Fuego, Argentina

5 out of 5
Great excursion to the end of the world highway.

Cruise Chilean Fjords

5 out of 5

Puerto Montt, Chile

4 out of 5

San Antonio, Chile

4 out of 5

Coquimbo (La Serena), Chile

4 out of 5

General San Martin (Pisco), Peru

4 out of 5

Callao (Lima), Peru

5 out of 5

Manta, Ecuador

4 out of 5

Fuerte Amador, Panama

5 out of 5

Panama Canal Transit

5 out of 5
Bucket list completed.

Oranjestad, Aruba

5 out of 5
Can to Refexions Beach Club - outstanding food and service. No crowds. Great beach.

Ft. Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida Did not visit port

Flight home.

Disembarkation

5 out of 5
Simple.

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7 Comments

katierney23     7 months ago

Was on this cruise starting in Santiago and agree with your review. Thanks for sharing.

byhisgrace     7 months ago

Appreciate your feedback

Gwbigdog     7 months ago

Thanks for sharing

AuntPinkie     7 months ago

Nice itinerary. Appreciate your detailed feedback. Glad you enjoyed your cruise.

javawoody     7 months ago

Great itinerary, thanks for the detailed feedback

HeavySeas     7 months ago

Awesome....thanks for sharing and glad you enjoyed your cruise

cruising2004     7 months ago

Wonderful itinerary! Thank you for your review. Glad you had a fantastic time!

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