Wonderful ancient Kingdoms

Item: Oosterdam
Rating: 5
Author: icy12

Oosterdam Cruise Review to Europe - Eastern Mediterranean

icy12

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 7+ cruises

Reviews: 3

Helpful Votes: 92

Overall rating:

5 out of 5

Verified Review

11 Night Ancient Kingdoms & Turkish Delights (Athens Roundtrip)

Sail date: August 07, 2024

Ship: Oosterdam

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 5073

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 4 months ago

Review summary

This cruise exceeded our expectations in every way. Outstanding ports of call.

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Quick and without problems

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

Good service. Excellent food.

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

Did not utilize any activity or services.

Entertainment

Chose to be by ourselves.

Children's Programs

5 out of 5

N/A

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Always friendly and professional.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Ship was built in 2003. She is showing her age, needs to be refreshed. Clean but not up to date with the newer ships.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Cabin was clean ( showing wear ) , size was small but comfortable.

Ship tip

Be prepared to adjust to the size and layout of the cabin.

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Ports of call

Piraeus (Athens), Greece

5 out of 5

No excursion

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Mykonos, Greece

5 out of 5

Always a wonderful port to visit

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Istanbul, Turkey

5 out of 5

Outstanding, always look forward to Istanbul. The ship overnighted and that was wonderful. Extra time was great.

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Limassol, Cyprus

5 out of 5

Beautiful and totally enjoyable.

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Alanya, Turkey

5 out of 5

Super port, first time visiting. Looking forward to a return visit.

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Rhodes, Greece

5 out of 5

First time visiting. Wonderful restaurants, friendly people.

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Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey

5 out of 5

Had private guide. Did not visit Ephesus this trip. Been there twice before.

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Disembarkation

5 out of 5

Best ever. Our 21st cruise and this disembarkation was outstanding.

6 Comments

Cruisers4Lyfe 2 months ago

Thanks for sharing

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Ladyjunecliff 3 months ago

Yes, she is an older ship. It’s probably going to be an adjustment for us after sailing on mostly newer vessels last couple years. We are looking forward to a cruise on her soon. Thanks for your review.

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Gwbigdog 3 months ago

Thanks for sharing

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javawoody 4 months ago

Thanks for the review, wonderful itinerary

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cruising2004 4 months ago

Glad you had a wonderful cruise!

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AuntPinkie 4 months ago

Great itinerary. Appreciate your feedback. Glad this cruise exceeded your expectations!

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