Holland America - Oosterdam Reviews

Overall, our Cruise was an enjoyable experience, but compared to previous Cruises with Princess it was not quite the same standard. Finer points with Food Menu, Entertainment, and Service, were at a lower level of performance. If there was a 3.5 Star category, that is where it fits for us. I had a shirt stolen early in the Cruise during a cleaning of our cabin. If we had a choice between Holland America and Princess we would choose the latter.

The ports were amazing, however, there was very little entertainment on the ship. We would have enjoyed more music and dancing. The ship was very quiet after dinner. Other cruises we have been on had dance lessons, Congo lines, Zumba classes and shows and dancing every night. This cruise line seemed to cater to an older crowd that didn’t want much activities other than card games, puzzles and chamber music.

Poor food and entertainment. Cabins not up to par.

Good for older crowd - 75 yrs and above, wheel chairs welcomed. Activities great for older crowd - tips to reduce leg swelling, board games for activities and food that was edible, but far from outstanding.

Wonderful cruise on Holland America 12 days embarkation in Venice and ending in Rome. Stops in Split & Dubrovnik in Croatia, Sarandë in Albania, Olympia, Crete and Mykonos in Greece, Malta, Sicily, Naples and Rome. The Oosterdam ship was mid size. with exceptional staff. The service level was exceptional, amazing food and restaurant selection with great entertainment. All the excursions were well run and very enjoyable. We have already made our deposit for our next Holland America cruise.

The ports in this itinerary are pretty spectacular! If you like history, ruins, castles and churches. ..this is the cruise to take!

For a 12-day cruise, this one is quite a deal for a Veranda Stateroom. HA has its drawbacks, but with great food, great room and terrific service I can recommend it.

Many onboard issues. Lazy poorly trained crew. ETC

HAL is to be commended from Captain to every essential crew for a superb, safe, healthy experience in all respects.

Fantastic cruise and air-trip home.

WE had an wonderful 16 day trip and will use Holland America again for sure. Best food and great staff. A few negatives but didn't hurt us. Nigaraga was not worth the stop, our tour there was very expensive and without merit! Entertainment was good but very hard to get a seat. Not impressed by "Taylor"as entertainment director.

Food and service in dining room 2 was outstanding. Enjoyed the canal lock experience and seeing and hearing the background surrounding its use.

Food qualifies we're not as good as before. The library was a big disappointment; noisy with coffee machine, loud speakers, people chattering , no big tables to work with etc. very expensive WiFi . But we love the quietness in our cabin areas . Very friendly staffs !

Was disappointed at the lack of activities on the ship between ports. Holland America has diminished it's previous artistic endeavors with electronic device classes and other forums that only interest a very few people on the ship. We had a great time at the ports and the cuisine was the best - as usual. We will likely be checking out Princess or other lines for our next trip.

The Future Cruise Director not so

Cruise is suitable for older, less active (and disabled) passengers. There is not enough varjety or enrichment activities offered during sea days for active participants. Ship is tired. Crew are very caring and interact with all well. Cruise djrector was low energy, but suited clientele.