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Oosterdam, a Vista Class cruise ship, brings high style to the high seas with thoughtful upgrades and stunning artwork. Guests will have plenty to do on board when not taking in expansive views or stretching out in spacious staterooms. Begin with an exquisite breakfast in the Dining Room. Unwind with a massage at the Greenhouse Spa & Salon, or challenge the family to an air hockey game at High Score!—an Oosterdam exclusive. Indulge in pre-dinner craft cocktails at Ocean Bar, followed by delectable Italian fare at Canaletto.
Openly friendly and welcoming staff everywhere! 13 ocean crossings and this was clearly the best one. It started with the captain's attention to detail in his daily announcements and visiting the guests everywhere. It continued through all the crew including the room attendants. great food, amazing, thoughtful staff, immaculate ship. Andres did an amazing job of choreographing 40+ busses for excursions. handicapped people were assisted, and the staff assured safe transfer from ship to bus. Nothing but praise for the staff. there are people everywhere, polishing, wiping, vacuuming. Junaidi and anung somehow kept our room neat. they're amazing and unobtrusive. we are thoroughly spoiled. a predominantly mature group and no loud pool antics. no deafening bands, but plenty of music venues. You can have what you want to eat, but the staff serves you, so no worries about touching food tongs. various ethnic specialties appeared on the menus = it's a very international selection.
I would score our HAL cruise 11 DAY AROUND ITALY WITH THE HISTORY CHANNEL a 9/10. Our cabin was fantastic on the 6th level, Upper Verandah AFT. Our bed was the most comfortable bed we have ever slept in! The two room attendants that cleaned and looked after our cabin were brilliant, always friendly and polite. Nothing was ever a problem! We mostly dinned at the Lido on the 9th deck. We always found food fresh and the quality was excellent. Personal preference as we preferred to walk around and see all the dishes on offer. We did purchase the Have it all package which included 2 specialty Dinning settings, one at the Pinnacle Grill and one at Canaletto. When I tried to book the Canaletto, it was booked out every night of the cruise. So, if you purchase the Have it all package make sure you book your specialty dinning settings on the first day of the cruise. Shore excursions: We only booked 2 one in Civitavecchia (Rome) the other in Livorno (Florence/Pisa). Rome was very disappointing! They called it The Best of Rome, when we went to the Colosseum, we all wanted to go inside and see the inside but our tour guide said that is not included. Looking back now we should have just bought bus tickets from Civitavecchia to Rome and done our own thing. Pre booked our tickets to get into the Colosseum and the Vatican. Other ports: Kotor, Montenegro. Just walk off the ship and you are in the town centre. After seeing the town walk to the bus station (10-minute walk) and catch the bus to the cable car station. Take a ride up into the mountains and enjoy the breathtaking views. Corfu, Greece. Caught the shuttle bus into Old Town and had a good walk around for a few hours. Afterwards we got on the Hop on Hop off bus which did a tour around the island. Well worth getting off up at the top of the mountain that overlooks the bay and airport runway. Google maps call it Corfu airport Plane spotting Spot. Messina, Sicily. Walked around on our own, make sure you are at La Cattedrale Di Messina at 12.00 noon to see the midday chimes on the clock tower. Salerno, Italy. We caught a taxi to the local ferry terminal and went up the coast to Amalfi. (about a 30-minute ride) Enjoy the breathtaking views of the Amalfi Coast on the way up and back. Marseille, France. We took the $18.00 bus shuttle into the city and walked around got some lunch and then headed back to the ship. Another tip go to guest services and get the Crew Apperception Tip Charge removed. However, we did tip the two room attendants who looked after our cabin. Embarkation and Disembarkation went smoothly and was well organised. Entertainment I’d score what we saw 7/10. I think what you call typical cruise ship entertainment. Disappointing! HAL put a bottle of water in your stateroom and charged a ridiculous price to refill it, all the water outlets on the Lido deck have signs up Do Not Refill Your Bottle. We bought bottled water at Supermarkets when we went ashore and took them back to the ship.
With refined amenities and Holland America Line signature Mariner’s Dream bed gracing each elegant stateroom, the ship offers six grades of staterooms. Most are ocean-facing, many featuring teak-lined verandas for dining alfresco or private sunbathing.
Holland America Line invites you to dine "As You Wish". To savour Italian cuisine one night and a perfectly grilled porterhouse steak the next. To take your place in the Dining Room at a specific seating time or be spontaneous, following your desires. Onboard, there are restaurants to suit every mood, along with the flexibility to choose the dining style you prefer.
Boasting an expansive range of enrichment facilities and opportunity, Holland America Line's ships are bound to offer something you'll want to know more about. Why not have a go at the Digital Workshop powered by Windows and learn how to enhance your holiday picture or how to easily share them.
The shake of a martini, the hum of conversation with new friends – Holland America Line offers a wide selection of onboard lounges and gathering places. Sip a cool saketini garnished with a fresh cucumber slice. Sample a 40-year-old Scotch whisky; celebrate with fine French Champagne. Taste the world as you raise your glass to it!
Whether you want to workout in the Fitness Centre, learn yoga, pamper yourself with a massage and spa treatment, or enjoy a game of basketball, there's a perfect onboard activity for everyone.
Holland America Line's youth activities program, Kids Club, offers an array of entertaining events for kids and teens ages 3-17, supervised by a full-time, professionally trained staff. They'll have an opportunity to join other kids their age for arts and crafts, sports, video game competitions, scavenger hunts, challenging team games and themed parties.
Note: Kids Club is not offered on cruises of 25-days or longer, including all Legendary and Grand Voyages. We will offer a selection of children’s activities throughout these longer voyages for any children who may be onboard.
Safety Comes First
Safety is our primary concern and strict policies are in place for effective supervision. Adult guests are not permitted to remain in Kids Club unless attending to a special-needs child.
Please note: During voyages with a high number of families onboard, we will make all efforts to accommodate interested parties. However, participation in our program cannot be guaranteed. Hours of operation may change to better serve our guests.
