Category Archives: Oosterdam

Hits and Misses on Holland America Oosterdam

Posted on February 22, 2019 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Oosterdam Hits and Misses Every ship has things to like about it, and usually something not so great. Of course what people like or not is always a matter of opinion. One person’s absolute favorite thing about any particular ship … Continue reading →

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Victoria Cruise Ship Port

Posted on January 11, 2019 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Victoria, British Columbia Canada’s southernmost city and British Columbia’s capital, Victoria, sits at the south end of Vancouver Island on the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Cruise ships sailing out of Seattle pass through the straight on their way in … Continue reading →

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Décor on Holland America Oosterdam

Posted on November 23, 2018 by LBcruiseshipblogger

It’s sometimes hard to put a name to the décor on a cruise ship. For a short description on Holland America Oosterdam, subdued opulence with an old time charm comes to mind. Hallway paintings frequently depict Dutch old world scenes, … Continue reading →

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Oosterdam Galley Tour

Posted on October 12, 2018 by LBcruiseshipblogger

One sea day on Holland America Oosterdam the daily newsletter listing all the events for the day had a free galley tour on the schedule. It’s always fun to get a peek behind the scenes, especially when you can do … Continue reading →

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Ketchikan Cruise Ship Port

Posted on September 7, 2018 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Ketchikan, Alaska Ketchikan lies on Revillagigedo Island at the southernmost entrance to Alaska’s scenic inside passage surrounded by the Tongass National Forest. This temperate rainforest lives up to its designation. Ketchikan averages around 140-160 inches of rainfall annually, with the … Continue reading →

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Birds, Bears, & Barnacles

Posted on August 3, 2018 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Previously when visiting Sitka our ship anchored offshore and tendered passengers to town. On our last visit we were surprised when the Holland America Oosterdam pulled into a dock over 5 miles from town. Though this dock at the Halibut … Continue reading →

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Food on Holland America Oosterdam

Posted on June 29, 2018 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Holland America‘s ships offer mostly the same food venues without a lot of variance from ship to ship. Though the main dining room has different names on different ships, they all have one. They all also have a buffet on … Continue reading →

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Hubbard Glacier

Posted on May 25, 2018 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Most Alaskan cruises visit a glacier somewhere along their itinerary. Often they either go into Glacier Bay or cruise down to the end of Tracy Arm (or Endicott Arm when Tracy gets blocked). Not so many go to Hubbard Glacier. … Continue reading →

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Snorkeling in Alaska

Posted on May 11, 2018 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Mountain Point Snorkeling Adventure Snorkeling in Alaska? Brrrr. Way too cold. That’s what a lot of people think. I used to be one of them. If you went straight into the water in just a swimming suit like in tropical … Continue reading →

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Obstructed View Cabins on Holland America Oosterdam

Posted on April 13, 2018 by LBcruiseshipblogger

When choosing your cruise ship cabin, some ships offer rooms with obstructed views. These come at a lower price than standard ocean view cabins, but what (if anything) can you see? The answer to that varies greatly. Obstructed view cabins … Continue reading →

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