Tag Archives: Oosterdam

Hits and Misses on Holland America Oosterdam

Posted on February 22, 2019 by

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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Décor on Holland America Oosterdam

Posted on November 23, 2018 by

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

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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Birds, Bears, & Barnacles

Posted on August 3, 2018 by

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

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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Obstructed View Cabins on Holland America Oosterdam

Posted on April 13, 2018 by

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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Juneau Cruise Ship Port

Posted on December 15, 2017 by

Juneau, Alaska Alaska’s capital city, Juneau, sits on the Gastineau Channel of southeast Alaska. Like much of the state it is accessible only by boat or plane, although cars can get there on Alaska’s ferries. As one of the 4 … Continue reading →

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Cruise Ship Cabins on Holland America Oosterdam

Posted on November 3, 2017 by

Like all cruise ships, Holland America Oosterdam has a variety of accommodations for passengers to choose from. Cabins range from the lowest priced inside cabins for budget conscious travelers to the spacious Pinnacle Suite for guests who want to cruise … Continue reading →

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Holland America Oosterdam

Posted on September 29, 2017 by

Holland America’s Oosterdam is the second of 4 directionally named Vista class ships, representing East. Her sister ships are Westerdam, Noordam, and Zuiderdam for west, north, and south. Built by Fincantieri of Italy, Oosterdam was christened by Princess Margriet of … Continue reading →

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