Alaskan cruise in August?

I'm traveling to Alaska in August on the Oosterdam thru Holland America. We are whale watching , otter watching, going to the raptor center and going on the Jeep/Canoe adventure. Any suggestions or comments on the excurions or on the boat especially??





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All I can say is make sure to have on hand a good extra set of clothes. Sweater, jacket, wind breaker, fitted hat, socks, shoes...ect. Any time I've ever gone to do any of those things, I always end up needing some extra clothes.

Have fun...hopefully it want be to overcast or something.






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Be sure to go to the Mendehall glacier, the Bucket of Blood Saloon, and look for Eagles everywhere. You are going to have a wonderful time. Holland America is my favorite cruise line. The food alone is to die for. The service is outstanding and everything is elegant. Also the entertainment is excellent. Wish I were going again.

Does anyone have pics of the crystal globe or big wood elephant from the Oosterdam ship; part of Holland Amer

I was on a cruise in Alaska last week and amid all the excitement I forgot to take pics of 2 amazing things aboard the ship Oosterdam;part of Holland America's fleet. One is the huge crystal globe hanging above the lobby and the other is the giant painted wooden elephant on one of the upper floors. Does anyone have pics of these things or know where I can find them? Thanks!





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hi there,can give you some links to seach,plenty of photos...

Oosterdam Ship
www.TheCruiseLine.com


Cruise Vacation Today
Oosterdam Ship
Cruises.AmericasVacationCenter.com

Cruises Inc
63 Long Rifle Court, Newark, DE - (302) 737-2312
"... Oosterdam 8303 The Ship 2. published by hurleyjp13 in world travel on 2003-08-17 last update on 2004-02-14. The Second Part of the Ship's Tour ..." webshots.com



Holland America Line Inc
300 Elliott Ave W, Seattle, WA - (206) 281-3535
"... Vista-class ship ms Oosterdam returns to sail another season of seven-day Alaskan Explorer cruises, joined in 2006 by sister ship ms Westerdam. ..." prnewswire.com



R. T. Peak Travel Group
1221 Lincoln Avenue, San Jose, CA - (408) 286-2633
"... Oosterdam Cruise Ship March 3, 10, & 17, 2007 from $649.pp May 5, & 12, 2007 from $599.pp ..." peaktravel.com



Lighthouse Travel
1187 Coast Village Rd. #1210, Santa Barbara, CA - (805) 566-3905
"... I guess that makes today the fourth day on Holland America's Alaskan cruise on the Oosterdam. I wish they had Wi-Fi throughout the entire ship! Then again, . ..." plazoo.com



Winwin Vacations
Seattle, WA - (206) 297-7179
"... Small ship cruising offers an attractive alternative. Do you dream of visiting more off-the-beaten-path destinations? See the barnacles on the skin of a whale ..." winwinvacations.com




Association Services Inc
1006 Industry Dr, Tukwila, WA - (206) 623-8632
"... In a meeting organized by Public Relations Society of America (PRSA), Seattle-based Holland America Line's cruise ship ms Oosterdam will host visitors for a ..." findarticles.com

Oosterdam Ship
Discount America Holland Cruises
Book Your Dream Cruise Today
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HAL Oosterdam Ship info
Cruise schedules, photos,
ship reviews, detailed itineraries.
www.cruiseweb.com

Cruise Smart on Oosterdam
Discounts & Smart Bonuses including
free cruise insurance.
SmartCruiser.com

the links have the info your after,but you have to go in to the pages,theirs a couple with virtual veiwing,seen the elephant on one photo,your going to spend hours looking through it all,you can have your trip over and over again,wonderful,best wishes and good luck...

Honeymoon, holland america, first cruise, some feedback please?

Hey, just preparing for our honeymoon, and was hoping to get some feedback.

Our plan for our dream honeymoon is to head out on april 12 (the day after our wedding), from salt lake to CA and take a cruise on the Holland America Oosterdam, 7 day, mexican riviera. We managed to find a deal for a veranda room, which we are really excited about, for about 699$ (before taxes, tips, fuel charge, etc.) and flights for about 210$ (before taxes etc.)(don't worry we've added it all up, taxi too).

One travel agent (younger lady) expressed the concern that we wouldn't like holland america because it had too old a crowd, and stuffy. Another (older lady) said we would love it.

As for us, we aren't huge party people. We don't drink, our preferred dance is swing & ballroom, the library & culinary arts center's, & the art are a lot more attractive to us. We don't mind dressing nice, and we love older people. The cruise got dinged for lack of kids entertainment & shore excursions, but what do we care?






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My husband and I love Holland America Line, and we're younger working professionals. Oosterdam was actually the first cruise ship we were on together, and it was perfect for us. We loved the Culinary Arts Center, the fine dining, and the generally more refined atmosphere on HAL.

Like a lot of people, your travel agent associates "young" with "party" and I think you're right to recognize that that's not always right.

I think you'll have a great time.

Three resources I'd recommend:
- Savvy Guide to Holland America Line, which will give you a bit more information into "what it's like"
http://www.cruisesavvy.com/savvyguide/ho…

- A Sept 2007 Cruise Report from Oosterdam's sister ship, Noordam, which may give you a sense of the atmosphere onboard.
http://www.cruisesavvy.com/journals/pj/2…

-The "know before you go" guide. It's not specific to HAL, but it has packing suggestions, onboard cell phone information, etc:
http://www.cruisesavvy.com/savvyguide/kn…






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Okay i know you say you got a good deal but there's a HUGE promo deal going on at http://www.ticketsavvy.com for Holland America Cruise line

go to http://www.ticketsavvy.com to book your cruise

and for more info on the promo go to:

http://www.yourtravelbiz.com/rta/misc/Ho…






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We took our first cruise (14 days in the Caribbean) with Holland America, and loved it. The crowd might be a bit older than say, Carnival, but definitely not "stuffy". More refined perhaps. One major plus, there are fewer noisy kids running around the pool(s) and dining rooms! We enjoyed our trip so much we're going on another cruise (HAL) in March. I'd say "have fun", but you can't help but do so!

Which Line should I go on? Holland America, oosterdam. Or Norwegian Spirit?

I'm going on a cruise to mexico and I can't decide which cruise I want to go on. When you look at the pictures they both seem so breathtaking. They're both 7 days, and both to mexico. The oosterdam for the mexican rivera, and The Norwegian Spirit goes to the gulf of mexico. I'm so confused to check out the pictures that I've seen for both just click the links.

http://travel.travelocity.com/ecruise/CruiseDetailsPublicArea.do?sailing_date=Dec+20%2C+2008&resSt=&pagerIndex=&resultsIndex=0&lead_price=449.00&currency=USD&gtCty=&cruiseId=2693&promolink=&deckId=&pPc=&action_code=Select&price=&srRt=

that was for the oosterdam,

this one is for NLC:

http://travel.travelocity.com/ecruise/CruiseDetailsPublicArea.do?sailing_date=Apr+12%2C+2009&resSt=&pagerIndex=&resultsIndex=22&lead_price=499.00&currency=USD&gtCty=&cruiseId=7990&promolink=&deckId=&pPc=&action_code=Select&price=&srRt=






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I have cruised on the NCL spirit but on a different itinerary. Its a nice ship but its not as nice as the Holland America ship. The HA ship was just launched in 2003 and the other was launched some time before that. The cabins on HA are larger and much nicer.

I have also done the Mexican Rivera cruise out of San Diego, but on a NCL ship rather than HA. Our cruise did the same port stops except we also did Acapulco. The Mexican Rivera is nice but I don't think its as nice as in the Caribbean if you want beach time to enjoy swimming, sunning and just getting wet. The Caribbean beaches are much prettier then those on the Pacific side of Mexico. The place that I liked best on the Pacific side was Cabo. The other places were OK.

You are comparing here two different cruise lines as well as two different itineraries. I have been on many NCL cruises but I don't care for their "freestyle" cruising at all. Freestyle means that the cruise is very informal and you do not select a time for dinner but just go any time after about 6:00 PM that you want. But I experienced some problems with that; like never having the same wait staff and table, and some laxity in service.

You can actually request the same type dinner procedure on Holland America if that's what you like. But as someone who has done almost 20 cruises during the past 15 or so years I prefer the traditional (old style) cruising where I have "my" table and "my" wait staff and I enjoy all of the benefits that brings in the way of personalized service, even them addressing me by name rather than as "sir/madam".

So my recommendation is the Holland America cruise because the ship is newer, the cabins and ship will be better, the food and service will be better, the cruise will be more special because its more upscale and classy. The HA line has older and more reserved passengers. Go on the HA cruise.





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It sounds like maybe you need to do a little research. These cruises are totally different - one is on the Pacific coast, the other is in the Caribbean, if your info is accurate.

Holland is much more upscale than NCL - better food and service - but will probably be much quieter. Holland tends to have older, more well-traveled passengers.

Go to your library and get a book on cruising and/or go to CruiseCritic.com, click on "Boards" and/or "Reviews" [be sure to click on passenger reviews, too] and get all the info you could possibly want.

Have fun!

June 28th Cruise on Oosterdam-Balcony or inside. Any feedback on Oosterdam ship?

June 28th Cruise on Oosterdam-Balcony or inside. Any feedback on Oosterdam ship?






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Cruising the Inside passage is much more of an experience if you have an outside balcony cabin, you can watch the stunning scenery from the comfort of your cabin.
The choice of cabin is entirely yours but when we are cruising we don't actually spend much time our cabin, just washing and sleeping. The money we save on cabin price goes towards the cost of the tours etc:
The difference in price between a good balcony cabin and an inside cabin on that cruise is approx $1000.
There are two sites that I use for feedback on cruises and ships:
http://smillay.cruisesinc.com/travel/cru…
and http://www.cruisecritic.com both sites are good all the information you need from people who have been there and done it.






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I'd guess by the date you're going to Alaska, in which case if you CAN get a balcony, go for it. There's something extra-special about watching the glaciers and other beautiful scenery from the privacy of your own balcony.

BTW, I LOVE Oosterdam. It was my (now) husband's first cruise, so maybe I'm biased by that, but she's a great ship.

If by any chance you'd be willing to share any pictures / stories of your trip please let me know. It's relatively easy to do directly on our site:
http://www.cruisesavvy.com/journals
That said, I really regret not having pictures of that ship (all our pics were family snapshots) so I'd be more than happy to help with uploading or whatever, just ping me through my Yahoo profile.

And if you have any other Qs about Oosterdam, please don't hesitate to ask.

ADDITION: Here's a review with lots of pictures of Zuiderdam, which is OS' sister ship. Slightly different decor, but very similar:
http://www.cruisesavvy.com/journals/pj/2…






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Well, that's a matter of priorities, usually. Some people won't cruise without a balcony, others buy an inside because they want to spend their money on other aspects of the cruise and, as they say, "You don't spend that much time in the room, anyway!"

However, from what I've read, many people feel it is well-worth getting a balcony for an Alaska cruise - provided you get it on the "right" side of the ship [i.e. the side that will be facing the mainland].

For info on the Oosterdam in particular, go to CruiseCritic.com, click on "Reviews" at the top of the page, then enter the name. Be sure and click on "Member Reviews", too, as cruisers post their reviews of the ships there.

CC also has many tips, etc. in the "Boards" section.

Have a great cruise.






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We saw the Oosterdam from the outside when we departed San Diego on the Carnival Spirit. The Oosterdam is a full sized ship. You need to type in Holland America Oosterdam on a Yahoo search for images. Also at Holland America's website and click on ships, then on Oosterdam.






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Pretty good chance of a good weather in June, July in Alaska! Balcony would be tempting but Oosterdam is a very good ship and has enough viewing areas to admire the beauty.

Inside will save you money which you can well spend on various excursions on shore!

Majestic Gems
Juneau.





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If in fact you are going to Alaska then a balcony is a WASTE. Why would you only want to see 1 side of things? Like watching a movie with 1 eye closed. Too much scenery & wildlife & there is no way to know when or where. I have been on 23 cruises there & always get an inside room. Way TOO much to see & people to meet on deck. However your money & vacation do what you think is best for you.
Oosterdam is a great ship with excellent service, staff & food.
Enjoy.

I need help with choosing a cruise?

hey all my family and i (10 ppl) r booking a cruise we want to go to mexico were debating on holland america oosterdam or royal caribbean vision of the seas were trying to see what is a better ship to have more fun on good entertainment for children with all ages and adults and senior citezins over all better prices and ship!
-thanks!





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Holland America tends to be a lot older crowd. Royal Caribbean, while catering to an older crowd than Carnival, have many activities that are geared toward a younger group (like the rock walls and water slides)






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I disagree with the first respondent. I've been on 4 Holland America cruises, 3 to the Caribbean and 1 to Alaska and 1 cruise on Royal Caribbean. There's plenty to do for kids on Holland America, they have a HAL teen club and innumerable activities for all ages. Holland America does not have a disproportionate number of seniors, it does however have fewer of the single, loud, partying types. I find Holland America to be equal to or better than Royal Caribbean in terms of service, cuisine and clientele. While you will enjoy the cruise on either ship, do check out the ports of call, and the prices, and make your choice accordingly.






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for kids, princess is not good, either Royal careabean, a lots of senior there, since it's little fancy both of them most people are seniors!! I am speaking on experience, try Carnaval Cruise ship, they cheapest and most people young and kids, that's my advice! good luck it's so much fun!






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Go with Royal Caribbean. Holland America has a lot more seniors on it and not a lot for kids to do. Also consider Princess too. They have a little of everything, but Royal Caribbean is a very good cruise line if you are interested in that one.






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Holland America (Oosterdam) is a vista class ship which was voted number 1 for kids last year. They are a full five star ship so they tend to have a large senior crowd as well. The other ship I would reccomend going out of L.A. is the Sapphire Princess.






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for kids, princess is nice, royal carribean is nice for kids too.
holland america typically has a more reserved experience. NOt too much for kids there.

have a wonderful time.
cruisecritic.com
cruisecompete.com






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Go Princess or Royal Caribbean. They're the BEST! Holland America is mostly just adults. If you go Princess or Royal Caribbean, everyone will have a great time.






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remember that cruises over charge on drinks!!

you should def take some flasks! and sneak in alcohol cuz the drinks are so expensive i've used www.floridaflasks.com, it works

Oosterdam cruise pictures?

I just went on an cruise to the mexican rivera on the ship the oosterdam, from the company holland america. The dates were December 25, 2008- January 3, 2009. Do you know where i can find pictures from that cruise?





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At http://hollandamerica.com, you can look at all of their ships photos, take virtual tours of the public rooms and watch videos!

They don't show photos from each cruise individually. They usually create a DVD on board with memories from that cruise.

Holland America under 21 entertainment?

Hey all!
I'm going on Holland America's Oosterdam Mexican Riviera Cruise in a few weeks and I'm worried there isn't going to be much for me to do after hours. I'm 19, too old for the "teen" club and too young to drink. I was wondering if anyone knew if under the night clubs on board are 18+ or 21+ ? I'm really worried about this seeing as it's only me, my brother and my parents, all of who are over 21, but me.
If anyone has an answer or experience on this or any other Holland America Cruise please let me know!
Thanks!





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Holland America's passengers tend to skew older than most other mass-market lines. But if your cruise is only seven days and is during a period when college kids might be on board with their parents, you may have some people to hang out with. There isn't a whole lot of entertainment that would interest young people on HAL, in general, and things tend to close down pretty early [by midnight]. Other than the bars with music, there won't be a lot of other venues for you at night. During the day there are a few things like trivia, cooking demos, etc. The ship does have a very nice library, so you'll be able to find some good reading, and you can work on your tan around by pool.

You might want to check out CruiseCritic.com. If you go to "Boards", then "Roll Call", you can find your sailing and "meet" others on your trip. You'll have to join CC but it's free. There's lots of other useful and timely info on the other boards, too.





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You should be able to hang out with your parnts and your brother and have a lot of fun.

You probably will meet other girls your age and you can hang with them

Having Fun? YEAH!

Heather Ooserterdam
me singing in a karaoke contest on a cruise to mexico over xmas 2007

Abby singing
Abby singing on the cruise ship's version of American Idol.

Having Fun? YEAH!
March 9, 2010 - Salsa and Salsa show folks from the Norwegian Star, Oosterdam and Radiance of the Seas a good time!

Pool inside a pool!
With glaciers and floating ice around the Oosterdam, guests can swim in heated deck pools, provided small waves don't bother them.

oosterdam

CRUISE_TALENT_SHOW - 1.wmv
Unbelievable TALENT_ at_sea

kitchen_carnival_conquest
inside the kitchen Carnival Conquest from New Orleans

R FAMILY VACATIONS 2008 MEXICO
R FAMILY 2008 HOLAND AMERICA OOSTERDAM

Home Away From Home
Farewell to you all!

Vision of the Seas Pre-Muster Drill
My Mom and Sister in Life Belts prior to the muster drill

Carnival Liberty Muster Drill

pianoman_on_carnival - vol 2 - .wmv
Sensation Cruise 2009 - Pianoman on Carnival - Carnival Cruise Line - Piano Bar - Wild Nites at the piano - Jeff warren entertains Learn Piano the Easy Way - Piano Lessons

ABE LINCOLN Totem Pole of ketchikan Alaska
Totem Poles of ketchikan Alaska.

Ships that pass in her dreams!
The Holland America Cruise Line passing the Princess Line in Hubbard Bay ALASKA. Ship that passed in my daughters dreams!

Carnival Liberty Muster Drill.
Drill on Carnival Liberty Cruise.

sail away - San Diego sunset 1/12/08
a view of San Diego from aboard the ms Oosterdam as we leave port.

Danny steals the show with Joel Mason!

PIANOMAN_JEFF_WARREN - 2010 -.wmv
Sensation Cruise - Pianoman Jeff Warren at the piano - Hi Lites - Celebrating 25 years - Wild nites in the piano bar - girls gone wild

Danny steals the show with Joel Mason!
Saxman and crazed wildman Danny from the Halcats is the feature of this delightful show from Joel Mason onboard the Oosterdam in November 2008.

Video from My Phone (Steel Reserve Cruise Begins.3g2)
Penthouse Suite balcony on MS Oosterdam April 14, 2007, as the ship heads for Mexico.

WORLDS_BEST_CRUISE_SHIP_HI - LITES.wmv
What REALLY happens on a CRUISE !!! Hi Lites from the World's Best Cruise Ships !

Hubbard Glacier calving Sept 08
cruise ship Oosterdam in Glacier Bay

'FINCANTIERI AUTO PARK' in High Definition

alaskan cruise karakoe contest
oosterdam karaoke contest

Sports Deck!
Me and my bro on the sports deck on the oosterdam! oh yeah i yelled cuz i got smacked with a football haha

'FINCANTIERI AUTO PARK' in High Definition
What if you could buy a cruise ship at the lot, well here is what the commercial would look like in High Definition. Score by the Circle Limit Project. All instruments except for the ship's horn and the sample played by the Project.

pianoman_on__carnival - vol 1.wmv
Cruise video footage like you have NEVER seen before !

cruise ship kitchen tour.AVI

Going through a cruise ships kitchen on the carnival ecstacy

Mark Ferratt, drums -- www.mfdrums.com
Mark Ferratt, drums www.mfdrums.com www.beautyandthebeat.biz

Mark Ferratt, drums -- Elliot Finkel Show
Elliot Finkel Show ms Oosterdam 13 July 2009 Mark Ferratt - Drums www.mfdrums.com www.beautyandthebeat.biz

World poker tour s03e14 partypoker Million 9/9
Final Table Date Mar 26, 2005 Buy-In $10000 + $500 Number of Entrants 735 Prize Pool $7430000 Tournament Details The WPT hit the Sea of Cortez for the Cruisin' Mexico Party Poker Tournament, a floating festival of cards that created not one, but two new WPT millionaires. 735 players ponied up $10000 to test their mettle aboard the beautiful cruise ship MS Oosterdam, pushing the prize pool to the largest in WPT history - $7207108. It's a fitting testament to another milestone reached with this tournament, as the WPT crossed the $100000000 mark in poker payouts in its third season. Last year Erick Lindgren edged out Daniel Negreanu for his first million. This year, the 21st and 22nd WPT millionaires came from these final six players... In Seat 1, Adam Csallany, a 23 year old Computer Science major at University of Minnesota, the short stack, with $360000. In Seat 2, Mathew Cherackal, a 22 year old Princeton Pre-Med student, with $1440000. In Seat 3, David "the Colonel" Minto, a retired USAF Lieutenant Colonel from Alamogordo, New Mexico, the chip leader, with $2500000. In Seat 4, Paul "the Truth" Darden, a former WPT Champion, in his 2nd WPT final, with $900000. In Seat 5, Richard Kain, a 33 year old San Francisco marketing executive, with $1530000. In Seat 6, Michael "the Kid" Gracz, a 24 year old pro from Raleigh, NC, born in Warsaw, Poland, with $630000. Blinds started at $20000 and $40000, limits at $30000 and $60000.

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Going through a cruise ships kitchen on the carnival ecstacy
Took some video of the massive ship kitchen

Mendenhall Glacier near Juneau Alaska

Going through a cruise ships kitchen on the carnival ecstacy
Just another video of my walk through the kitchen

jeff_warren_live_at the PIANO
Sensation for 2009 - Oosterdam - Jeff Warren Live at the Piano - a VETERAN on ships - CARNIVAL - Royal Caribbean - Norwegian Cruise Lines - piano bar fun

World poker tour s03e14 partypoker Million 8/9
Final Table Date Mar 26, 2005 Buy-In $10000 + $500 Number of Entrants 735 Prize Pool $7430000 Tournament Details The WPT hit the Sea of Cortez for the Cruisin' Mexico Party Poker Tournament, a floating festival of cards that created not one, but two new WPT millionaires. 735 players ponied up $10000 to test their mettle aboard the beautiful cruise ship MS Oosterdam, pushing the prize pool to the largest in WPT history - $7207108. It's a fitting testament to another milestone reached with this tournament, as the WPT crossed the $100000000 mark in poker payouts in its third season. Last year Erick Lindgren edged out Daniel Negreanu for his first million. This year, the 21st and 22nd WPT millionaires came from these final six players... In Seat 1, Adam Csallany, a 23 year old Computer Science major at University of Minnesota, the short stack, with $360000. In Seat 2, Mathew Cherackal, a 22 year old Princeton Pre-Med student, with $1440000. In Seat 3, David "the Colonel" Minto, a retired USAF Lieutenant Colonel from Alamogordo, New Mexico, the chip leader, with $2500000. In Seat 4, Paul "the Truth" Darden, a former WPT Champion, in his 2nd WPT final, with $900000. In Seat 5, Richard Kain, a 33 year old San Francisco marketing executive, with $1530000. In Seat 6, Michael "the Kid" Gracz, a 24 year old pro from Raleigh, NC, born in Warsaw, Poland, with $630000. Blinds started at $20000 and $40000, limits at $30000 and $60000.

2008 AK Cruise, Vol 2 of 2 - The Hubbard Glacier, Sitka, Ketchikan (AK) & Victoria (BC)
Recapturing our 2008 AK Cruise, Vol 2 of 2 - The Hubbard Glacier, Sitka, Ketchikan (AK) & Victoria (BC)

Mendenhall Glacier near Juneau Alaska
Mendenhall Glacier, 14 miles from Juneau, Alaska. Seen on our Alaska Cruise in September 2008. Sight seeing with IRISHA!

Hubbard Glacier calving

San Diego harbor at sunset as seen from cruise ship
Just after 5:00pm on 1/12/08. Helicopter flying into San Diego at sunset, as seen from the cruise ship ms Oosterdam

World poker tour s03e14 partypoker Million 7/9
Final Table Date Mar 26, 2005 Buy-In $10000 + $500 Number of Entrants 735 Prize Pool $7430000 Tournament Details The WPT hit the Sea of Cortez for the Cruisin' Mexico Party Poker Tournament, a floating festival of cards that created not one, but two new WPT millionaires. 735 players ponied up $10000 to test their mettle aboard the beautiful cruise ship MS Oosterdam, pushing the prize pool to the largest in WPT history - $7207108. It's a fitting testament to another milestone reached with this tournament, as the WPT crossed the $100000000 mark in poker payouts in its third season. Last year Erick Lindgren edged out Daniel Negreanu for his first million. This year, the 21st and 22nd WPT millionaires came from these final six players... In Seat 1, Adam Csallany, a 23 year old Computer Science major at University of Minnesota, the short stack, with $360000. In Seat 2, Mathew Cherackal, a 22 year old Princeton Pre-Med student, with $1440000. In Seat 3, David "the Colonel" Minto, a retired USAF Lieutenant Colonel from Alamogordo, New Mexico, the chip leader, with $2500000. In Seat 4, Paul "the Truth" Darden, a former WPT Champion, in his 2nd WPT final, with $900000. In Seat 5, Richard Kain, a 33 year old San Francisco marketing executive, with $1530000. In Seat 6, Michael "the Kid" Gracz, a 24 year old pro from Raleigh, NC, born in Warsaw, Poland, with $630000. Blinds started at $20000 and $40000, limits at $30000 and $60000.

Hubbard Glacier.
Christi and John's Alaskan Honeymoon Cruise. September 12th 2006. MS Oosterdam.

Hubbard Glacier calving
Shot from deck of MS Oosterdam 23 Sept 2008

sunset sailaway - Goodbye, Cabo!
Leaving our first port, off the back of the ship, deck 3....

San Diego harbor at sunset as seen from cruise ship

hubbard_glacier
Off the coast of Alaska. Shot from the deck of the Ms Oosterdam, Holland-America Cruise ship, by Ben Bor

World poker tour s03e14 partypoker Million 6/9
Final Table Date Mar 26, 2005 Buy-In $10000 + $500 Number of Entrants 735 Prize Pool $7430000 Tournament Details The WPT hit the Sea of Cortez for the Cruisin' Mexico Party Poker Tournament, a floating festival of cards that created not one, but two new WPT millionaires. 735 players ponied up $10000 to test their mettle aboard the beautiful cruise ship MS Oosterdam, pushing the prize pool to the largest in WPT history - $7207108. It's a fitting testament to another milestone reached with this tournament, as the WPT crossed the $100000000 mark in poker payouts in its third season. Last year Erick Lindgren edged out Daniel Negreanu for his first million. This year, the 21st and 22nd WPT millionaires came from these final six players... In Seat 1, Adam Csallany, a 23 year old Computer Science major at University of Minnesota, the short stack, with $360000. In Seat 2, Mathew Cherackal, a 22 year old Princeton Pre-Med student, with $1440000. In Seat 3, David "the Colonel" Minto, a retired USAF Lieutenant Colonel from Alamogordo, New Mexico, the chip leader, with $2500000. In Seat 4, Paul "the Truth" Darden, a former WPT Champion, in his 2nd WPT final, with $900000. In Seat 5, Richard Kain, a 33 year old San Francisco marketing executive, with $1530000. In Seat 6, Michael "the Kid" Gracz, a 24 year old pro from Raleigh, NC, born in Warsaw, Poland, with $630000. Blinds started at $20000 and $40000, limits at $30000 and $60000.

Rattle Snake
This was recorded on January 1, 2009 in Cabo San Lucas. We saw this while on a dune buggy tour. We went to Mexico on a Holland America Cruise Line ship called the Ms Oosterdam.

San Diego harbor at sunset as seen from cruise ship
Just after 5:00pm on 1/12/08. Helicopter flying into San Diego at sunset, as seen from the cruise ship ms Oosterdam

World poker tour s03e14 partypoker Million 7/9
Final Table Date Mar 26, 2005 Buy-In $10000 + $500 Number of Entrants 735 Prize Pool $7430000 Tournament Details The WPT hit the Sea of Cortez for the Cruisin' Mexico Party Poker Tournament, a floating festival of cards that created not one, but two new WPT millionaires. 735 players ponied up $10000 to test their mettle aboard the beautiful cruise ship MS Oosterdam, pushing the prize pool to the largest in WPT history - $7207108. It's a fitting testament to another milestone reached with this tournament, as the WPT crossed the $100000000 mark in poker payouts in its third season. Last year Erick Lindgren edged out Daniel Negreanu for his first million. This year, the 21st and 22nd WPT millionaires came from these final six players... In Seat 1, Adam Csallany, a 23 year old Computer Science major at University of Minnesota, the short stack, with $360000. In Seat 2, Mathew Cherackal, a 22 year old Princeton Pre-Med student, with $1440000. In Seat 3, David "the Colonel" Minto, a retired USAF Lieutenant Colonel from Alamogordo, New Mexico, the chip leader, with $2500000. In Seat 4, Paul "the Truth" Darden, a former WPT Champion, in his 2nd WPT final, with $900000. In Seat 5, Richard Kain, a 33 year old San Francisco marketing executive, with $1530000. In Seat 6, Michael "the Kid" Gracz, a 24 year old pro from Raleigh, NC, born in Warsaw, Poland, with $630000. Blinds started at $20000 and $40000, limits at $30000 and $60000.

Hunky Dory singing

heelkick oosterdam
ak 5/08

Mexican Riviera Christmas Cruise
Cruise - Dec 19 - 26, 2009 Ms Oosterdam

World poker tour s03e14 partypoker Million 4/9
Final Table Date Mar 26, 2005 Buy-In $10000 + $500 Number of Entrants 735 Prize Pool $7430000 Tournament Details The WPT hit the Sea of Cortez for the Cruisin' Mexico Party Poker Tournament, a floating festival of cards that created not one, but two new WPT millionaires. 735 players ponied up $10000 to test their mettle aboard the beautiful cruise ship MS Oosterdam, pushing the prize pool to the largest in WPT history - $7207108. It's a fitting testament to another milestone reached with this tournament, as the WPT crossed the $100000000 mark in poker payouts in its third season. Last year Erick Lindgren edged out Daniel Negreanu for his first million. This year, the 21st and 22nd WPT millionaires came from these final six players... In Seat 1, Adam Csallany, a 23 year old Computer Science major at University of Minnesota, the short stack, with $360000. In Seat 2, Mathew Cherackal, a 22 year old Princeton Pre-Med student, with $1440000. In Seat 3, David "the Colonel" Minto, a retired USAF Lieutenant Colonel from Alamogordo, New Mexico, the chip leader, with $2500000. In Seat 4, Paul "the Truth" Darden, a former WPT Champion, in his 2nd WPT final, with $900000. In Seat 5, Richard Kain, a 33 year old San Francisco marketing executive, with $1530000. In Seat 6, Michael "the Kid" Gracz, a 24 year old pro from Raleigh, NC, born in Warsaw, Poland, with $630000. Blinds started at $20000 and $40000, limits at $30000 and $60000.

World poker tour s03e14 partypoker Million 5/9
Final Table Date Mar 26, 2005 Buy-In $10000 + $500 Number of Entrants 735 Prize Pool $7430000 Tournament Details The WPT hit the Sea of Cortez for the Cruisin' Mexico Party Poker Tournament, a floating festival of cards that created not one, but two new WPT millionaires. 735 players ponied up $10000 to test their mettle aboard the beautiful cruise ship MS Oosterdam, pushing the prize pool to the largest in WPT history - $7207108. It's a fitting testament to another milestone reached with this tournament, as the WPT crossed the $100000000 mark in poker payouts in its third season. Last year Erick Lindgren edged out Daniel Negreanu for his first million. This year, the 21st and 22nd WPT millionaires came from these final six players... In Seat 1, Adam Csallany, a 23 year old Computer Science major at University of Minnesota, the short stack, with $360000. In Seat 2, Mathew Cherackal, a 22 year old Princeton Pre-Med student, with $1440000. In Seat 3, David "the Colonel" Minto, a retired USAF Lieutenant Colonel from Alamogordo, New Mexico, the chip leader, with $2500000. In Seat 4, Paul "the Truth" Darden, a former WPT Champion, in his 2nd WPT final, with $900000. In Seat 5, Richard Kain, a 33 year old San Francisco marketing executive, with $1530000. In Seat 6, Michael "the Kid" Gracz, a 24 year old pro from Raleigh, NC, born in Warsaw, Poland, with $630000. Blinds started at $20000 and $40000, limits at $30000 and $60000.

Hunky Dory singing
Hunky Dory on ms Oosterdam singing 'Lord I Lift Your Name on High'

cruise ship entertainment "king of the road"

Walking deck 3, Cabo san Lucas 1/14/08
working off my dessert from the night before, this was taken on one of many laps around deck 3. morning arrival in Cabo san Lucas, ms Oosterdam.

World poker tour s03e14 partypoker Million 2/9
Final Table Date Mar 26, 2005 Buy-In $10000 + $500 Number of Entrants 735 Prize Pool $7430000 Tournament Details The WPT hit the Sea of Cortez for the Cruisin' Mexico Party Poker Tournament, a floating festival of cards that created not one, but two new WPT millionaires. 735 players ponied up $10000 to test their mettle aboard the beautiful cruise ship MS Oosterdam, pushing the prize pool to the largest in WPT history - $7207108. It's a fitting testament to another milestone reached with this tournament, as the WPT crossed the $100000000 mark in poker payouts in its third season. Last year Erick Lindgren edged out Daniel Negreanu for his first million. This year, the 21st and 22nd WPT millionaires came from these final six players... In Seat 1, Adam Csallany, a 23 year old Computer Science major at University of Minnesota, the short stack, with $360000. In Seat 2, Mathew Cherackal, a 22 year old Princeton Pre-Med student, with $1440000. In Seat 3, David "the Colonel" Minto, a retired USAF Lieutenant Colonel from Alamogordo, New Mexico, the chip leader, with $2500000. In Seat 4, Paul "the Truth" Darden, a former WPT Champion, in his 2nd WPT final, with $900000. In Seat 5, Richard Kain, a 33 year old San Francisco marketing executive, with $1530000. In Seat 6, Michael "the Kid" Gracz, a 24 year old pro from Raleigh, NC, born in Warsaw, Poland, with $630000. Blinds started at $20000 and $40000, limits at $30000 and $60000.

cruise ship entertainment "king of the road"
ms Oosterdam entertainment, night 2.

Funny Dave2
A highlight reel of Dave goofing around with some friends while cruising.......enjoy!

Approaching Hubbard Glacier.
Christi and John's Alaskan Honeymoon Cruise. September 12th 2006. MS Oosterdam.

World poker tour s03e14 partypoker Million

Panama Canal Cruise
Watch as the Holland America Oosterdam transits the Miraflores Locks in the Panama Canal on November 8, 2009.

Smith Family Mexico Cruise
Cruise from Dec 27 through Jan 5, 2008. Stopped at Cabo, Mazatlan, and Puerto Vallarta.

HOLLAND_AMERICA_CRUISE_HI - LITES - .wmv
CRUISE HI - LITES from HOLLAND AMERICA - 2010

World poker tour s03e14 partypoker Million 1/9
Dates Mar 19 - 26, 2005 Final Table Date Mar 26, 2005 Buy-In $10000 + $500 Number of Entrants 735 Prize Pool $7430000 The WPT hit the Sea of Cortez for the Cruisin' Mexico Party Poker Tournament, a floating festival of cards that created not one, but two new WPT millionaires. 735 players ponied up $10000 to test their mettle aboard the beautiful cruise ship MS Oosterdam, pushing the prize pool to the largest in WPT history - $7207108. It's a fitting testament to another milestone reached with this tournament, as the WPT crossed the $100000000 mark in poker payouts in its third season. Last year Erick Lindgren edged out Daniel Negreanu for his first million. This year, the 21st and 22nd WPT millionaires came from these final six players... In Seat 1, Adam Csallany, a 23 year old Computer Science major at University of Minnesota, the short stack, with $360000. In Seat 2, Mathew Cherackal, a 22 year old Princeton Pre-Med student, with $1440000. In Seat 3, David "the Colonel" Minto, a retired USAF Lieutenant Colonel from Alamogordo, New Mexico, the chip leader, with $2500000. In Seat 4, Paul "the Truth" Darden, a former WPT Champion, in his 2nd WPT final, with $900000. In Seat 5, Richard Kain, a 33 year old San Francisco marketing executive, with $1530000. In Seat 6, Michael "the Kid" Gracz, a 24 year old pro from Raleigh, NC, born in Warsaw, Poland, with $630000. Blinds started at $20000 and $40000, limits at $30000 and $60000.

Panama Canal Crossing 10 Oct 2004
10 October 2004 The Panama Canal is a ship canal which joins the Caribbean Sea to the Pacific ocean. One of the largest and most difficult engineering projects ever undertaken, it had an enormous impact on shipping between the two oceans, replacing the long and treacherous route via the Drake Passage and Cape Horn at the southernmost tip of South America. A ship sailing from New York to San Francisco via the canal travels 9500 km (6000 mi), well under half the 22500 km (14000 mi) route around Cape Horn.[1] Although the concept of a canal near Panama dates back to the early 16th century, the first attempt to construct a canal began in 1880 under French leadership. After this attempt failed and 21900 workers died, the project of building a canal was attempted and completed by the United States in the early 1900s, with the canal opening in 1914. The building of the 77 km (48 mi) canal was plagued by problems, including disease (particularly malaria and yellow fever) and landslides. By the time the canal was completed, a total of 27500 workmen are estimated to have died in the French and American efforts. Since opening, the canal has been enormously successful, and continues to be a key conduit for international maritime trade. The canal can accommodate vessels from small private yachts up to large commercial vessels. The maximum size of vessel that can use the canal is known as Panamax; an increasing number of modern ships exceed this limit, and are known as post-Panamax or ...

Jaeden Dancing on the Deck

blues cruise room
the view from our stateroom aboard the ms oosterdam during the blues cruise

On the Oosterdam June 2009

Cabo San Lucas 2007
Cabo San Lucas - Video captured off the Pacific Coast of Mexico from the cruise ship - scenes with Music background added.

2008 AK Cruise Recaptured
Recapturing our 2008 Alaska Cruise

Jaeden Dancing on the Deck
Jaeden dancing on Oosterdam cruise ship deck, May 2008.

Jonathan Blake Surf Cruise 2008 V1.0

our cruise
oosterdam

Alaska Cruise, Part Five
The final in the series, this part includes Victoria in British Columbia, Pike's Market in Seattle, as well as some final scenes from onboard the boat. Stick around after the credits for a not-so-secret ending.

Jonathan Blake Surf Cruise 2008 V1.0
Surf Cruise 2008, Mexican Riviera, Jonathan Blake, Take 1

Mexican Riviera Cruise II
Tagudinians of Southern California Mexican Riviera Cruise adventure to Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlan and Puerto Villarta, Mexico aboard the Holland America's MS Oosterdam.

HOLLAND_AMERICA_CRUISE_2010.wmv
HOLLAND America Cruise 2010 - incredible video footage !

Alaska Cruise, Part Five

Holland America Line ms Oosterdam
Holland America Line Ha le sue origini nel lontano 1873 quando iniziò con le traversate atlantiche a trasportare i primi europei, diretti verso una nuova vita; la prestigiosa compagnia di navigazione, continua tutt'oggi la tradizione, portando i suoi passeggeri sempre verso qualcosa di nuovo, e di indimenticabile. Con le sue 13 navi, lussuose e confortevoli, attraverso gli oceani, ha transportato più di 10.000.000 di ospiti ad esplorare mete ambite; siete pronti per una nuova indimenticabile vacanza? Holland America Line solca i mari di tutto il mondo: dall'Australia al Far East, dal Mediterraneo ai Caraibi e ha il suo punto di forza in Alaska dove mette a disposizione il più alto numero di navi e di itinerari abbinati a programmi a terra. Holland America Line è membro orgoglioso della prestigiosa World's Leading Cruise Lines. Questa esclusiva alleanza include Holland America Line, Carnival Cruise Line, Cunard Line, Costa Crociere, Princess Cruises e The Yachts of Seabourn. Condividendo la passione di soddisfare ogni ospite e l'impegno di fornire qualità e valore, le linee di crociera parte di questa alleanza si rivolgono ad un'ampia gamma di stili di vita e di possibilità di spesa. Insieme, offrono una vacanza in crociera ricca ed emozionante verso le più affascinanti destinazioni in tutto il mondo. La Compagnia oggi ha sede a Seattle (Usa) e fa parte del Gruppo Carnival. Ship Facts Ship's Registry: The Netherlands Passenger capacity: 1916 Crew members: 817 Gross Tonnage ...

Digital Workshop powered by Windows® on Holland America Line Cruises
Guests cruising on Holland America Line ships will be able to "show and tell" their vacation memories through the Digital Workshop powered by Windows®. Free workshops led by Microsoft-trained "techsperts" will show even the most novice camera or computer user how to take better vacation photos, make movies, edit pictures and create scrapbooks using a variety of Microsoft Windows and Windows Live services. Guests will learn how to share all their digital memories through email, blogging and social networking - so friends and family can see where they've been cruising even before their cruise ends. The program, which is complimentary and has its own dedicated space on each ship, kicks off with a 50-minute session. Called "Just Shoot Me," the session provides tips and tricks on how to take the best pictures, and introduces passengers to onboard editing and movie-making resources available on the cruise, including Windows Live Photo Gallery and Windows Movie Maker. This program is now available on the ms Amsterdam, ms Oosterdam, ms Westerdam, ms Noordam and ms Eurodam, expanding fleet wide within 4 months. More information at: www.hollandamerica.com

at sea
from our corner verandah suite aboard the ms Oosterdam

our cruise
oosterdam

Alaska Cruise, Part Five
The final in the series, this part includes Victoria in British Columbia, Pike's Market in Seattle, as well as some final scenes from onboard the boat. Stick around after the credits for a not-so-secret ending.

working on cruise ships: Mediterranean

The F Word (Women's Olivia Cruise)
To Holly, Shannon, Jenae ,Secret, Norma,Jeniffer, Terrie and me. Best friends on 7 day Olivia Cruise. Holly was sick this night and I think Jen was still in Cabo or the ships Casino. LOL, Fuck we had a blast on that cruise. Remember The Wine Crawl. And the Pajama party sunrise.

Oosterdam in San Diego
Holland America Line's Oosterdam in San Diego.

Alaska Cruise, Part Four
A good deal of our activities on the boat are chronicled here, as well as our brief stay in Ketchikan.

working on cruise ships: Mediterranean
Spent 3 months in the Mediterranean while working for Holland America Line on the ms Oosterdam.

2008 Alaska Cruise Recaptured
Cruise trip to Alaska's Inner Passage region aboard the MS. Oosterdam

Oosterdam Entertainment

at sea
from our corner verandah suite aboard the ms Oosterdam

Cabo San Lucas Port at Night
Cabo San Lucas at night taken from the deck of the Oosterdam (Holland America) cruise ship during the early evening. Trip taken at the end of October 2007.

Rough seas on the Oosterdam
A view of the ocean from our deck aboard the MS Oosterdam. We had very rough seas and gale force winds for part of our cruise. Here I tried to capture what the sea looked like. I think this was still only near gale force winds and rough seas; not even the worst of it!

Oosterdam Entertainment
Crew Farewell at the Vista Lounge

Alaska Cruise, Part Three
This part of the series includes our stop at Hubbard Glacier and our tour of the Tongas National Park in Sitka. And some whales...

David Guidice playing "Great Balls of Fire"

Oosterdam Idol
I had to sing on the boat.

David improvising Route 66
Oosterdam Cruise, February 2008. This was early one morning in Cabo San Lucas, and David decided to improvise "Route 66" on the keyboard (Bass) and bongos. Pretty funny and talented.

rescue at sea
passenger had to be taken to the hospital from board of the MS Oosterdam by helicopter

cruise ship comedian Elliott Maxx
Elliott Maxx is best described as a clean comic with messy hair. This snippet is from the first night of our cruise on the ms Oosterdam.

David Guidice playing "Great Balls of Fire"
Oosterdam Cruise, February 2008. David Guidice playing part of "Great Balls of Fire".

Holland America Line - European Journeys

Crows Nest, Oosterdam
Playing a few tunes, The Video is taken by a friend who was passing by.

hal's Oosterdam
HAL'soosterdam

Holland America Oosterdam muster drill 1/12/08
The numbers of the missing passengers....

Holland America Line - European Journeys
Holland America Line has been a part of the rich European tapestry for over 135 years. They continue their long tradition of offering innovative multi-region itineraries from a local's point of view. As their guest, you will enjoy an uncommon Europe cruise experience at an exceptional value. Elegant ships with affordable verandah staterooms, expert lectures and culinary events, and one-of-a-kind shore experiences and longer days in port combine to give you a Europe vacation beyond compare.. Amble along Amsterdam's graceful canals. Explore Scotland's 5000 year old stone village Skara Brae and Norway's dramatic fjords. Shop in Ireland for fine linen and crystal. And discover the diverse charms of Copenhagen, Tallinn, Berlin, and Helsinki. Visit Kiel, Germany and travel to Hamburg for the day. Enjoy overnight stays and more time in St. Petersburg and Stockholm. Experience all of this and more while being pampered aboard our spacious and elegant, mid-size ships. Explore the lands where Western Civilization was born and where the fine art of living has been perfected ever since. Discover the Mediterranean's ancient empires and the wonders of the Holy Lands. Indulge in the delicious cuisines of Italy, France and Spain. Shop for treasures in silver, gold, leather and ceramics. Enjoy overnight stays and more time in Barcelona, Venice, and Istanbul. Holland America Line's Mediterranean cruise vacations offer an unequalled Europe cruise experience at an incredible value. Delve into ...

ms Oosterdam
Departing Canada place Pier for San Diego, the last cruise ship out of Vancouver till next May.

poker cruise party excursion

Off the Promenade Deck, M/S Oosterdam
Cruising

Oosterdam Superstar - Feelin' Groovy
Me singing in the karaoke competition on my cruise to Alaska.

poker cruise party excursion
2007 HAL Oosterdam poker cruise - Day trip to Mazatlan's finest restaurant and beach

Elevator Ride on the Oosterdam
I did a quick 2 week job on the ms Oosterdam and loved the elevators, so took a quick video. Ha.

Oosterdam
May 2008 Alaska

HAL Oosterdam departs Vancouver

Kitchen Tour Holland America's Westerdam Sept. 7, 2009
Luxury Travel Writer Nancy D. Brown goes behind the scenes on a kitchen galley tour of Holland America Line's Ms Westerdam cruise ship.

Alaska Part 1
Cruised on Holland America's Oosterdam. This cruise began in Seattle. This video is of the beginning of our vacation. Also featured is the Mendenhall Glacier in Juneau.

Oosterdam Cabin Veranda
View of Pacific Ocean from Oosterdam veranada just off cabin. Captured in October 2007.

HAL Oosterdam departs Vancouver
Holland America's Oosterdam pulling out from Vancouver. We were parked next door on the Celebrity Mercury.

OOSTERDAM_PIANOMAN - 2010.wmv
Great OOSTERDAM memories - Pianoman Rocks the Piano Bar !

David Guidice playing "Sweet Caroline"

Ho Ho A Pirates Life for Me! NOT!!!!
Aboard the beautiful OOSTERDAM Holland America Cruise Line, along the Alaska inside passage. Luxury and Eat, Eat, Eat!

US Coast Guard with Oosterdam
Video of US Coast Guard escorting the cruise ship Oosterdam out of harbor in San Diego.

Golden Princess 2008 Alaska Cruise Ship Vacation Video
Our trip aboard the Golden Princess from Seattle to Juneau to Skagway to Ketchikan to Victoria and back to Seattle. It was a wonderful trip, especially the ride on the White Pass and Yukon Scenic Railway out of Skagway. I would highly recommend this trip.

John Jones Rocks the Oosterdam
John Jones packs the house on the ms Oosterdam. October 2008.

David Guidice playing "Sweet Caroline"
Oosterdam Cruise, February 2008. David playing Neil Diamond's "Sweet Caroline". It's only part of it, but funny.

Oosterdam Superstar TAKE 2

HOLLAND_AMERICA_CRUISE_TALENT_SHOWS - vol _1.wmv
SPECTACULAR talent on your CRUISE !

To and from Glacier Bay Alaska Hubbard Glacier
The Oosterdam Cruise ship en route and leaving Glacier Bay Alaska. To the tune of Lord Franklin, a sad tale of sailors and the sea.

David Guidice playing "Piano Man"
Oosterdam Cruise, February 2008. This is David Guidice playing Billy Joel's "Piano Man" on the first night of our cruise.

Mr. and Mrs. Oosterdam 2009!!
We had a dance competition held on the Ms. Oosterdam... very first of its kind on cruise ships! Dancers were paired with other staff on the ship to compete for the title... check out the winning performance!!

Oosterdam Superstar TAKE 2
Jeff Joseph in round two of Holland America Oosterdam NW cruise

David Guidice playing "Prelude: Angry Young Man"

David Guidice playing "Piano Man" on Billy Joel Night
Oosterdam Cruise, February 2008. This is David Guidice playing Billy Joel's "Piano Man" on the piano and harmonica. "Billy Joel Night"

Alaska Cruise, Part One
This is the first few days of our cruise to Alasak on the Oosterdam. We got stuck in Nashville and Atlanta for a while. This part ends with our first sailing.

Ms Oosterdam (third part)
The Ms Oosterdam arrive on Monaco / Le Ms Oosterdam arrive à Monaco / Il Ms Oosterdam in arrivo a Monaco

Lady-Kenny Rogers-featuring Dave Morgan
Kenny Rogers songs out of the 80's. Had a chance to perform it on a cruise ship back in March 2007

David Guidice playing "Prelude: Angry Young Man"
Oosterdam Cruise, February 2008. This is David Guidice playing Billy Joel's "Prelude: Angry Young Man". Brilliant.

Cruise Ships Live Port Cams: Panama Canal - Orinoco Flow

Mazatlan Stone Island Beach
A short video clip from a beach in Mazatlan - Stone Island. This was during an excursion during a 2007 cruise on the Oosterdam (Holland America).

Ms Oosterdam
this is a cruise wich my family went on to alaska on the ms oosterdam, may 12 2006 with hollandamerica, i am a marinar and have gone on 160 day sailing badge givin to me on my mexican cruise.

Oosterdam Dance Performance
Dance Performance during 2007 Bob Proctor Mexican Riviera Cruise

Oosterdam Superstar Sept 08
JJ singing "I did it my way" aboard Holland America Oosterdam Cruise

Cruise Ships Live Port Cams: Panama Canal - Orinoco Flow
This is a montage of some of the many ships that transit the Panama Canal. These, specifically, are cruise ships that take passengers across the long stretch of engineering masterpiece. As the 8th Wonder of the World (if I'm not mistaken), it has a stunning feature of length and mobile features that anyone can't help but at least "Wow" at! Ships Featured Include (in order given): CELEBRITY: Galaxy HOLLAND AMERICA: Amsterdam, Oosterdam CRYSTAL CRUISES: Crystal Harmony, Crystal Serenity HOLLAND AMERICA: Rotterdam, Zandaam PRINCESS CRUISES: Regal Princess Songs/Music Feature: Beethoven's Symphony No. 9 Enya: Orinoco Flow James Horner: "Take Her to Sea Mr Murdoch" (From the TITANIC soundtrack). Soon -- Live Port Cams: New Orleans!

AK Cruise, Vol 1 of 2 - The MS Oosterdam & Juneau (AK)

Ms Oosterdam - September 8, 2007
My Dam Ship Cruise on board the Ms Oosterdam, September 8th 2007.

Oosterdam passes Golden Princess
As we're getting ready to leave the Oosterdam passes us and blows its horn.

The Oosterdam Ship & 1 Night in Victoria Canada
The last stop of a 1 week cruise to Alaska in Victoria. The flowers were beautiful, but few buildings can match the ship, a floating hotel, if not a floating city!

2008 AK Cruise, Vol 1 of 2 - The MS Oosterdam & Juneau (AK)
Recapturing our 2008 AK Cruise, Vol 1 of 2 - The MS Oosterdam & Juneau (AK)

"Power of Five" on the Dam Ship
Photos of the "Power of Five" on a Mexican Riviera Cruise aboard the ms Oosterdam, 6-13 October 2007. Luxurious cruise of the "Power of Five" aboard the dam ship ms Oosterdam. The "Mexican Riviera" Cruise was organised by "Bob Proctor" and "Life Success". Contains photos of the "Power of Five" cruising the Mexican Riviera aboard the "ms Oosterdam" with other students of the "Bob Proctor" programs and "Life Success" seminars. "Bob Proctor" was one of the speakers in the Bob Proctor workshops and "Life Success" seminars held aboard the "ms Oosterdam". The "Power of Five" attended the "Bob Proctor" workshops on the "ms Oosterdam" when "Bob Proctor" was the speaker. The "Power of Five" was also photographed with "Bob Proctor" and other "Life Success" speakers. The "Power of Five" met some of the 'Life Success" consultants aboard the "ms Oosterdam". Cruising the "Mexican Riviera" aboard the "ms Oosterdam" with the "Power of Five" is the best way to see the "Mexican Riviera". Attending the "Bob Proctor" workshops and Life Success seminars with the "Power of Five" aboard the "ms Oosterdam" was also great while cruising the "Mexican Riviera". The "Power of Five" highly recommends cruising the "Mexican Riviera" aboard the "ms Oosterdam". The "Power of Five" also recommends becoming a student of the "Bob Proctor" programs and attending "Life Success" seminars. The "Power of Five" can help you travel in luxury at affordable prices. Check out the "Power of Five" on: poweroffive ...

Oosterdam video "10 nt Sea of Cortez " ex San Diego

Oosterdam video "6 nt Mexican Riviera Cruise" ex San Diego
www.cleancruising.com.au - Thisvirtual cruise video provides an aerial "birds-eye" view of the ship visiting each port along the way - a world first and a must for anyone planning a cruise! Follow the cruise route in Google Earth and discover a rich 3D scale model of the Oosterdam cruise ship. Get inspired about your next cruise holiday and be sure to share it with friends. Clean Cruising provides fast and dynamic search tools with the best daily cruise fares and cabin availability for cruises worldwide. Plus get great advice from one of Australia's largest teams of accredited cruise specialists waiting to help you 7 days a week.

Oosterdam Cruise Dec. 2007 Part 1
This is the first part of my cruise on Holland America. It was Dec 8-15 2007.

Get Onboard the Oosterdam with Holland America Line
We have discount rates on Holland America Lines ms Oosterdam. Call cruisenow.com for details and information

Oosterdam video "10 nt Sea of Cortez " ex San Diego
www.cleancruising.com.au - Thisvirtual cruise video provides an aerial "birds-eye" view of the ship visiting each port along the way - a world first and a must for anyone planning a cruise! Follow the cruise route in Google Earth and discover a rich 3D scale model of the Oosterdam cruise ship. Get inspired about your next cruise holiday and be sure to share it with friends. Clean Cruising provides fast and dynamic search tools with the best daily cruise fares and cabin availability for cruises worldwide. Plus get great advice from one of Australia's largest teams of accredited cruise specialists waiting to help you 7 days a week.

Oosterdam Cruise Dec. 2007 Part 2
Here is part two of my video.

Oosterdam video "6 nt Mexican Riviera Cruise" ex San Diego

Hula Dance Performance on Oosterdam Cruise
Hula Dance Performance during 2007 Bob Proctor Mexican Riviera Cruise

cruise ship Oosterdam galley tour
now with marzipan frogs! and bread dough frogs! and yes mom, I saw the thing with the pictures...

Oosterdam Holland America cruise
www.vincentnguyen.com

galley tour #2 cruise ship ms Oosterdam 1/08
carving fruit, room service area, and more! I forget how many meals they prepare every day in this kitchen, something like 11000!

Oosterdam video "6 nt Mexican Riviera Cruise" ex San Diego
www.cleancruising.com.au - Thisvirtual cruise video provides an aerial "birds-eye" view of the ship visiting each port along the way - a world first and a must for anyone planning a cruise! Follow the cruise route in Google Earth and discover a rich 3D scale model of the Oosterdam cruise ship. Get inspired about your next cruise holiday and be sure to share it with friends. Clean Cruising provides fast and dynamic search tools with the best daily cruise fares and cabin availability for cruises worldwide. Plus get great advice from one of Australia's largest teams of accredited cruise specialists waiting to help you 7 days a week.

Oosterdam Sail Away & Cruise Critic Banner Wave

2007 Oosterdam Cruise - Farewell Tribute
A farewell tribute from the Oosterdam crew. Video captured in November 2007 during a Mexican Riviera cruise.

Fun, Sun & Luxury Decor Aboard the Oosterdam Cruise Ship
What you would see aboard the Holland America Oosterdam cruise ship. Luxury decor, fun and sun.

Piano Man on Oosterdam Cruise
The Piano Man Billy mcallister played the song 'Piano Man' at the Piano Lounge on Oosterdam Cruise during 2007 Bob Proctor Mexican Riviera Cruise. I apologize for the screaming noise. I didn't realize it was that loud.

Oosterdam Sail Away & Cruise Critic Banner Wave 3-14-2009
Holland America Cruiseline's Oosterdam. Watch her majestic night time sail away from Port Everglades in Ft Lauderdale Florida on her Tran-Atlantic journey. There is also a Cruise Critic banner wave. Filmed on 3/14/2009 from the location of the mortagemobile.com webcam. www.mortgagemobile.com

December 2007 Oosterdam Cruise Part 1
This is my first poor attempt to make a video of pictures from my Dec. 2007 cruise on the MS Oosterdam. Please forgive the sloppy editing.