Ooesterdam Mexican Riviera Trip Report

[Queen of Adventure]

Here is part 1: San Diego
http://www.ourlaughingplace.com/aspplay/Mexican_Riviera_Cruise/m_85676/tm.htm

I'll add new segments to this thread as I get them up:p

Enjoy!
Ahnalira

[KatWag]

Ahnalira,

Enjoyed part one and am eagerly awaiting future installments. Thanks so much for taking the time. It's so much fun to read these and dream about future trips.

Kathy

[Krazy Kruizers]

Loved it!

I see you found Horton Plaza to shop.

Loved the little smiley laughing on his side as your DH is ready to leave for lifeboat drill.

[Sea Island Lady]

Thanks! Can't wait to read the rest. :)

[Queen of Adventure]

Thanks, y'all:D Krazy Kruiser, I'll see if I can't find a few more spots for that laughing fellow for you;)

Here's part 2: Food, Food, and more Food:p
http://www.ourlaughingplace.com/aspplay/m_85730/mpage_1/key_/tm.htm#85730

[Krazy Kruizers]

Enjoying everything.

[Esme]

I always enjoy your reviews and your great photos. Looking forward to the rest of your review and photos.

[shipcafe]

Ahnalira : I'm so glad you took this cruise as I very much look forward to your photo updates. They are always so interesting. Hopefully you had the chance to meet Mr. James Deering (hotel manager) as I'm sure that you would have found him very interesting ! . . . .

[nobbync]

Great review so far. Love the pictures of the food and everything. I am hungry now but will not eat till Feb 26 when we sale south! :)

[LAFFNVEGAS]

Ahnalira, I always enjoy you Photos of the food, you do such a great job with that. We too were on the Oosterdam for Alaska last May and are looking forward to cruising her again this coming October doing the Mexican Riviera. Were you on the same week with Revneal? Feb 5th thru the 12th? If so I have pictures of the Oosterdam sailing away while I was in San Diego.

[Queen of Adventure]

Were you on the same week with Revneal? Feb 5th thru the 12th? If so I have pictures of the Oosterdam sailing away while I was in San Diego.
I sure was!:D That's probably me waving to you from the ship;)

Here is part 3: Day at Sea and First Formal Dinner
http://www.ourlaughingplace.com/aspplay/m_85824/mpage_1/key_/tm.htm#85824

[Sea Island Lady]

Loved the food photo's. Something tells me that those sugar free desserts are as good as the regular. My Dad is a diabetic, and I think I will join him with the sugar free.;)

[Queen of Adventure]

Here's part 4... Cabos San Lucas:D

http://www.ourlaughingplace.com/aspplay/m_85856/mpage_1/key_/tm.htm#85856

[Sea Island Lady]

My favorite review yet! :)


Could you tell me if the pirate boat in your photo is the whale watching boat?

[Bucky3]

Can't wait for the next chapter! We're cruising on Oosterdam the end of March so we are really enjoying all your info - and the pictures are just wonderful. My DH wants to know what kind of camera you were using?? Thanks a bunch.

[1drifter]

We were on the Oosterdam with you for the well-being cruise to Alaska, but could not make the trip to Mexico. Thanks for your wonderful review, to make us feel like we were right there! Shari

[Queen of Adventure]

I believe the pirate ship is the whale watching ship... or one of them;) We could see one (not the one docked) way off in the distance while we were out. For some reason, it didn't come play with our "pod":p

I use an Olympus 50/60 camera (it is a really good camera, I think)... and Photoshop:p

[dakrewser]

My favorite review yet! :)


Could you tell me if the pirate boat in your photo is the whale watching boat?

That's the "not as good" whale watching pirate ship whose name I don't remember. Not the Sunderland....

[jbhcw]

Absolutely beautiful pictures! Thanks for sharing. I love food pictures and yours are gorgeous. Looking forward to the next installment.

[obriendan]

I wish all cruise reviews were as good as this one! Wonderful pictures. I can't believe that those desserts are sugar-free!

[Sea Island Lady]

That's the "not as good" whale watching pirate ship whose name I don't remember. Not the Sunderland....
Oh great relief! I was beginning to second guess your recommendation. :rolleyes:

Do you think we should wear tennis shoes for the Sunderland excursion? I would think we need a little traction.

[dakrewser]

Oh great relief! I was beginning to second guess your recommendation. :rolleyes:

Do you think we should wear tennis shoes for the Sunderland excursion? I would think we need a little traction.

Or boat shoes...

-dave

[Queen of Adventure]

Thank, everyone, for your kind words:D

Here is part 5: A Bit of the Ship and Dinner
http://www.ourlaughingplace.com/aspplay/m_85902/mpage_1/key_/tm.htm#85902

[cruisegirl]

Can't wait for Part 6 and beyond!

[Queen of Adventure]

Here it is:D Part 6: Mazatlan, Puerta Vallarta, and yet another Dinner:p
http://www.ourlaughingplace.com/aspplay/m_86037/mpage_1/key_/tm.htm#86037

[stanford's girl]

Queen of Adventure,
Great review and fabulous pictures!! Looks like you had a great time. We'll be sailing on her Oct. 22nd. It just makes me even more excited for that day to come. Thanks for taking the time to post it.:)

[Queen of Adventure]

And, now for the Finale:D
http://www.ourlaughingplace.com/aspplay/m_86130/mpage_1/key_/tm.htm#86130

[jbhcw]

Another thanks for a great review with wonderful pictures! I will be emailing this thread to brother in SD, we are thinking of the Osterdam for next year.

[PSR]

Thank you for the wonderful review. We've seen the dolphins surrounding our ship in Mexican waters, too, and also don't have any pictures...just in our mind. Didn't want to leave to get our camera and miss the beauty of it!!!

Penny :)

[robertmartha]

Queen
Thanks so much. Did the seas cooperate on your sailing - meaning any rough days or nights? I have read reports that the seas are typically rough sailing out and in of San Diego.....how were the temps day to day

Thanks

[Queen of Adventure]

Queen
Thanks so much. Did the seas cooperate on your sailing - meaning any rough days or nights? I have read reports that the seas are typically rough sailing out and in of San Diego.....how were the temps day to day

Thanks
The seas were calm, but the temps near San Diego were chilly (60's) and - on the last sea day - rainy. It got warmer and warmer the further south we went... In Puerta Vallarta (mid 80's), I actually got a bit of a sun burn, and I'm from sunny central Florida:p

[Himself]

I enjoyed the pictures. It was a nice way to share your trip with the members of this board. Thanks for sharing.

Himself

[JaniceB]

I really enjoyed your pictures of the food served in the dining room. I can hardly wait to try them myself in 19 days on the Zaandam.

Thanks for the great review.