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I spent 10 Days in the Med on Holland America's Oosterdam | Here's What Happened...
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Join Shane & Hong for 10 days aboard Holland America Line’s Oosterdam as we cruise through the Mediterranean from Athens, Greece to Trieste, Italy, visiting some incredible destinations along the way. 🚢 Search Oosterdam cruises here 👉 https://reserve.swblack.com.au/swift/cruise?siid=1180897&lang=7&cruiseline=5&destinationtype=All&ship=37&sortColumn=departureDate&sortOrder=asc This wasn’t just a ship tour. I spent 10 days actually living aboard Oosterdam, exploring the ship, visiting the ports and experiencing what a Holland America Mediterranean cruise is really like. Our journey began in Athens before taking us through Greece, Turkey, Croatia and finally Italy. 🌍 Our Mediterranean itinerary included: 🇬🇷 Athens, Greece 🇬🇷 Chania, Crete 🇬🇷 Mykonos, Greece 🇹🇷 Istanbul, Turkey 🌊 Scenic cruising through the Dardanelles 🇬🇷 Katakolon, Greece 🇬🇷 Corfu, Greece 🇭🇷 Korčula, Croatia 🇮🇹 Trieste, Italy We even had an overnight stay in Istanbul, giving us much more time to explore one of the most fascinating cities on the itinerary. Throughout the video I’ll show you what happened during our cruise, what it was like travelling aboard Oosterdam, the destinations we visited and what stood out during 10 days in the Mediterranean. 🛳️ Oosterdam Fast Facts: ⚓ Cruise Line: Holland America Line 🚢 Ship Class: Vista Class 📅 Entered Service: 2003 ⚖️ Gross Tonnage: 82,305 GT 📏 Length: 290 metres (951 feet) 🛏️ Staterooms: 982 👥 Passenger Capacity: Approximately 1,964 guests If you're thinking about cruising the Mediterranean with Holland America, considering a cruise aboard Oosterdam, or simply want to see what a European cruise is really like, this video should give you a much better idea of the experience. 📌 Would you cruise the Mediterranean aboard Oosterdam? And which of these ports would be at the top of your list? Let me know in the comments. 🚢 Search Oosterdam cruises here 👉 https://reserve.swblack.com.au/swift/cruise?siid=1180897&lang=7&cruiseline=5&destinationtype=All&ship=37&sortColumn=departureDate&sortOrder=asc 👍 If you enjoyed the video, please like it and subscribe for more cruise ship tours, reviews, cruise tips and real-world cruising experiences. 🔔 Subscribe here 👉 https://youtube.com/@SWBlackTravel?sub_confirmation=1 🛳️ Explore Cruises: www.cruisefinder.swblack.com.au 📩 Personalised Travel Planning: hello@swblack.com.au 📞 Call Us: (02) 8075 4647 🛜 Website: www.swblack.com.au 0:00 Setting Sail for the Mediterranean 0:30 Exploring Ancient Athens Before Boarding 3:57 Stepping Aboard the Cruise Ship 4:11 The Truth About Guaranteed Cabins 5:04 Day Two: The Heat of Santorini 6:30 Day Three: The Charm of Mykonos 7:37 Cruising the Scenic Dardanelles 8:02 Overnight in Vibrant Istanbul 9:25 A Relaxing Day at Sea 9:49 Walking the Grounds of Ancient Olympia 12:02 Crowded Streets and Coastal Views in Corfu 13:53 Final Stop: The Beauty of Trieste #Oosterdam #HollandAmerica #MediterraneanCruise #HollandAmericaLine #CruiseVlog #CruiseReview #Mediterranean #GreeceCruise #Istanbul #Mykonos #Corfu #Korcula #CruiseTravel #CruiseLife #SWBlackTravel