Is the Mediterranean the Best Cruise to Upgrade to a Balcony Cabin? HAL Oosterdam Veranda Tour
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We've taken 40 plus cruises across dozens of ships and destinations and we've stayed in everything from inside cabins to suites.
The ship is showing its age a little bit out here, but it is getting a major major overhaul in the fall of 2027.
One of the hidden gems on the Mediterranean is the amount of scenic cruising. It's kind of shocking the first time you take a Mediterranean cruise.
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We sailed the Holland America Oosterdam twice — once to Patagonia and Antarctica sailing in a large inside cabin, and once in the Mediterranean in a Holland America balcony cabin. Same ship. Two completely different experiences. In this video we're giving you a complete tour of the Holland America Oosterdam veranda cabin with our honest likes and dislikes. And at the end, we will answer if the Mediterranean one of the Best Cruises to Upgrade to a Balcony Cabin and provide cruise cabin tips on enjoying your balcony to the fullest. We've taken 40+ cruises across dozens of ships and destinations, and we've stayed in everything from inside cabins to suites. So when we tell you about the best destinations to justify a balcony upgrade — we're not guessing. We've traveled to over 70 countries and visited more than 70 cruise ship ports of call. We are both Chemical Engineers and we can't wait to share our travel experiences with you. Subscribe now for weekly quality cruise content and information. Chapters 0:00 The Oosterdam Verandah Cabin 1:15 The Verandah Cabin Overview 2:49 Verandah Cabin Pan Shots 3:12 Verandah Cabin Storage 4:12 The Balcony 4:41 The Bathroom 5:12 The Jeff Test 5:41 The Verandah Cabin Extras 7:30 Why the Mediterranean is a Smart Upgrade 7:44 Scenic Cruising 8:44 Great Weather 9:19 Use your Balcony to avoid Tender Boat Lines 10:04 We book Inside Cabins and Upgrade Affiliate Links (we will get a small commission at no extra cost to you): Viator Excursions and Experiences https://vi.me/BRRJd Amazon Travel Gear: https://amzn.to/4tlrj9c OONO Gear (Backpack): https://61cda5-3.myshopify.com?ref=a_cruising_good_time (use coupon "a_cruising_good_time" to save 10%!) #HollandAmerica #Oosterdam #MediterraneanCruise #BalconyCabin #CruiseCabinTour #CruiseTips #ACruisingGoodTime The information expressed in this video is the opinion of the creators and is for entertainment purposes only. This is not professional advice. Please consult your travel professional or the cruise lines for advice specific to your booking. Copyright A Cruising Good Time LLC 2026