Last minute Osterdam Qs - food, gym, music...

[Cerinda]

Leaving for San Diego in a matter of hours. Recent Oo cruisers, please help!

 

The gym: Were yoga and Pilates classes offered? Are there yoga mats, straps, blankets, and a place to practice generally available? Can you check them out to your cabin? Is there a Pilates Reformer in the gym? Is it available to everyone, or do you have to sign up for private lessons?

 

The Promenade: How many laps to the mile?

 

The spa: Is there a particularly good massage therapist onboard?

 

When is ice cream available in the afternoon in the Lido? Are there other treats there, too?

 

Can you still order dinner from the MDR menu through room service?

 

What are your favorite room service items? I can't have the BLT EVERY day!

 

Is the Ocean Bar the only place for before- and after-dinner dancing? Three piece band? Five piece? How big is the dance floor? Waltz / rhumba / foxtrot? Salsa / Cha-cha? Swing? Was it crowded?

 

Thanks. Can't wait!

[Krazy Kruizers]

Leaving for San Diego in a matter of hours. Recent Oo cruisers, please help!

 

The gym: Were yoga and Pilates classes offered? Yes -- either $11 or $12 per class. You have to sign up for these.Are there yoga mats, straps, blankets, and a place to practice generally available? No -- only during class times.Can you check them out to your cabin? No Is there a Pilates Reformer in the gym? Is it available to everyone, or do you have to sign up for private lessons? Don't know.

 

The Promenade: How many laps to the mile? 3

 

The spa: Is there a particularly good massage therapist onboard?

 

When is ice cream available in the afternoon in the Lido? Are there other treats there, too? 11:30 - 4:30 or 5 when it closes for a short time to get ready for the buffet dinner.

 

Can you still order dinner from the MDR menu through room service? Yes -- order within the first hour of the dining room opening.

 

What are your favorite room service items? I can't have the BLT EVERY day! We don't order room service for lunch or dinner -- but there are lots of good stuff on the menu.

 

Is the Ocean Bar the only place for before- and after-dinner dancing? Three piece band? Five piece? How big is the dance floor? Waltz / rhumba / foxtrot? Salsa / Cha-cha? Swing? Was it crowded? On our recent Zuiderdam cruises the music didn't start until 7 PM so for those who eat early, no pre-dinner music. Once the 3 piece group played -- not much variety -- no waltz, foxtrot, rhumba, etc. Not crowded.

 

Thanks. Can't wait!

 

Bon Voyage -- have a great cruise.

[Krazy Kruizers]

Available 24 hours:

 

Smoked Atlantic Salmon - pickled red onion, capers & cream cheese

 

Mesclun Garden Greens - tomato, cucumber, alfalfa sprouts & blue cheese crumbles

 

Triple Decker Club Sandwich - sliced turkey, ham, bacon, tomato & lettuce served on toasted bread of your choice

 

All American Hamburger - broiled 1/4 pound beef patty on a sesame bun with dill pickle & coleslaw - add cheddar or Swiss cheese

 

Open faced Omelet - ham & cheese or vegetables

 

Selection of assorted cheese with crackers

 

Apple tart with whipped cream

 

Chocolate cake with raspberry sauce

 

A plate of chocolate chip cookies with a glass of milk

 

Fruit salad - selected fruits in season

 

Available from 12 noon until 10 PM:

 

Appetizers & Soups:

Bay shrimp cocktail with cocktail sauce

Smoked Atlantic Salmon

French onion soup baked with Gruyere cheese

Soup of the day

 

Salads:

Mesclun Garden Greens

Chef salad - mixed greens, ham, salami, swiss cheese, turkey, hard boiled egg - choice of Italian or blue cheese dressing

Caesar salad - tossed with Caesar dressing, croutons & parmesan - add bay shrimp or grilled chicken breast

 

Sandwiches & Burgers:

All are served with a choice of potato salad or potato chips

 

Triple decker club sandwich

Broiled California chicken breast sandwich on multi=grain bread with avocado & honey mustard sauce

Grilled tuna melt - tuna salad & Swiss cheese on rye bread with pickle spears

Thai Vegetarian wrap - eggplant, bamboo shoots, bean sprouts & cilantro rolled with rice & green curry sauce in a tomato tortilla

Steak sandwich - sirloin steak on sourdough bread sauteed with onion & bell pepper

All American Hamburger

 

Entrees:

Seared salmon steak - dill-lime fusion, broccoli florets, carrot batonnet & country mashed potatoes

Penne Primavera - tossed in marinara sauce with Italian roasted vegetables - add grilled chicken breast

Pizza:

margarita (tomato sauce & cheese)

Pepperoni

Vegetarian (mushroom & bell pepper)

 

Desserts:

Apple tart

Chocolate cake

Creme caramel surrounded in berry compote

Fruit jello

fruit salad

Vanilla ice cream with chocolate sauce

Selection of assorted cheese with crackers

 

And remember that you can always order from the dinner menu. Just remember to order within the first half hour from when the dinning room opens. You can select whatever time you want to eat.

[Boytjie]

What are your favorite room service items? I can't have the BLT EVERY day!

 

Burgers!

[Cerinda]

Thank you, KK and Peter.

 

Anybody else? Pilates? Masseuse/masseur? Any dirt on social dancing on the Oo?