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Oosterdam
Oosterdam is a Holland America Line cruise ship of the Vista class, in service since 2003. She measures 82,305 gross tons and carries 1,964 guests with a crew of 812. She sails Mediterranean, South America, Antarctica, Transatlantic itineraries.
About Oosterdam
Oosterdam is the second of Holland America's four Vista-class ships, launched in 2002 and in service since 2003; her name pairs the Dutch word for east with the fleet's -dam suffix. At about 82,300 gross tons she carries some 1,960 guests. Her current pattern is a winter of South America and Antarctica voyages from Buenos Aires and Chile, then a Mediterranean season sailing between Barcelona, Piraeus and Civitavecchia. Holland America has published new deck plans for sailings from October 2027 that show a new Grand Dutch Café, a Pinnacle Suite, Bridgeview Suites and Solo Verandah cabins, and from late 2027 she is scheduled for Caribbean and Alaska seasons.
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Editorial scores, 1 to 5 per metric; the overall is their average, not an average of reader reviews.
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Where she sails
- MediterraneanWestern Med, Greek Isles and Adriatic, mostly April to November
- South AmericaCape Horn, Patagonia and the Amazon, in the southern summer
- Antarcticaexpedition ships from Ushuaia, November to March
- Transatlanticcrossings between Europe and the Americas, mostly in spring and autumn
Home port: Piraeus, Greece.
Flying in for your cruise?
Oosterdam sails from Piraeus, Greece. The airport is Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH), with 9 lounges to wait in before you board.
- Aegean Business Lounge (Non-Schengen)ATH Main Terminal3.8 ★
- Aegean Business Lounge (Schengen)ATH Main Terminal3.6 ★
- Goldair Handling Lounge x AIAATH Satellite Terminal3.3 ★
Quick answers
Which cruise line operates Oosterdam?
Oosterdam is operated by Holland America Line and belongs to its Vista class.
How big is Oosterdam?
Oosterdam measures 82,305 gross tons and 285 metres in length, with 11 decks.
How crowded does Oosterdam feel?
Oosterdam has a passenger space ratio of 41.9: 82,305 gross tons for 1,964 guests. Ratios over 50 feel spacious and under 30 busy, so Oosterdam feels comfortable for her size.
How many passengers does Oosterdam carry?
Oosterdam carries 1,964 guests at double occupancy, with a crew of 812 (about 2.4 guests per crew member).
When did Oosterdam enter service?
Oosterdam entered service in 2003 and was last refurbished in 2019.
Where does Oosterdam sail?
Oosterdam sails Mediterranean, South America, Antarctica and Transatlantic itineraries. Her home port is Piraeus, Greece.
Which airport should I fly into for Oosterdam?
Oosterdam sails from Piraeus, Greece. Fly into Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH), which has 9 airport lounges listed on Lounge Frog.
Where can I find the deck plans for Oosterdam?
Holland America Line publishes the deck plans for Oosterdam; this page links to Deck plans (PDF, sailings through September 2027) and Deck plans (PDF, sailings from October 2027).
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