Oosterdam cruise ship
Holland America Vista Class

Oosterdam

The second Vista-class ship, named in Rotterdam by Princess Margriet, sailing the Mediterranean and South America.

1,964 passengersRefurbished in 2025

The ship in figures

285 m
Length (935 ft)
11
Decks
812
Crew members
1,964 passengers (double occupancy) up to 2,587 at full capacity

2.4 passengers per crew member. For every 3 crew members (in orange) there are about 7 passengers.

Ship history
  1. 2003
    Year built
    Fincantieri (Marghera, Italy)
  2. Aug 3, 2003
    Maiden voyage
  3. 2025
    Last refurbishment

The ship where Holland America launched three new World Stage productions in 2026, including a rock show presented with Rolling Stone.

Oosterdam is the second of Holland America Line's four Vista-class ships and entered service in 2003. She was named on 29 July 2003 in Rotterdam by Princess Margriet of the Netherlands, during the celebrations for the line's 130th anniversary, and her name comes from "ooster", Dutch for east. A dry dock in April 2025 expanded the casino, redesigned the Greenhouse Spa & Salon and added an arts studio and a games room to the Crow's Nest. In 2026 and 2027 she alternates Mediterranean cruises from ports such as Barcelona, Piraeus and Trieste with a winter season in South America. She will be refitted in Marseille under the Holland America Evolution programme and return to service on 31 October 2027, with Bar 1873, a new bar in the two-deck atrium, and a redesigned Crow's Nest.

Attractions

  1. 1
    Crow's Nest
    The forward observation lounge, which since 2025 also has an arts studio, a games room and a puzzle area.
  2. 2
    Lido Pool
    A pool under a retractable glass roof that can be used in any weather.
  3. 3
    Sea View Pool
    The adults-only pool at the stern, with whirlpools added and teak decking renewed in 2025.
  4. 4
    The Retreat
    An adults-only sun deck with private cabanas, added in 2016.
  5. 5
    Pickleball court
    An open-air court on the top deck, with classes run by the onboard sports director.

Shows

  • World Stage
    The main theater, with three productions since 2026: Disco Fever, Decadence and ALL ACCESS: The Songs That Shaped Us, presented with Rolling Stone.
  • Rolling Stone Lounge
    A live band plays rock, pop and R&B hits based on Rolling Stone's lists, six nights a week.
  • Billboard Onboard
    A piano bar where two pianists play chart hits from several decades and guests sing along.
  • Casino
    Expanded in 2025 into the former Gallery Bar space, with 34 new slot machines and a digital gaming table.

Restaurants & bars

  • The Dining Room
    The main restaurant, on two levels at the stern, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
  • Pinnacle Grill
    The specialty steakhouse, with steaks, seafood and a wine list.
  • Canaletto
    Italian dinners with dishes designed for sharing, served in a section of the Lido; reservations needed.
  • Lido Market
    The casual buffet, organized as a market with themed stations.
  • Ocean Bar
    A bar in the central area of the ship where a live trio plays in the evening.

Accommodation

Pinnacle Suite
The two largest suites on board, about 122 m² (1,318 sq ft) including the verandah.
Neptune Suite
60 suites of 46 to 66 m² (500 to 712 sq ft) with verandah and access to the private Neptune Lounge.
Signature Suite
100 suites of about 35 m² (372 to 384 sq ft) including the verandah.
Verandah Stateroom
The most common category, 20 to 33 m² (212 to 359 sq ft) with a private balcony.
Ocean-View and Interior
Ocean-view rooms of 16 to 17 m² (174 to 180 sq ft) and interior rooms of 14 to 22 m² (151 to 233 sq ft).

Kids & families

  • Club HAL (3 to 6)
    Supervised activities, crafts, games and theme parties for younger children.
  • Club HAL (7 to 12)
    Arts and crafts, sports and gaming tournaments for tweens.
  • Club HAL Teens (13 to 17)
    Sports challenges, group games and evening events such as video game tournaments.
  • High Score!
    A family game room with a video arcade, air hockey and board games, the only one in the Vista class.

Spa & wellness

  • Greenhouse Spa & Salon
    The spa, fully redesigned in 2025, with a couples' massage suite and new manicure and pedicure stations.
  • Thermal Suite
    Upgraded in 2025 with a laconium, a steam chamber, a rain shower and a co-ed sauna room.
  • Fitness Center
    A gym with new machines and flooring since 2025, plus instructor-led classes.
  • Promenade Deck
    The wraparound teak deck, used for walks and the On Deck for a Cause charity walk.

In pictures

Oosterdam: Oosterdam passing the Pío XI Glacier, Chile
Oosterdam passing the Pío XI Glacier, Chile
Oosterdam: Oosterdam in the port of Alanya, Turkey (2024)
Oosterdam in the port of Alanya, Turkey (2024)

Ship news

ExperiencesOct 16, 2026
Holland America Line Presents Bar 1873, the New Atrium Bar of Oosterdam After Its Evolution Refit
Photos: Oosterdam passing the Pío XI Glacier, Chile: PRNewsfoto/Holland America Line, via PR Newswire · Oosterdam in the port of Alanya, Turkey (2024): Julian Lupyan, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons · Cover: Holland America Line press image (PR Newswire)