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Oosterdam

Vista class · Other

A Vista-class ship delivered in July 2003, a year after Zuiderdam entered service. She measures about 82,000 GT with room for roughly 1,960 guests across 11 passenger decks. Features include the Lido Pool under a retractable glass roof, the adults-only Sea View Pool, Morimoto By Sea and the Pinnacle Grill. Holland America's Evolution refurbishment is scheduled to begin in October 2027, whereas Zuiderdam completed her update in 2025. Antarctic cruises of 21 nights from Buenos Aires and South American itineraries are planned.

Adult-orientedLong-cruise friendlyPanama Canal
81,769 GT
Gross tonnage
1,964
Guests
812
Crew
11
Decks
924
Cabins
285.23 m (936 ft)
Length
2003
Year built
9221281
IMO number

Current position (external site)View on VesselFinder (IMO 9221281)External site. Position information has not been checked by Cruise Atlas.

For travelers from Japan

A guide to public baths, Japanese food and language support, payment in yen, smoking, dress codes and power outlets, based on available official and other sources. Details may vary by itinerary and season. Check the official website for current information.

Public bath
Estimated

Similar facilities, such as a thermal suite

Checked Oct 9, 2026
Japanese food
Not stated

Not stated in official sources

Unconfirmed

Checked Oct 9, 2026
Japanese language support
Estimated

Some Japanese language support

Checked Oct 9, 2026
Payment in yen
Estimated

Payment in yen not accepted

Checked Oct 9, 2026
Smoking
Estimated

Smoking in designated areas only

Checked Oct 9, 2026
Dress code
Estimated

Formal nights

Checked Oct 9, 2026
Power outlets
Not stated

Not stated in official sources

Unconfirmed

Checked Oct 9, 2026

English text in preparation.

Official: confirmed by the cruise line or another official source / Secondary source: confirmed by other sources / Estimated: inferred by Cruise Atlas / Not stated: no information found in official sources

What is included and what costs extra

Onboard costs (original currency)
  • Extra chargeDrinks (one beer)—
  • Extra chargeDrink packageThere are 2 types: the Signature Beverage Package ($50.95 per day if bought in advance, $60.95 per day if bought onboard) and the Elite Beverage Package ($55.95 per day in advance, $65.95 per day onboard). A service charge (20%) is added separately to both. Up to 15 drinks per 24 hours are included (Signature covers drinks with a menu price of $12 or less, Elite $16 or less), and non-alcoholic drinks are unlimited.
  • UnknownWi‑FiThere are 3 plans: "Surf," for browsing and email without video, at roughly $18 to $31 per day; "Premium," which also allows video calls and the like, at roughly $24 to $36; and "Stream," with unlimited streaming such as Netflix, at roughly $36 to $47 (varies by cruise length and purchase timing).
  • UnknownGratuities (automatic service charge)$18/person/night for standard cabins; $20/person/night for suites (revised June 2026)
  • UnknownLaundryThere are generally no self-service coin laundries, and in the current fleet only Maasdam has one (irons and ironing boards are lent free of charge). Paid options include these packages: "Laundry By The Bag," an all-you-can-fit bag ($35, 48-hour turnaround), "Unlimited Laundry & Press" ($63 for 7 nights/$126 for 14 nights), and "Unlimited Press Only" ($35 for 7 nights/$70 for 14 nights). A package purchased for 1 cabin can be used by everyone in the cabin.
  • Shore excursionsExtra; varies by port

Prices are shown in the onboard currency; no currency conversion is applied.

Ship character

Families
2
Adults
5
Luxury
3
First-time cruisers
3
Entertainment
3
Dining
3
Japanese-language support
1
Great for
  • • Long Antarctic and South American voyages
  • • Travelers who like a quiet midsize ship
  • • Port-focused travelers
Less suited to
  • • Travelers wanting a newly built ship
  • • Travelers expecting the range of facilities of a large resort ship
About this data
Confirmation: Unverified

Sources

Source: Wikipedia “MS Oosterdam” (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Families, adults-only areas, and practical information

Practical information (line-wide)
Onboard currency
USD
Gratuities
A "Crew Appreciation" charge is added automatically to your onboard bill. After boarding, you can increase, reduce or remove the amount at Guest Services. However, the automatic service charge on dining, drink, spa and similar purchases (20% from June 2026) is billed separately and cannot be adjusted.
Payment
Cashless onboard
Voltage
Supports both 110V and 220V (implementation differs by ship and cabin)
Formal nights
About 1 on cruises of 6 nights or fewer and 2 on cruises of 7 to 10 nights (the number increases with cruise length)
Medical facilities
Every ship has a medical center staffed by dedicated doctors and nurses. Regular consultations are by appointment 2 times a day plus same-day walk-ins, and emergencies are handled 24 hours. Examinations, medication, tests, diagnostic imaging and the like are all charged (billed at actual cost) and are often not covered by travel or medical insurance.
Bringing items onboard
Only wine and champagne may be brought on board (up to 750 ml per bottle, with a limit on the number of bottles). Beer and spirits are not allowed. A corkage fee of $20 per bottle applies to wine you bring, including when you drink it in your cabin (wine bought on HAL-organized winery tours at ports of call is exempt for up to 1 bottle per person).
Mobile and connectivity
With "Cellular at Sea," which uses a satellite link, calls, SMS and data are available in international waters beyond about 6 nautical miles offshore (Starlink is also used on some ships). Charges follow your carrier's international roaming rates, and the device displays names such as "cellularatsea" and "Shiproam."
Japanese support
Staff PartialMenus UnknownAnnouncements Unknown

Dining

Included Included in the fare (no extra charge)
Dining Room
Lido Market
24-Hour Room Service
Extra charge Specialty dining (prices in the onboard currency)
Pinnacle Grill
Canaletto
Morimoto By Sea

No information available yet.

Itineraries on this ship