# Oosterdam

- Kind: ship
- Data version: 2026-10-14
- Reference month: 2026-10
- Checked: 2026-10-09
- Page: https://cruise-pitta.com/en/ship/oosterdam

For reference only. Bookings, prices and schedules are not guaranteed. Check current details with the official provider.

## Overview

- Cruise line: Holland America Line
- Size: Mid-size
- Market segment: Unknown
- Ship: Oosterdam
- Class: Vista class
- Region: South America & Antarctica

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-oriented
- Long-cruise friendly
- Panama Canal

Checked: 2026-10-09

[See the ship’s size](https://cruise-pitta.com/en/ship/oosterdam/scale)

## Specifications

Checked: 2026-10-09

| Item | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Gross tonnage | 81,769 GT |
| Passenger capacity | 1,964 |
| Crew | 812 |
| Decks | 11 |
| Cabins | 924 |
| Length | 285.23 m (936 ft) |
| Year built | 2003 |
| IMO number | 9221281 |

## Ship character

Checked: 2026-10-09

| Item | Score (0–5) |
| --- | --- |
| 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

## Japanese language support and practical onboard information

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.

| Item | Value | Label | Description | Scope | Sources | Checked |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Public bath | Similar facilities, such as a thermal suite | Estimated | — | — | Unknown | Checked: 2026-10-09 |
| Japanese food | Not stated in official sources | Not stated | Unconfirmed | — | Unknown | Checked: 2026-10-09 |
| Japanese language support | Some Japanese language support | Estimated | — | — | Unknown | Checked: 2026-10-09 |
| Payment in yen | Payment in yen not accepted | Estimated | — | — | Unknown | Checked: 2026-10-09 |
| Smoking | Smoking in designated areas only | Estimated | — | — | Unknown | Checked: 2026-10-09 |
| Dress code | Formal nights | Estimated | — | — | Unknown | Checked: 2026-10-09 |
| Power outlets | Not stated in official sources | Not stated | Unconfirmed | — | Unknown | Checked: 2026-10-09 |

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

English text in preparation.

## At a glance

Checked: 2026-10-09

- Japanese support rating (editorial): 1/5

Five-point rating of the scope of Japanese-language services

## Dining

Checked: 2026-10-09

- Onboard currency: USD

### Included in the fare (no extra charge)

#### Dining Room

- Category: Included

#### Lido Market

- Category: Included

#### 24-Hour Room Service

- Category: Included

### Specialty dining (prices in the onboard currency)

#### Pinnacle Grill

- Category: Extra charge

#### Canaletto

- Category: Extra charge

#### Morimoto By Sea

- Category: Extra charge

## Families, adults-only areas, and practical information

Checked: 2026-10-09

### Practical information (line-wide)

| Item | Value |
| --- | --- |
| 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: Partial / Menus: Unknown / Announcements: Unknown

Checked: 2026-07-03

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- [theluxurycruisereview.com](https://www.theluxurycruisereview.com/hal-laundry-options/)
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- [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/activity-staff-japanese-speaking-at-holland-america-line-4305245620)
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- [eatsleepcruise.com](https://eatsleepcruise.com/complete-guide-to-holland-america-line-drink-packages/)
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- [deeparrival.com](https://deeparrival.com/cruise/cruise-lines/holland-america/wifi/)
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- [theessentialcruiseshop.com](https://theessentialcruiseshop.com/holland-america-line-dress-code/)
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- [cruisebite.com](https://www.cruisebite.com/blog/what-documents-are-required-for-boarding-holland-america-line)
- [eatsleepcruise.com](https://eatsleepcruise.com/is-holland-america-line-just-for-old-people/)
- [thiscruiselife.com](https://www.thiscruiselife.com/cruise-blog/is-holland-america-just-for-older-cruisers/)
- hollandamerica.com
- [prnewswire.com](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/holland-america-line-introduces-have-it-all-premium-package-that-includes-shore-excursions-drinks-specialty-dining-and-wi-fi-301270087.html)
- [eatsleepcruise.com](https://eatsleepcruise.com/whats-included-on-a-holland-america-line-cruise/)
- [lifewellcruised.com](https://lifewellcruised.com/whats-included-on-a-holland-america-line-cruise/)
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## Itineraries on this ship

### [22-Night South America & Antarctica Cruise from Buenos Aires to Valparaiso](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/oosterdam-22n-buenos-aires-to-valparaiso)

- Region: South America & Antarctica
- Itinerary: Dec 2026
- Departure months: 2026-12
- Ship: Oosterdam
- Cruise line: Holland America Line
- Duration: 22 nights
- Departure / arrival: Buenos Aires → Valparaiso
- Port: Buenos Aires › Montevideo › Stanley (Falkland Islands) › +3 › Valparaiso
- Cruise type: One way / 7
- Amount: Unknown
- Fare level: Higher

Checked: 2026-10-09

### [16-Night South America & Antarctica Cruise from Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades) to Valparaiso](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/oosterdam-16n-fort-lauderdale-port-everglades-to-valparaiso)

- Region: South America & Antarctica
- Itinerary: Nov 2026
- Departure months: 2026-11
- Ship: Oosterdam
- Cruise line: Holland America Line
- Duration: 16 nights
- Departure / arrival: Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades) → Valparaiso
- Port: Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades) › George Town › Fuerte Amador › +2 › Valparaiso
- Cruise type: One way / 6
- Amount: Unknown
- Fare level: Higher

Checked: 2026-10-09

## What is included and what costs extra

Checked: 2026-10-09

### Onboard costs (original currency)

- Onboard currency: USD

| Item | Category | Amount |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Drinks (one beer) | Extra charge | Unknown |
| Drink package | Extra charge | There 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. (Estimated) |
| Wi‑Fi | Unknown | There 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). (Estimated) |
| Gratuities (automatic service charge) | Unknown | $18/person/night for standard cabins; $20/person/night for suites (revised June 2026) (Estimated) |
| Laundry | Unknown | There 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. (Estimated) |
| Shore excursions | Unknown | Extra; varies by port (Estimated) |

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

Checked: 2026-07-03

- hollandamerica.com
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- [cruisehive.com](https://www.cruisehive.com/holland-america-guests-to-face-higher-daily-gratuities-and-service-charges/204080)
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- [travelpulse.com](https://www.travelpulse.com/news/cruise/holland-america-line-to-ban-smoking-on-cabin-balconies)
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- [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/activity-staff-japanese-speaking-at-holland-america-line-4305245620)
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- [eatsleepcruise.com](https://eatsleepcruise.com/complete-guide-to-holland-america-line-drink-packages/)
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- [thiscruiselife.com](https://www.thiscruiselife.com/cruise-blog/is-holland-america-just-for-older-cruisers/)
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- [prnewswire.com](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/holland-america-line-introduces-have-it-all-premium-package-that-includes-shore-excursions-drinks-specialty-dining-and-wi-fi-301270087.html)
- [eatsleepcruise.com](https://eatsleepcruise.com/whats-included-on-a-holland-america-line-cruise/)
- [lifewellcruised.com](https://lifewellcruised.com/whats-included-on-a-holland-america-line-cruise/)
- hollandamerica.com

## Links

### External sites and sources

- [fincantieri.com](https://www.fincantieri.com/en/products-and-services/cruise-ships/oosterdam)
- [en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MS_Oosterdam)
- [cruisehive.com](https://www.cruisehive.com/holland-america-guests-to-face-higher-daily-gratuities-and-service-charges/204080)
- [letsallcruise.com](https://letsallcruise.com/f/what-outlets-are-there-in-a-holland-america-line-stateroom)
- [travelpulse.com](https://www.travelpulse.com/news/cruise/holland-america-line-to-ban-smoking-on-cabin-balconies)
- [theluxurycruisereview.com](https://www.theluxurycruisereview.com/hal-laundry-options/)
- [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/activity-staff-japanese-speaking-at-holland-america-line-4305245620)
- [eatsleepcruise.com](https://eatsleepcruise.com/complete-guide-to-holland-america-line-drink-packages/)
- [deeparrival.com](https://deeparrival.com/cruise/cruise-lines/holland-america/wifi/)
- [theessentialcruiseshop.com](https://theessentialcruiseshop.com/holland-america-line-dress-code/)
- [cruisebite.com](https://www.cruisebite.com/blog/what-documents-are-required-for-boarding-holland-america-line)
- [eatsleepcruise.com](https://eatsleepcruise.com/is-holland-america-line-just-for-old-people/)
- [thiscruiselife.com](https://www.thiscruiselife.com/cruise-blog/is-holland-america-just-for-older-cruisers/)
- [prnewswire.com](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/holland-america-line-introduces-have-it-all-premium-package-that-includes-shore-excursions-drinks-specialty-dining-and-wi-fi-301270087.html)
- [eatsleepcruise.com](https://eatsleepcruise.com/whats-included-on-a-holland-america-line-cruise/)
- [lifewellcruised.com](https://lifewellcruised.com/whats-included-on-a-holland-america-line-cruise/)
- [View on VesselFinder (IMO 9221281)](https://www.vesselfinder.com/vessels/details/9221281)

### Related Cruise Pitta pages

- [See the ship’s size](https://cruise-pitta.com/en/ship/oosterdam/scale)
- [22-Night South America & Antarctica Cruise from Buenos Aires to Valparaiso](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/oosterdam-22n-buenos-aires-to-valparaiso)
- [16-Night South America & Antarctica Cruise from Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades) to Valparaiso](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/oosterdam-16n-fort-lauderdale-port-everglades-to-valparaiso)

## Current position (external site)

[View on VesselFinder (IMO 9221281)](https://www.vesselfinder.com/vessels/details/9221281)

External site. Position information has not been checked by Cruise Pitta.

Checked: none (unverified)

## About this data

- Ship detail verification: Source unverified

Checked: 2026-10-09

Official site

Photo: Sergey Yarmolyuk / CC BY-SA 3.0 / https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Oosterdam_20110213.JPG

## Sources

- official: hollandamerica.com
- secondary: fincantieri.com — https://www.fincantieri.com/en/products-and-services/cruise-ships/oosterdam
- encyclopedia: en.wikipedia.org — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MS_Oosterdam

Source: Wikipedia “[MS Oosterdam](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MS_Oosterdam)” ([CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/))