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MS Oosterdam
Holland America
The MS Oosterdam was built in 2003 and is among Holland America’s 11 ships in its fleet. The MS Oosterdam is included in the cruise line’s Vista Class Class. In the cruise ship stats below, you’ll find the MS Oosterdam vs all of the other Holland America ships.
MS Oosterdam Size
How big is the MS Oosterdam? Below, you’ll find all of the relevant cruise ship stats, specs and dimensions for the MS Oosterdam. Included in these statistics are passenger capacity, length, year built, year renovated, cost to build, gross tonnage, engine info, number of rooms, deck counts and more!
MS Oosterdam Capacity
Passenger Capacity refers to the total number of people that the MS Oosterdam can accommodate. Of course, there are also crew members on board. Below, find the total onboard capacity, including staff and cruise guests.
1,964
passengers
Holland America Avg: 2,156 guests
MS Oosterdam Passenger Capacity: The passenger capacity for the MS Oosterdam is 1,964 guests. The average capacity for the 11 active ships in Holland America’s fleet is 2,156 passengers. The passenger capacity range for all Holland America ships has a minimum of 1,432 guests and a maximum of 3,218 passengers.
812
crew
Holland America Avg: 862 staff
MS Oosterdam Crew Members: Staff on the MS Oosterdam include 812 crew members. That’s a guest to staff ratio of 2.4 to 1. The average Holland America ship includes 862 employees and has a passenger to staff ratio of 2.5 to 1.
MS Oosterdam Passenger Capacity and Crew
vs Holland America Fleet
MS Oosterdam Length
How long is the MS Oosterdam? From end to end, the MS Oosterdam length equals 951 feet (290 meters). Compare that to the average ship length of all 11 active vessels in Holland America’s fleet, measuring 922 feet (282 meters).
951
feet long
Holland America Avg: 922 feet
The smallest Holland America ship (in terms of length) measures 778 feet (238 meters) from end to end. The longest vessel spans 983 feet (300 meters).
Our chart below shows the length of the MS Oosterdam vs all other active Holland America ships.
MS Oosterdam Ship Length
vs all Holland America Ships
MS Oosterdam Built Date
When was the MS Oosterdam Built? The MS Oosterdam was built in 2003 and joined the cruise line’s Vista Class Class.
Holland America includes 11 active ships. The oldest in the fleet was built in 1999. The average Holland America ship is 16 years old and the median build date for all active ships is 2008
2003
built date
Holland America Avg: 2007
When was the last MS Oosterdam Dry Dock? The MS Oosterdam experienced dry dock improvements in 2016.
2016
renovation date
Renovations included the following: The last ms Oosterdam refurbishment to occur was in 2016. The ship was included in a $300 million, fleet-wide refurbishment effort that Holland America implemented between 2016-2018. The dry dock included significant upgrades to all staterooms, including the following: new carpet, furniture, wall covers, quartz desk-tops, USB outlets, make up vanity area, coffee machines (espresso), new televisions, and more.
MS Oosterdam Info
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the MS Oosterdam ship class?
The ship belongs to the Holland America class of ships known as the Vista Class class.
What is the MS Oosterdam capacity?
We're often asked how many passengers are on the MS Oosterdam. The ship's capacity is 1,964. When comparing the occupancy to the average Holland America passenger capacity, you'll find that the average ship in the fleet holds 2,156 guests. Feel free to look at our graph above to see where this ship falls in line with all other live Holland America ships.
How old is the MS Oosterdam?
The MS Oosterdam was built in 2003. Holland America includes 11 active ships. The oldest in the fleet was built in 1999. The average Holland America ship is 16 years old and the median build date for all active ships is 2010
Is the MS Oosterdam a good ship?
Each of Holland America's ships offers a unique layout with features and activities catered to all. Whether the MS Oosterdam is right for you will depend on your individual preferences. Do you prefer a larger or smaller ship with many or fewer guests? Are you hoping for many family activities or entertainment options for an older clientele. Our deck maps layout and activities list provide a helpful guide to what you'll find on board. Feel free to explore the see if this ship is suited towards your preferences.
How long is the MS Oosterdam?
From end to end, the Spectrum of the Seas length equals 951 feet (290 meters). Compare that to the average ship length of all 11 active vessels in Holland America fleet, measuring 922 feet (282 meters). Please see our size comparison chart above to see how this ship falls in line with all other active ships in the fleet.