MS Oosterdam
Vista Class Class · Holland America Cruise Line
// ABOUT THE SHIP
About the Ship
MS Oosterdam is a Vista Class-class cruise ship operated by Holland America Cruise Line, originally launched in 2003 (23 years ago). She is one of 11 active ships in the Holland America fleet and sails alongside 3 sister ships in the Vista Class class. The ship underwent her most recent renovation in 2025, which included updates to onboard features and spaces.
Deck Plans – 11 Decks to explore
MS Oosterdam spans 11 passenger-accessible decks with 982 staterooms and 34 onboard venues — including 18 activities, 8 bars & lounges, 4 dining, and 4 shopping. Explore every level from bow to stern using the interactive deck plans below.
PASSENGER DECKS
11
guest-accessible decks
STATEROOMS
982
cabins across all categories
VENUES ONBOARD
34venues
BY TYPE
MS Oosterdam Cruises
MS Oosterdam offers 9 sailings in June, ranging 7-21 nights, departing from Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy, Barcelona, Spain, and Piraeus (Athens), Greece, starting from $599 / guest.
Cabins – 982 staterooms
MS Oosterdam has a total of 982 cabins throughout its 11 passenger decks. Those are made up of 99 Ocean View, 561 Balcony, 162 Suite and 160 Inside cabins. The 29 stateroom categories that make up these 4 cabin types are found below, along with counts for each.
// SHIP CLASS
Vista Classclass
YEARS
2002–2006
AVG SIZE
82k GT
AVG LENGTH
945 ft
AVG CAPACITY
2,029
Holland America’s Vista class ships measured approximately 61,000 gross tons and carried around 1,380 passengers in an intimate, classically styled setting.
Things to do
MS Oosterdam features 29 venues across 11 decks, including 14 activity, 8 bar, 3 dining, 2 other and 2 shopping. Explore every onboard experience from dining and entertainment to pools, fitness and more.
// AGE & RENOVATIONS
MS Oosterdam ship age vs the fleet
Built in 2003 and last renovated in 2025, MS Oosterdam is 23 years old. The fleet average age is 18.1 years. She is newer than 30% of the 11-ship fleet, ranking #8 from newest to oldest.
THIS SHIP
Age at a glance
BUILT
2003
23 years old today
LAST RENOVATED
2025
1 yrs ago
FLEET AVERAGE
18.1 yrs
4.9 older
NEWER THAN
30%
of fleet
FLEET RANK
#8
of 11
FLEET RANKING
By age, newest to oldest
Out of 11 ships in the fleet, MS Oosterdam ranks #8 when sorted from newest to oldest by build year.
AGE BENCHMARKS
MS Oosterdam vs the fleet
SHIP RENOVATIONS
Last major refit
LAST RENOVATED
2025
1 years ago
Fresh out of a major April 2025 refurbishment, this ship saw some of the most dramatic changes in the Vista class. Over 20,000 square meters of new carpet was installed, and the Rolling Stone Lounge was fully upgraded with a new bar and lighting. The Crow’s Nest was transformed into a "Creative Hub," featuring a dedicated Art Studio and Game Room. Additionally, the Sea View pool area was enhanced with new luxury hot tubs and fresh teak decking. MS Oosterdam’s 2023 refurbishment was a major modernization project that addressed both guest-facing spaces and critical technical systems. Public areas were updated with refreshed décor, new furnishings, improved lighting, and enhanced layouts to modernize the onboard atmosphere while maintaining the brand’s classic style. Dining venues received enhancements that included updated finishes, improved seating, and refreshed design elements to elevate the culinary experience. Extensive technical maintenance was carried out during drydock, including upgrades to hotel systems, navigation equipment, and mechanical components. Sustainability improvements were also incorporated, focusing on energy efficiency, emissions reduction, and operational performance, supporting Holland America Line’s environmental and longevity goals for the vessel.
How big is MS Oosterdam?
Compare the MS Oosterdam ship size with the rest of the Holland America fleet below. Included, you'll find gross tonnage, length, and the relationship between the two graphed in the scatter plot.
MS Oosterdam measures 82,305 GT and 951 ft in length. The average size of a Holland America ship is 84k gross tons and the average ship length is 922 ft. MS Oosterdam is 2% smaller and 3% longer than the average ship in the fleet.
// THIS SHIP
82k GT
MS OOSTERDAM
// AVERAGE
84k GT
FLEET AVERAGE
// LARGEST
100k GT
MS NIEUW STATENDAM
// SMALLEST
61k GT
MS VOLENDAM
// PROPORTIONAL AREA · 11 SHIPS · TOTAL 924K GT
EACH CIRCLE'S AREA IS PROPORTIONAL TO GROSS TONNAGE · HOVER FOR DETAILS
// CAPACITY
Passenger Capacity
The MS Oosterdam carries up to 1,964 guests and operates at roughly 100% capacity, so you can expect that number will accurately reflect your fellow passenger count. These guests are looked after by a crew of 812 staff members, representing a guest-to-crew ratio of 2.4:1. On average, Holland America ships have 2,157 guests and 863 crew, which works out to a fleet-average ratio of 2.5:1.
// GUESTS
1,964
at full occupancy
// CREW
812
international staff
// RATIO// GUEST-TO-CREW
2.4:1
service ratio
// 2,776 PEOPLE ABOARD AT FULL CAPACITY
// 10 · FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About the MS Oosterdam
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LAST UPDATED · JUNE 7, 2026