MS Oosterdam itinerary map for July 20, 2025 (10 nights)
MS Oosterdam itinerary map for July 20, 2025 (10 nights)
10 nights · 11 ports
Round-trip · Barcelona, Spain
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MS Oosterdam
July 20, 2025

10-Night Traversing The Mediterranean: Riviera Retreat aboard MS Oosterdam · Departing July 20, 2025 from the Port of Barcelona, Spain.

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This 10-night cruise aboard the MS Oosterdam departs from Barcelona, Spain on Sunday, July 20, 2025 and returns on Wednesday, Jul 30th. July weather across this route averages 97°/63°F.

The itinerary safety score for this sailing is 7.5 out of 10, averaged across 11 ports.

Cruise Length
10
Night Cruise
Departure Port
Barcelona
Spain
Port Stops
11
Sea Days
1

Cruise Price - MS Oosterdam July 20, 2025

MS Oosterdam · July 20, 2025

The graph below tracks historic price of the MS Oosterdam cruise ship departing July 20, 2025. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $2,419 ($242 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $1,741 ($175 per night), this represents a recent increase of 39%.

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Inside
$2,419
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Oceanview
$2,669
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Balcony
$3,004
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Suite
$3,509

Price History – MS Oosterdam July 20, 2025

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July 20, 2025
$2,419
39% vs avg: $1,741

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Cruise Itinerary Map - 10 Night Traversing The Mediterranean: Riviera Retreat (Barcelona To Athens)

MS Oosterdam · July 20, 2025

The MS Oosterdam sails on July 20, 2025 for a 10 Night Traversing The Mediterranean: Riviera Retreat (Barcelona To Athens). The ship will depart the port of Barcelona, Spain at 4:00 PM and will return to the port of Piraeus (Athens), Greece on Jul 30th at 7:00 AM. During the 12-day journey, the MS Oosterdam will visit 10 additional ports and will spend 1 days at sea.

Cruise itinerary route

10 Night Traversing The Mediterranean: Riviera Retreat (Barcelona To Athens)

  • JUL20
    Barcelona, Spain
    Barcelona, Spain
    A: — - D: 4:00 PM
  • JUL21
    Cannes, France
    Cannes, France
    A: 10:00 AM - D: 8:00 PM
  • JUL22
    Portofino, Italy
    Portofino, Italy
    A: 8:00 AM - D: 9:00 PM
  • JUL23
    Livorno, Florence, Italy
    Livorno, Florence, Italy
    A: 7:00 AM - D: 7:00 PM
  • JUL24
    Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy
    Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy
    A: 8:00 AM - D: 10:30 PM
  • JUL20
    Cruise Strait Of Messina
    Cruise Strait Of Messina
    A: — - D: —
  • JUL20
    Cruise Stromboli Volcano
    Cruise Stromboli Volcano
    A: — - D: —
  • JUL26
    Valletta, Malta
    Valletta, Malta
    A: 8:00 AM - D: 5:00 PM
  • JUL27
    Tunis, Tunisia
    Tunis, Tunisia
    A: 8:00 AM - D: 4:00 PM
  • JUL28
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • JUL29
    Gythion, Greece
    Gythion, Greece
    A: 10:00 AM - D: 6:00 PM
  • JUL30
    Piraeus (Athens), Greece
    Piraeus (Athens), Greece
    A: 7:00 AM - D: —
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MS Oosterdam Cruise Ports

July 20, 2025 · 10 Night Traversing The Mediterranean: Riviera Retreat (Barcelona To Athens)

Barcelona, Spain — Day 1 of MS Oosterdam July 20, 2025 cruise
Day 1•Sunday, Jul 20

Barcelona, Spain

Arrival: —•Departure: 4:00 PM

Barcelona, Spain, offers docking at Barcelona Port. Travelers explore Sagrada Familia and Park Güell. Excursions visit Montserrat Monastery. Local markets sell paella. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for city tours. Photography captures Gaudí architecture and Mediterranean vistas. Dining onboard includes tapas, a Spanish favorite. Souvenirs, like ceramic crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Catalan history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Barcelona’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Spanish stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of modernist landmarks and scenic coasts, making Barcelona an engaging destination for exploring Spain’s Catalan region.

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Cannes, France — Day 2 of MS Oosterdam July 20, 2025 cruise
Day 2•Monday, Jul 21

Cannes, France

Arrival: 10:00 AM•Departure: 8:00 PM

Cannes, France, offers docking at Cannes Port with tenders to shore. Travelers explore La Croisette and Palais des Festivals. Excursions visit Antibes’ Picasso Museum. Local markets sell socca. The peak season, May to September, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures glamorous boulevards and Mediterranean vistas. Dining onboard includes bouillabaisse, a French favorite. Souvenirs, like lavender crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Provençal history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance seaside walks. Cannes’ luxurious charm offers a vibrant French stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of chic promenades and scenic coasts, making Cannes an engaging destination for exploration.

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Portofino, Italy — Day 3 of MS Oosterdam July 20, 2025 cruise
Day 3•Tuesday, Jul 22

Portofino, Italy

Arrival: 8:00 AM•Departure: 9:00 PM

Portofino, Italy, provides docking at Portofino Port. Travelers explore the colorful harbor and Castello Brown. Excursions visit Cinque Terre’s cliffside villages. Local markets sell focaccia. The peak season, May to September, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures pastel facades and Ligurian Sea vistas. Dining onboard includes trofie al pesto, a Ligurian favorite. Souvenirs, like ceramic crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Riviera history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance harbor walks. Portofino’s picturesque allure offers a vibrant Italian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of scenic harbors, historic castles, and coastal beauty, making Portofino an engaging destination for exploring Italy’s Ligurian Riviera and charm.

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Livorno, Florence, Italy — Day 4 of MS Oosterdam July 20, 2025 cruise
Day 4•Wednesday, Jul 23

Livorno, Florence, Italy

Arrival: 7:00 AM•Departure: 7:00 PM

Livorno, Florence, Italy, offers docking at Livorno Port with excursions to Florence. Travelers explore Florence’s Duomo and Uffizi Gallery. Excursions visit Pisa’s Leaning Tower. Local markets sell ribollita. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for city tours. Photography captures Renaissance art and Tuscan vistas. Dining onboard includes bistecca alla fiorentina, an Italian favorite. Souvenirs, like leather crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Medici history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Livorno’s cultural gateway offers a vibrant Italian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic art and scenic hills, making Livorno an engaging destination.

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Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy — Day 5 of MS Oosterdam July 20, 2025 cruise
Day 5•Thursday, Jul 24

Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy

Arrival: 8:00 AM•Departure: 10:30 PM

Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy, offers docking at Civitavecchia Port with excursions to Rome. Travelers explore Colosseum and Pantheon. Excursions visit Vatican City’s Sistine Chapel. Local markets sell gelato. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for city tours. Photography captures ancient ruins and Tyrrhenian vistas. Dining onboard includes carbonara, an Italian favorite. Souvenirs, like Murano glass, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Roman history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. Civitavecchia’s cultural gateway offers a vibrant Italian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of ancient landmarks and scenic coasts, making Civitavecchia an engaging destination.

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Cruise Strait Of Messina — Day 6 of MS Oosterdam July 20, 2025 cruise
Day 6•Sunday, Jul 20

Cruise Strait Of Messina

Arrival: —•Departure: —

The Strait of Messina, with no docking, sees ships sailing between Sicily and mainland Italy. Travelers observe swordfish leaping in narrow waters. Lectures onboard cover Greek mythology like Scylla and Charybdis. No facilities exist; provisions are ship-based. The peak season, May to September, faces strong currents. Photography captures Messina’s cliffs. Dining onboard includes arancini. Souvenirs, such as ceramic tiles, are sold in ship shops. Briefings discuss navigational challenges. Binoculars enhance coastal views. Light clothing suits the warm Mediterranean climate. The strait’s dramatic passage offers a scenic Mediterranean crossing.

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Cruise Stromboli Volcano — Day 6 of MS Oosterdam July 20, 2025 cruise
Day 6•Sunday, Jul 20

Cruise Stromboli Volcano

Arrival: —•Departure: —

Stromboli Volcano in Italy’s Aeolian Islands has no docking; ships anchor offshore with zodiacs to view active eruptions. Travelers observe glowing lava flows at night along Sciara del Fuoco. Lectures onboard cover the volcano’s geological history. No facilities are present; provisions come from the ship. The peak season, May to September, tracks eruption activity. Photography captures steaming vents and lava. Dining onboard includes caponata. Souvenirs, like volcano prints, are sold in ship shops. Briefings emphasize eruption safety. Binoculars enhance lava viewing. Light clothing suits the warm climate. Stromboli’s fiery displays offer a thrilling Mediterranean volcanic spectacle.

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Valletta, Malta — Day 7 of MS Oosterdam July 20, 2025 cruise
Day 7•Saturday, Jul 26

Valletta, Malta

Arrival: 8:00 AM•Departure: 5:00 PM

Valletta, Malta, offers docking at Valletta Port. Travelers explore St. John’s Co-Cathedral and Upper Barrakka Gardens. Excursions visit Mdina’s medieval walls. Local markets sell pastizzi. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures Baroque architecture and Mediterranean vistas. Dining onboard includes rabbit stew, a Maltese favorite. Souvenirs, like lace crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Knights of Malta history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. Valletta’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Maltese stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of UNESCO landmarks and scenic harbors, making Valletta an engaging destination.

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Tunis, Tunisia — Day 8 of MS Oosterdam July 20, 2025 cruise
Day 8•Sunday, Jul 27

Tunis, Tunisia

Arrival: 8:00 AM•Departure: 4:00 PM

Tunis, Tunisia, offers docking at La Goulette Port. Travelers explore Carthage Ruins and Medina of Tunis. Excursions visit Sidi Bou Said’s blue streets. Local markets sell brik. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures ancient ruins and Mediterranean vistas. Dining onboard includes couscous, a Tunisian favorite. Souvenirs, like ceramic crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Phoenician history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance medina walks. Tunis’ historic charm offers a vibrant Tunisian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of UNESCO sites and cultural markets, making Tunis an engaging destination for exploration.

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Day 9 at sea — MS Oosterdam July 20, 2025 itinerary
Day 9•Monday, Jul 28

At Sea

Arrival: 12:00 AM•Departure: 11:59 PM

Day at sea aboard the MS Oosterdam — featuring Canaletto, Club Hal, Explorers Lounge & Shore Excursions.

Gythion, Greece — Day 10 of MS Oosterdam July 20, 2025 cruise
Day 10•Tuesday, Jul 29

Gythion, Greece

Arrival: 10:00 AM•Departure: 6:00 PM

Gythion, Greece, has docking at Gythion Port. Travelers explore the Peloponnese’s charming waterfront and ancient theater. Excursions visit Mystras’ Byzantine ruins, a UNESCO site. Local markets sell olive oil. The peak season, May to September, brings warm weather. Photography captures harbor views and medieval castles. Dining onboard includes souvlaki, a Greek favorite. Souvenirs, like ceramic tiles, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Spartan history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate. Sturdy shoes enhance ruin walks. Gythion’s historic charm offers a tranquil Greek stop, blending coastal beauty with ancient heritage.

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Piraeus (Athens), Greece — Day 11 of MS Oosterdam July 20, 2025 cruise
Day 11•Wednesday, Jul 30

Piraeus (Athens), Greece

Arrival: 7:00 AM•Departure: —

Piraeus (Athens), Greece, offers docking at Piraeus Port with excursions to Athens. Travelers explore Acropolis and Parthenon. Excursions visit Cape Sounion. Local markets sell souvlaki. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for city tours. Photography captures ancient ruins and Aegean vistas. Dining onboard includes moussaka, a Greek favorite. Souvenirs, like olive oil, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Hellenic history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. Piraeus’ cultural gateway offers a vibrant Greek stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of iconic landmarks and scenic coasts, making Piraeus an engaging destination for exploration.

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Weather Forecast

MS Oosterdam - July 20, 2025 Weather Forecast

Average monthly weather for your cruise ports

Barcelona, Spain

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July

Typical Weather

98°F

Average High

54°F

Average Low

Rainfall

0.04in

Daily average

1.1 in monthly total

MS Oosterdam Shore Excursions

Explore the most popular excursion options at each port.

From beach breaks and snorkeling to local food tours and cultural landmarks, these shore excursions help you make the most of every stop. Browse by port below to compare top-rated options and plan your day before you board.

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Itinerary Safety Score

Based on comprehensive research of cruise port safety information, including recent crime reports, travel advisories, Global Peace Index rankings, and specific port security concerns, we've created a "safety score" for each cruise port stop. The overall rating below represents a combined score for your specific cruise itinerary.

Itinerary Safety Rank
75 / 100
safer than 75% of all cruises
75
7
/ 10
Barcelona, Spain
Barcelona
Travelers should stay vigilant against pickpocketing in crowded areas and secure their belongings to ensure safety while enjoying the city.
7
/ 10
Cannes, France
Cannes
Travelers in Cannes should remain vigilant in crowded areas to avoid petty theft and secure personal belongings for a safe visit.
8
/ 10
Portofino, Italy
Portofino
Portofino is a safe cruise destination with low crime rates, a strong police presence, and minimal pickpocketing risks in crowded areas.
7
/ 10
Livorno, Florence, Italy
Livorno
Travelers should remain vigilant against pickpocketing and bag snatching in crowded areas while enjoying the attractions in Livorno and Florence.
7
/ 10
Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy
Civitavecchia
Civitavecchia is generally safe, but travelers should remain vigilant against petty theft and scams in crowded areas and near attractions.
10
/ 10
Cruise Strait Of Messina
Strait Of Messina
Travelers can enjoy stunning views in the safe environment of the Strait of Messina while remaining on their cruise ship.
10
/ 10
Cruise Stromboli Volcano
Stromboli Volcan
Travelers can safely enjoy breathtaking views of Stromboli Volcano from their cruise ship, with security measures ensuring passenger safety.
8
/ 10
Valletta, Malta
Valletta
Valletta is a safe cruise destination, but travelers should stay vigilant against petty theft in crowded areas while enjoying the sights.
5
/ 10
Tunis, Tunisia
Tunis
Travelers should stay vigilant in Tunis due to moderate crime, especially outside tourist zones, and remain aware of political instability.
8
/ 10
Gythion, Greece
Gythion
Gythion, Greece, is a safe destination for cruise travelers, but they should remain mindful of their belongings while exploring.
7
/ 10
Piraeus (Athens), Greece
Piraeus
Piraeus is generally safe for cruise travelers, but caution is advised at night and in crowded areas due to petty theft and potential disruptions.

Cruise Ship

MS Oosterdam

⚓ Tonnage

82,305

vs avg 84,029

🛠️ Year Built

2,003

vs avg 2,008

📏 Length (ft)

951

vs avg 922

👥 Passenger Count

1,964

vs avg 2,157

The MS Oosterdam has a construction date of 2003 and a total size of 82,305 gross tons. The ship measures 951 feet in length. MS Oosterdam is included in Holland America’s Vista Class class. At full capacity, the MS Oosterdam holds 1,964 passengers. That includes 1,152 cruise vacationers and 812 staff members. The MS Oosterdam total number of staterooms is 982.

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MS Oosterdam July 20, 2025 FAQ

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What's the weather like on the MS Oosterdam July 20, 2025 route?▾

Across the ports visited on this 10-night route, July averages 97°F highs and 63°F lows. See the per-port weather forecast section above for daily detail.

How safe is the July 20, 2025 MS Oosterdam itinerary?▾

This itinerary scores 7.5 out of 10 on the Gangwaze Itinerary Safety Score, averaged across 11 ports. We weight current travel advisories, recent crime data, and Global Peace Index signals — see the Safety Score section above for the full per-port breakdown.

When does the MS Oosterdam sail and return on this itinerary?▾

The MS Oosterdam departs Barcelona, Spain on Sunday, July 20, 2025 at 4:00 PM and returns on Wednesday, Jul 30th, 2025 at 7:00 AM. Total duration: 10 nights.

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