MS Oosterdam - 7/5/2026
The July 5, 2026 cruise on the MS Oosterdam departs from Piraeus (Athens), Greece. On this 7 Night Mediterranean Splendor: Corfu Sicily & Spain (Athens To Barcelona) sailing, the ship will visit a total of 8 cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The MS Oosterdam sets sail on Sunday, Jul 5th and returns on Sunday, Jul 12th.
Cruise Pricing
The graph below tracks historic price of the MS Oosterdam cruise ship departing July 5, 2026. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $1,269 ($182 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $1,222 ($175 per night), this represents a recent increase of 4%.
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Cruise Itinerary
Itinerary
MS Oosterdam - July 5, 2026 - 7 Nights
| Day | Date | Port |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 5th | Piraeus (Athens), Greece |
| 2 | Jul 6th | At Sea |
| 3 | Jul 5th | Kotor, Montenegro |
| 3 | Jul 7th | Kotor, Montenegro |
| 4 | Jul 8th | Corfu, Greece |
| 5 | Jul 5th | Cruise Stromboli Volcano |
| 5 | Jul 5th | Cruise Strait Of Messina |
| 5 | Jul 9th | Messina, Sicily |
| 6 | Jul 10th | At Sea |
| 7 | Jul 11th | Palma De Mallorca, Balearic Islands |
| 8 | Jul 12th | Barcelona, Spain |
The MS Oosterdam sails on July 5, 2026 for a 7 Night Mediterranean Splendor: Corfu Sicily & Spain (Athens To Barcelona). The ship will depart the port of Piraeus (Athens), Greece at 4:00 PM and will return to the port of Barcelona, Spain on Jul 12th at 7:00 AM. During the 11-day journey, the MS Oosterdam will visit 7 additional ports and will spend 2 days at sea.
Itinerary Safety Score
Based on my 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.
Cruise Ship
MS Oosterdam
MS OOSTERDAM SIZE
The MS Oosterdam has a construction date of 2003 and a total size of 82,305 gross tons. The ship measures 951 feet (290 meters) in length. MS Oosterdam is included in Holland America’s Vista Class Class. At full capacity, the MS Oosterdam holds 2,776 passengers. That includes 1,964 cruise vacationers and 812 staff members. The MS Oosterdam total number of staterooms is 982.
MS Oosterdam Size & Stats
- Gross Tonnage:82,305 GT
- Length:951 ft (290 m)
- Beam:106 ft (32 m)
- Draft:26 ft (8 m)
- Max Speed:28 mph (24 kn)
- Year Built:2003
- Years Served:2003 - Present
- Capacity:1,964
- Crew Members:812
- Total on Board:2,776
- Total Staterooms:982
- Flagged Country:Netherlands
- Ship Cost:400 Million
- Status:active
To see how this compares, click through to see MS Oosterdam age and stats vs all Holland America ships. There you’ll find graphs showing length, capacity, tonnage and more for this ship vs all in the fleet.
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Cruise Ports
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. (126 words)
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Kotor, Montenegro, offers docking at Kotor Port. Travelers explore Old Town walls and St. Tryphon Cathedral. Excursions include hiking Lovćen National Park. Local markets sell njeguški pršut. The peak season, May to September, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures medieval alleys and Adriatic vistas. Dining onboard includes cicvara, a Montenegrin favorite. Souvenirs, like olive wood crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Illyrian history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while sturdy shoes enhance fortress hikes. Kotor’s historic charm offers a vibrant Montenegrin stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of UNESCO landmarks and scenic bays, making Kotor an engaging destination. (126 words)
Kotor, Montenegro, offers docking at Kotor Port. Travelers explore Old Town walls and St. Tryphon Cathedral. Excursions include hiking Lovćen National Park. Local markets sell njeguški pršut. The peak season, May to September, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures medieval alleys and Adriatic vistas. Dining onboard includes cicvara, a Montenegrin favorite. Souvenirs, like olive wood crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Illyrian history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while sturdy shoes enhance fortress hikes. Kotor’s historic charm offers a vibrant Montenegrin stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of UNESCO landmarks and scenic bays, making Kotor an engaging destination. (126 words)
Corfu, Greece, offers docking at Corfu Port. Travelers explore Old Fortress and Achilleion Palace. Excursions include Paleokastritsa’s beaches. Local markets sell kumquat liqueur. The peak season, May to September, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures Venetian architecture and Ionian vistas. Dining onboard includes pastitsada, a Corfiot favorite. Souvenirs, like olive oil, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Ionian history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while water shoes enhance beach exploration. Corfu’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Greek stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic fortresses and scenic beaches, making Corfu an engaging destination for exploring Greece’s Ionian Islands. (126 words)
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.
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.
Messina, Sicily, offers docking at Messina Port. Travelers explore Messina Cathedral and Taormina’s Greek Theatre. Excursions visit Mount Etna. Local markets sell arancini. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures volcanic landscapes and Tyrrhenian vistas. Dining onboard includes pasta alla norma, a Sicilian favorite. Souvenirs, like ceramic crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Norman history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while sturdy shoes enhance volcano hikes. Messina’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Italian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic landmarks and scenic volcanoes, making Messina an engaging destination for exploration. (126 words)
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Palma de Mallorca, Balearic Islands, Spain, offers docking at Palma Port. Travelers explore La Seu Cathedral and Bellver Castle. Excursions visit Valldemossa’s monastery. Local markets sell ensaimada. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures Gothic spires and Mediterranean vistas. Dining onboard includes sobrasada, a Mallorcan favorite. Souvenirs, like pearl crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Balearic history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. Palma’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Spanish stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic landmarks and scenic coasts, making Palma an engaging destination for exploration. (126 words)
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. (126 words)