MS Oosterdam - 7/12/2026
The July 12, 2026 cruise on the MS Oosterdam departs from Barcelona, Spain. On this 7 Night Mediterranean Splendor: Malta & Greek Isles (Barcelona To Athens) sailing, the ship will visit a total of 6 cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The MS Oosterdam sets sail on Sunday, Jul 12th and returns on Sunday, Jul 19th.
Cruise Pricing
The graph below tracks historic price of the MS Oosterdam cruise ship departing July 12, 2026. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $1,174 ($168 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $1,264 ($181 per night), this represents a recent decrease of 7%.
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Cruise Itinerary
Itinerary
MS Oosterdam - July 12, 2026 - 7 Nights
| Day | Date | Port |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 12th | Barcelona, Spain |
| 2 | Jul 13th | At Sea |
| 3 | Jul 14th | Valletta, Malta |
| 4 | Jul 15th | At Sea |
| 5 | Jul 16th | Souda (chania), Crete |
| 6 | Jul 17th | Santorini, Greece |
| 7 | Jul 18th | Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey |
| 8 | Jul 19th | Piraeus (Athens), Greece |
The MS Oosterdam sails on July 12, 2026 for a 7 Night Mediterranean Splendor: Malta & Greek Isles (Barcelona To Athens). The ship will depart the port of Barcelona, Spain at 5:00 PM and will return to the port of Piraeus (Athens), Greece on Jul 19th at 7:00 AM. During the 8-day journey, the MS Oosterdam will visit 5 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
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)
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
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. (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!
Souda (Chania), Crete, offers docking at Souda Port. Travelers explore Chania’s Venetian Harbor and Samaria Gorge. Excursions include Elafonisi Beach. Local markets sell dakos. The peak season, May to September, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures old town alleys and Aegean vistas. Dining onboard includes moussaka, a Greek favorite. Souvenirs, like olive oil, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Minoan history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while sturdy shoes enhance gorge hikes. Souda’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Greek stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic harbors and scenic beaches, making Souda an engaging destination. (126 words)
Santorini, Greece, offers docking at Fira Port with tenders to shore. Travelers explore Oia’s blue-domed churches and Thera ruins. Excursions include sailing to Nea Kameni. Local markets sell fava beans. The peak season, May to September, brings warm weather for island tours. Photography captures caldera views and Aegean vistas. Dining onboard includes moussaka, a Greek favorite. Souvenirs, like volcanic crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Minoan history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while sturdy shoes enhance cliff walks. Santorini’s iconic charm offers a vibrant Greek stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of stunning views and ancient ruins, making Santorini an engaging destination. (126 words)
Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey, offers docking at Kusadasi Port with excursions to Ephesus. Travelers explore Ephesus ruins and Artemis Temple. Excursions visit Virgin Mary’s House. Local markets sell baklava. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures ancient ruins and Aegean vistas. Dining onboard includes kebabs, a Turkish favorite. Souvenirs, like carpet crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Hellenistic history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance ruin walks. Kusadasi’s historic charm offers a vibrant Turkish stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of archaeological sites and scenic coasts, making Kusadasi an engaging destination. (126 words)
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)