MS Oosterdam itinerary map for August 22, 2026 (7 nights)
MS Oosterdam cruise ship

MS Oosterdam — August 22, 20267-Night Mediterranean Marvels: Corfu Sicily & Pompeii on Holland America

This 7-night cruise aboard the MS Oosterdam departs from Piraeus (Athens), Greece on Saturday, August 22, 2026 and returns on Saturday, Aug 29th. August weather across this route averages 99°/62°F. Cabins are currently tracked from $774.

The itinerary safety score for this sailing is 7.5 out of 10, averaged across 8 ports. Suite cabins rose $525 on May 20.

Cruise Length
7
Night Cruise
Departure Port
Piraeus
Greece
Port Stops
8
Sea Days
1

Cruise Price - MS Oosterdam August 22, 2026

MS Oosterdam · August 22, 2026

The graph below tracks historic price of the MS Oosterdam cruise ship departing August 22, 2026. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $774 ($111 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $1,161 ($166 per night), this represents a recent decrease of 33%.

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Inside
$774
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Oceanview
$824
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Balcony
$1,124
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Suite
$2,579

Price History – MS Oosterdam August 22, 2026

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August 22, 2026
$774
33% vs avg: $1,161

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Cruise Itinerary Map - 7 Night Mediterranean Marvels: Corfu Sicily & Pompeii (Athens To Rome)

MS Oosterdam · August 22, 2026

The MS Oosterdam sails on August 22, 2026 for a 7 Night Mediterranean Marvels: Corfu Sicily & Pompeii (Athens To Rome). The ship will depart the port of Piraeus (Athens), Greece at 5:00 PM and will return to the port of Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy on Aug 29th at 7:00 AM. During the 11-day journey, the MS Oosterdam will visit 7 additional ports and will spend 1 days at sea.

Cruise itinerary route

7 Night Mediterranean Marvels: Corfu Sicily & Pompeii (Athens To Rome)

  • AUG22
    Piraeus (Athens), Greece
    Piraeus (Athens), Greece
    A: — - D: 5:00 PM
  • AUG23
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • AUG24
    Kotor, Montenegro
    Kotor, Montenegro
    A: 8:00 AM - D: 5:00 PM
  • AUG22
    Kotor, Montenegro
    Kotor, Montenegro
    A: — - D: —
  • AUG25
    Corfu, Greece
    Corfu, Greece
    A: 8:00 AM - D: 5:00 PM
  • AUG22
    Cruise Stromboli Volcano
    Cruise Stromboli Volcano
    A: — - D: —
  • AUG26
    Messina, Sicily
    Messina, Sicily
    A: 11:00 AM - D: 6:00 PM
  • AUG22
    Cruise Strait Of Messina
    Cruise Strait Of Messina
    A: — - D: —
  • AUG27
    Naples, Italy
    Naples, Italy
    A: 8:00 AM - D: —
  • AUG22
    Naples, Italy
    Naples, Italy
    A: — - D: 5:00 PM
  • AUG29
    Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy
    Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy
    A: 7:00 AM - D: —
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Cruise Ports

August 22, 2026 · 7 Night Mediterranean Marvels: Corfu Sicily & Pompeii (Athens To Rome)

Piraeus (Athens), Greece — Day 1 of MS Oosterdam August 22, 2026 cruise
Day 1•Saturday, Aug 22

Piraeus (Athens), Greece

Arrival: —•Departure: 5:00 PM

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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Day 2 at sea — MS Oosterdam August 22, 2026 itinerary
Day 2•Sunday, Aug 23

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.

Kotor, Montenegro — Day 3 of MS Oosterdam August 22, 2026 cruise
Day 3•Monday, Aug 24

Kotor, Montenegro

Arrival: 8:00 AM•Departure: 5:00 PM

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.

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Corfu, Greece — Day 4 of MS Oosterdam August 22, 2026 cruise
Day 4•Tuesday, Aug 25

Corfu, Greece

Arrival: 8:00 AM•Departure: 5:00 PM

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.

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Cruise Stromboli Volcano — Day 5 of MS Oosterdam August 22, 2026 cruise
Day 5•Saturday, Aug 22

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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Messina, Sicily — Day 5 of MS Oosterdam August 22, 2026 cruise
Day 5•Wednesday, Aug 26

Messina, Sicily

Arrival: 11:00 AM•Departure: 6:00 PM

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.

Port Info LinkPort Excursions Link
Cruise Strait Of Messina — Day 5 of MS Oosterdam August 22, 2026 cruise
Day 5•Saturday, Aug 22

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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Naples, Italy — Day 6 of MS Oosterdam August 22, 2026 cruise
Day 6•Thursday, Aug 27

Naples, Italy

Arrival: 8:00 AM•Departure: —

Naples, Italy, offers docking at Naples Port. Travelers explore Pompeii ruins and Royal Palace. Excursions visit Capri’s Blue Grotto. Local markets sell margherita pizza. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures ancient ruins and Tyrrhenian vistas. Dining onboard includes spaghetti alle vongole, an Italian favorite. Souvenirs, like cameo crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Roman history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. Naples’ cultural charm offers a vibrant Italian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of archaeological sites and scenic islands, making Naples an engaging destination for exploration.

Port Info LinkPort Excursions Link
Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy — Day 8 of MS Oosterdam August 22, 2026 cruise
Day 8•Saturday, Aug 29

Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy

Arrival: 7:00 AM•Departure: —

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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Weather Forecast

MS Oosterdam - August 22, 2026 Weather Forecast

Average monthly weather for your cruise ports

Piraeus (Athens), Greece

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August

Typical Weather

105°F

Average High

66°F

Average Low

Rainfall

0.01in

Daily average

0.3 in monthly total

Shore Excursions

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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
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.
8
/ 10
Kotor, Montenegro
Kotor
Kotor is generally safe for tourists, but visitors should remain vigilant against petty theft in crowded areas and secure their belongings.
7
/ 10
Corfu, Greece
Corfu
Travelers to Corfu should remain vigilant in crowded areas to prevent pickpocketing and scams while enjoying the island's attractions.
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.
7
/ 10
Messina, Sicily
Messina
Travelers in Messina should stay vigilant against petty theft and pickpocketing, especially in crowded areas like the port and markets.
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.
6
/ 10
Naples, Italy
Naples
Travelers in Naples should stay vigilant against petty crime and be cautious of traffic while exploring the city.
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.

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 August 22, 2026 FAQ

What's the cheapest cabin on the MS Oosterdam August 22, 2026 cruise?▾

The lowest currently-tracked fare for this sailing is $774 for an Inside cabin. Pricing is updated daily — see the live price chart above for the latest snapshots.

What's the weather like on the MS Oosterdam August 22, 2026 route?▾

Across the ports visited on this 7-night route, August averages 99°F highs and 62°F lows. See the per-port weather forecast section above for daily detail.

How safe is the August 22, 2026 MS Oosterdam itinerary?▾

This itinerary scores 7.5 out of 10 on the Gangwaze Itinerary Safety Score, averaged across 8 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 Piraeus (Athens), Greece on Saturday, August 22, 2026 at 5:00 PM and returns on Saturday, Aug 29th, 2026 at 7:00 AM. Total duration: 7 nights.

Who is the cruise director for the MS Oosterdam sailing on August 22, 2026?▾

Cruise director assignment for this sail date is not currently confirmed in our records.

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Last Updated: May 20, 2026