MS Oosterdam - 10/2/2027
The October 2, 2027 cruise on the MS Oosterdam departs from Piraeus (Athens), Greece. On this 21 Night Greek Isles With Istanbul Rhodes & Egypt (Athens Roundtrip) sailing, the ship will visit a total of 10 cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The MS Oosterdam sets sail on Saturday, Oct 2nd and returns on Saturday, Oct 23rd.
Cruise Pricing
The graph below tracks historic price of the MS Oosterdam cruise ship departing October 2, 2027. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $3,989 ($190 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $3,989 ($190 per night), this represents a recent decrease of 0%.
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Cruise Itinerary
Itinerary
MS Oosterdam - October 2, 2027 - 21 Nights
| Day | Date | Port |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 2nd | Piraeus (Athens), Greece |
| 2 | Oct 3rd | Mykonos, Greece |
| 3 | Oct 4th | At Sea |
| 4 | Oct 5th | Istanbul, Turkey |
| 5 | Oct 2nd | Istanbul, Turkey |
| 6 | Oct 7th | At Sea |
| 7 | Oct 8th | Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey |
| 8 | Oct 9th | Kos, Greece |
| 9 | Oct 10th | Rhodes, Greece |
| 10 | Oct 11th | At Sea |
| 11 | Oct 12th | Piraeus (Athens), Greece |
| 12 | Oct 13th | At Sea |
| 13 | Oct 14th | Alexandria, Cairo, Egypt |
| 14 | Oct 15th | At Sea |
| 15 | Oct 16th | Tel Aviv |
| 16 | Oct 2nd | Tel Aviv |
| 17 | Oct 18th | Limassol, Cyprus |
| 18 | Oct 19th | Antalya, Turkey |
| 19 | Oct 20th | Rhodes, Greece |
| 20 | Oct 21st | At Sea |
| 21 | Oct 22nd | Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey |
| 22 | Oct 23rd | Piraeus (Athens), Greece |
The MS Oosterdam sails on October 2, 2027 for a 21 Night Greek Isles With Istanbul Rhodes & Egypt (Athens Roundtrip). The ship will depart the port of Piraeus (Athens), Greece at 5:00 PM and will return to the port of Piraeus (Athens), Greece on Oct 23rd at 7:00 AM. During the 22-day journey, the MS Oosterdam will visit 9 additional ports and will spend 6 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
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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)
Mykonos, Greece, offers docking at Mykonos Port. Travelers explore Little Venice and Mykonos Windmills. Excursions include Delos Island ruins. Local markets sell loukoumades. The peak season, May to September, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures whitewashed streets and Aegean vistas. Dining onboard includes souvlaki, a Greek favorite. Souvenirs, like ceramic crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Cycladic history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance island walks. Mykonos’ picturesque charm offers a vibrant Greek stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic ruins and scenic beaches, making Mykonos an engaging destination for exploring Greece’s Cyclades. (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!
Istanbul, Turkey, offers docking at Istanbul Port. Travelers explore Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace. Excursions visit Blue Mosque. Local markets sell simit. The peak season, April to October, brings mild weather for city tours. Photography captures Ottoman domes and Bosphorus vistas. Dining onboard includes döner kebab, a Turkish favorite. Souvenirs, like carpet crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Byzantine history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. Istanbul’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Turkish stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic landmarks and scenic waterways, making Istanbul an engaging destination for exploring Turkey’s cultural hub. (126 words)
Istanbul, Turkey, offers docking at Istanbul Port. Travelers explore Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace. Excursions visit Blue Mosque. Local markets sell simit. The peak season, April to October, brings mild weather for city tours. Photography captures Ottoman domes and Bosphorus vistas. Dining onboard includes döner kebab, a Turkish favorite. Souvenirs, like carpet crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Byzantine history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. Istanbul’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Turkish stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic landmarks and scenic waterways, making Istanbul an engaging destination for exploring Turkey’s cultural hub. (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!
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)
Kos, Greece, has docking at Kos Port. Travelers explore Asklepion’s ancient healing site and Hippocrates’ plane tree. Excursions visit Zia’s mountain village. Local markets sell thyme honey. The peak season, May to September, brings warm weather. Photography captures ancient ruins and Aegean vistas. Dining onboard includes souvlaki, a Greek favorite. Souvenirs, like ceramic tiles, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover ancient Greek history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate. Comfortable shoes enhance ruin tours. Kos’ historic richness offers a vibrant Greek stop, blending archaeology with island charm.
Rhodes, Greece, offers docking at Rhodes Port. Travelers explore Medieval City and Lindos Acropolis. Excursions include snorkeling at Kallithea Springs. Local markets sell souvlaki. The peak season, May to September, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures Knights’ Street and Aegean vistas. Dining onboard includes moussaka, a Greek favorite. Souvenirs, like ceramic crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Dodecanese history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. Rhodes’ cultural charm offers a vibrant Greek stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of UNESCO landmarks and scenic beaches, making Rhodes 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!
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!
Alexandria, Egypt, docks at the Western Port terminal, 10 kilometers from the city center, with shuttles or taxis offering 20-minute transfers to the Corniche. The facility includes lounges and ATMs. Travelers explore the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, a modern library complex with manuscripts and planetarium shows. Qaitbay Citadel, 15 minutes east, features 15th-century fortifications on Pharos Lighthouse ruins. Kom el-Dikka, a 5-minute drive, reveals Roman amphitheaters and mosaics. Excursions to Cairo, 3 hours away, include Giza Pyramids and Sphinx. Montaza Palace Gardens, 20 minutes east, offer seaside walks and tea houses. Dining features kofta at waterfront stalls. Souvenirs include papyrus scrolls. Best visited October to April; taxis 50-100 EGP. Guided tours ensure security.
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Tel Aviv, Israel, offers docking at Ashdod Port with excursions to Tel Aviv. Travelers explore Jaffa’s old town and Bauhaus White City. Excursions visit Masada’s desert fortress. Local markets sell falafel. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures historic alleys and Mediterranean vistas. Dining onboard includes shakshuka, an Israeli favorite. Souvenirs, like hamsa crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Levantine history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Tel Aviv’s urban charm offers a vibrant Israeli stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of cultural heritage and modern vibes, making Tel Aviv an engaging destination.
Tel Aviv, Israel, offers docking at Ashdod Port with excursions to Tel Aviv. Travelers explore Jaffa’s old town and Bauhaus White City. Excursions visit Masada’s desert fortress. Local markets sell falafel. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures historic alleys and Mediterranean vistas. Dining onboard includes shakshuka, an Israeli favorite. Souvenirs, like hamsa crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Levantine history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Tel Aviv’s urban charm offers a vibrant Israeli stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of cultural heritage and modern vibes, making Tel Aviv an engaging destination.
Limassol, Cyprus, has docking at Limassol Port. Travelers explore Kourion’s ancient amphitheater. Excursions visit Omodos’ wine villages. Local markets sell commandaria wine. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather. Photography captures Roman ruins and Mediterranean shores. Dining onboard includes souvlaki, a Cypriot favorite. Souvenirs, like lace crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Cypriot history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate. Comfortable shoes enhance ruin tours. Limassol’s historic charm offers a vibrant Cypriot stop, blending archaeology with coastal beauty.
Antalya, Turkey, docks at Antalya Free Zone Port, 12 kilometers from Kaleici, with shuttles or taxis for 20-minute rides. The city, population 1.3 million, features Hadrian’s Gate, a 130 AD Roman arch. Travelers explore the Antalya Museum for Lycian artifacts. Duden Waterfalls, 15 minutes north, offer boat tours under cascades. Excursions to Perge, 30 minutes east, visit 3rd-century BC theaters. Peak season April to October; taxis 20-50 TRY. Dining includes kebabs at old town cafes. Souvenirs feature Turkish rugs.
Rhodes, Greece, offers docking at Rhodes Port. Travelers explore Medieval City and Lindos Acropolis. Excursions include snorkeling at Kallithea Springs. Local markets sell souvlaki. The peak season, May to September, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures Knights’ Street and Aegean vistas. Dining onboard includes moussaka, a Greek favorite. Souvenirs, like ceramic crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Dodecanese history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. Rhodes’ cultural charm offers a vibrant Greek stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of UNESCO landmarks and scenic beaches, making Rhodes 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!
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)