MS Oosterdam itinerary map for October 23, 2027 (10 nights)
MS Oosterdam cruise ship

MS Oosterdam — October 23, 202710-Night Mediterranean Splendor: Rome Evening Stay on Holland America

This 10-night cruise aboard the MS Oosterdam departs from Piraeus (Athens), Greece on Saturday, October 23, 2027 and returns on Tuesday, Nov 2nd. October weather across this route averages 84°/50°F.

The itinerary safety score for this sailing is 7.4 out of 10, averaged across 11 ports. Balcony cabins rose $60 on May 2.

Cruise Length
10
Night Cruise
Departure Port
Piraeus
Greece
Port Stops
11
Sea Days
2

Cruise Price - MS Oosterdam October 23, 2027

MS Oosterdam · October 23, 2027

The graph below tracks historic price of the MS Oosterdam cruise ship departing October 23, 2027. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $2,024 ($203 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $2,022 ($203 per night), this represents a recent increase of 0%.

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Inside
$2,024
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Oceanview
$2,174
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Balcony
$2,844
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Suite
$3,974

Price History – MS Oosterdam October 23, 2027

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October 23, 2027
$2,024
0% vs avg: $2,022

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Cruise Itinerary Map - 10 Night Mediterranean Splendor: Rome Evening Stay (Athens To Barcelona)

MS Oosterdam · October 23, 2027

The MS Oosterdam sails on October 23, 2027 for a 10 Night Mediterranean Splendor: Rome Evening Stay (Athens To Barcelona). The ship will depart the port of Piraeus (Athens), Greece at 5:00 PM and will return to the port of Barcelona, Spain on Nov 2nd at 7:00 AM. During the 13-day journey, the MS Oosterdam will visit 10 additional ports and will spend 2 days at sea.

Cruise itinerary route

10 Night Mediterranean Splendor: Rome Evening Stay (Athens To Barcelona)

  • OCT23
    Piraeus (Athens), Greece
    Piraeus (Athens), Greece
    A: — - D: 5:00 PM
  • OCT24
    Katakolon (Olympia), Greece
    Katakolon (Olympia), Greece
    A: 8:00 AM - D: 4:00 PM
  • OCT25
    Sarande, Albania
    Sarande, Albania
    A: 8:00 AM - D: 5:00 PM
  • OCT26
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • OCT27
    Valletta, Malta
    Valletta, Malta
    A: 8:00 AM - D: 7:00 PM
  • OCT23
    Cruise Strait Of Messina
    Cruise Strait Of Messina
    A: — - D: —
  • OCT23
    Cruise Stromboli Volcano
    Cruise Stromboli Volcano
    A: — - D: —
  • OCT28
    Messina, Sicily
    Messina, Sicily
    A: 8:00 AM - D: 5:00 PM
  • OCT29
    Naples, Italy
    Naples, Italy
    A: 7:00 AM - D: 6:00 PM
  • OCT30
    Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy
    Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy
    A: 7:00 AM - D: 10:00 PM
  • OCT31
    Livorno, Florence, Italy
    Livorno, Florence, Italy
    A: 8:00 AM - D: 9:00 PM
  • NOV01
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • NOV02
    Barcelona, Spain
    Barcelona, Spain
    A: 7:00 AM - D: —
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Cruise Ports

October 23, 2027 · 10 Night Mediterranean Splendor: Rome Evening Stay (Athens To Barcelona)

Piraeus (Athens), Greece — Day 1 of MS Oosterdam October 23, 2027 cruise
Day 1•Saturday, Oct 23

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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Katakolon (Olympia), Greece — Day 2 of MS Oosterdam October 23, 2027 cruise
Day 2•Sunday, Oct 24

Katakolon (Olympia), Greece

Arrival: 8:00 AM•Departure: 4:00 PM

Katakolon (Olympia), Greece, offers docking at Katakolon Port with excursions to Olympia. Travelers explore Ancient Olympia and Archaeological Museum. Excursions visit Kourouta Beach. Local markets sell loukoumades. The peak season, May to September, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures ancient stadiums and Ionian vistas. Dining onboard includes moussaka, a Greek favorite. Souvenirs, like olive oil, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Peloponnesian history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance ruin walks. Katakolon’s historic charm offers a vibrant Greek stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of ancient landmarks and scenic beaches, making Katakolon an engaging destination.

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Sarande, Albania — Day 3 of MS Oosterdam October 23, 2027 cruise
Day 3•Monday, Oct 25

Sarande, Albania

Arrival: 8:00 AM•Departure: 5:00 PM

Sarande, Albania, offers docking at Sarande Port. Travelers explore Butrint’s UNESCO ruins and Blue Eye Spring. Excursions visit Gjirokaster’s old town. Local markets sell byrek. The peak season, May to September, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures ancient theaters and Ionian vistas. Dining onboard includes tave kosi, an Albanian favorite. Souvenirs, like filigree crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Illyrian history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance ruin walks. Sarande’s historic charm offers a vibrant Albanian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of archaeological sites and coastal beauty, making Sarande an engaging destination for exploration.

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Day 4 at sea — MS Oosterdam October 23, 2027 itinerary
Day 4•Tuesday, Oct 26

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.

Valletta, Malta — Day 5 of MS Oosterdam October 23, 2027 cruise
Day 5•Wednesday, Oct 27

Valletta, Malta

Arrival: 8:00 AM•Departure: 7:00 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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Cruise Strait Of Messina — Day 6 of MS Oosterdam October 23, 2027 cruise
Day 6•Saturday, Oct 23

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 October 23, 2027 cruise
Day 6•Saturday, Oct 23

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 6 of MS Oosterdam October 23, 2027 cruise
Day 6•Thursday, Oct 28

Messina, Sicily

Arrival: 8:00 AM•Departure: 5:00 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.

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Naples, Italy — Day 7 of MS Oosterdam October 23, 2027 cruise
Day 7•Friday, Oct 29

Naples, Italy

Arrival: 7:00 AM•Departure: 6:00 PM

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.

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Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy — Day 8 of MS Oosterdam October 23, 2027 cruise
Day 8•Saturday, Oct 30

Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy

Arrival: 7:00 AM•Departure: 10:00 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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Livorno, Florence, Italy — Day 9 of MS Oosterdam October 23, 2027 cruise
Day 9•Sunday, Oct 31

Livorno, Florence, Italy

Arrival: 8:00 AM•Departure: 9:00 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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Day 10 at sea — MS Oosterdam October 23, 2027 itinerary
Day 10•Monday, Nov 1

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.

Barcelona, Spain — Day 11 of MS Oosterdam October 23, 2027 cruise
Day 11•Tuesday, Nov 2

Barcelona, Spain

Arrival: 7:00 AM•Departure: —

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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Weather Forecast

MS Oosterdam - October 23, 2027 Weather Forecast

Average monthly weather for your cruise ports

Piraeus (Athens), Greece

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October

Typical Weather

88°F

Average High

47°F

Average Low

Rainfall

0.06in

Daily average

1.9 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
74 / 100
safer than 74% of all cruises
74
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
Katakolon (Olympia), Greece
Katakolon
Katakolon is a safe cruise port with low crime and secure surroundings, allowing travelers to explore Olympia with minimal risk.
7
/ 10
Sarande, Albania
Sarande
While generally safe, travelers in Sarande should remain vigilant against petty theft and scams, especially in crowded areas.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Barcelona, Spain
Barcelona
Travelers should stay vigilant against pickpocketing in crowded areas and secure their belongings to ensure safety while enjoying the city.

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 October 23, 2027 FAQ

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What's the weather like on the MS Oosterdam October 23, 2027 route?▾

Across the ports visited on this 10-night route, October averages 84°F highs and 50°F lows. See the per-port weather forecast section above for daily detail.

How safe is the October 23, 2027 MS Oosterdam itinerary?▾

This itinerary scores 7.4 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 Piraeus (Athens), Greece on Saturday, October 23, 2027 at 5:00 PM and returns on Tuesday, Nov 2nd, 2027 at 7:00 AM. Total duration: 10 nights.

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