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Holland America ms Oosterdam cruise ship

Introducing the ms Oosterdam (pronounced OH-ster-dam), second member of the grand Vista-class ships defining the future of cruising. Oosterdam dazzles guests with more of everything they desire in a cruise vacation: More staterooms with verandahs for private sunning, dining and relaxing. More dining choices including an intimate reservations-only restaurant. More ways to relax in The Greenhouse Spa and Salon, largest and most luxurious spa in our fleet.


Ship Destinations

Ship Highlights
Vista-class Features
  • ms Oosterdam Photo Gallery

  • Atrium Deck
  • Lido Restaurant
  • Northern Lights Club
  • Gymnasium & Fitness Center
  • Library
  • Piano Bar
  • Vista Lounge
  • Pinnacle Grill Restaurant
  • A new "cabaret-style" show lounge, complementing a three-level main show lounge.
  • Thermal Suite Expanded spa facilities.
  • Internet café and coffee corner.
  • Internet/e-mail dataports in all staterooms.
  • Extensive Club HAL children's facility, with indoor and outdoor areas.
  • Concierge lounge for the exclusive use of suite guests.
  • Dining options, including a two-level main dining room, a casual "round-the-clock" cafe, and an alternative restaurant.
  • Two interior promenade decks.
  • A covered exterior promenade deck encircling the ship.
  • Large Lido swimming pool beneath a retractable magradome.
  • Azipod propulsion system.
  • A new disco and the signature "Crow's Nest" observation lounge/nightclub.
  • Extensive multi-million-dollar art collection.
  • Crow's Nest: 270
  • Smokers Room: 26
  • Golf Simulator Room: 8
  • Children's Playroom: 61
  • Lido Restaurant: 446
  • Concierge Lounge: 25
  • Main Show Lounge: 867
  • Meeting Rooms: 90
  • Internet Cafe: 24
  • Coffee Corner: 28
  • Piano Bar: 70
  • Sports Bar: 42
  • Casino: 200
  • Disco: 80
  • Casino: Blackjack tables; slot machines; dice table; roulette table; stud poker
  • Spa Facilities: Gymnasium fitness center; dual saunas; loofa scrub room; massage rooms; beauty salon/barber shop; tennis practice courts.
  • New facilities for the physically challenged:
    • A total of 28 wheelchair-accessible staterooms in various categories.
    • Dedicated elevator for wheelchair users, to assist with tender embarkation.
    • 2 tenders equipped with wheelchair-accessible platforms.
    • Accessible areas at the bar counter and other public desks, wherever possible.
    • All public rooms accessible.

    Ship Facts:

  • Year Introduced: 2003
  • Gross Tonnage: 85,000 grt.
  • Length: 951 feet
  • Beam: 105.8 feet
  • Maximum Speed: 24 knots
  • Ship's Registry: The Netherlands
  • Passenger capacity: 1,848

Sample Ship Public Areas
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Ship Accommodations
  • Premium cruise ships offering the ambience and greater intimacy not found on megaships. Space ratio of 46, even greater than spacious existing ships of the fleet. Exterior elevators, vertically transversing 10 decks and providing panoramic views from either side of the ship.
  • Spacious staterooms, nearly 85% of which will feature an ocean view.
  • 67% of all staterooms have verandahs.
  • Wide variety of accommodation categories, with more categories featuring verandahs.

    Penthouse Suite:
    The Penthouse Suites feature a bedroom with king-size bed and master bath including oversize whirlpool tub. Complete with dressing room, living room, dining room, pantry and private verandah. Guest toilet, VCR, mini-bar and refrigerator.
    Approximately 1,126 square feet including verandah.
    Category PS

    		•  ms Amsterdam
    Deluxe Verandah Suite: How suite it is! King-size bed, whirlpool bath, dressing room, and private verandah. With service to match, including complimentary personalized stationery, hors d'oeuvres, dry cleaning and more. Special disembarkation privileges.
    Approximately 563 square feet including verandah.
    Category S    		 ms Amsterdam
    Mini Suite: Floor-to-ceiling windows lead to a private verandah spacious enough for lounging or dining. Queen-size bed, whirlpool bath, sitting area, VCR, mini-bar and refrigerator.
    Approximately 284 square feet including verandah.
    Category A, B.    		 ms Amsterdam
    Large Outside Stateroom: Our Large Outside Staterooms have convertible queen-size beds and bath/shower combinations. "The best standard-sized cabins afloat." - Porthole Magazine.
    Approximately 197 square feet.
    Category C, D, E, F, FF, G, H    		 ms Amsterdam
    Large Inside Stateroom: Our Standard Inside Staterooms have lower beds which are convertible to one queen- size bed. Each includes a private bath with shower. A minimum category with maximum comforts.
    Approximately 182 square feet.
    Category I, J, K, L, M, N.

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