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Oosterdam • Holland America Line • In The Wake

Q: How do I find the deck plans for Oosterdam?

Deck plans are available through the links on this page or on the Holland America Line website.

Oosterdam is a Vista Class cruise ship operated by Holland America Line. She entered service in 2003, measures 81,769 gross tons, and carries approximately 1,916 guests at double occupancy.

Quick Answer: Oosterdam is a Vista-class ship from Holland America Line, launched in 2003. This page covers deck plans, live ship tracking, dining venues, and videos to help you plan your cruise.

Best For: Cruisers researching Oosterdam or comparing Holland America Line Vista Class ships. Use this page to explore deck layouts, dining options, and onboard features before booking.

Key Facts

Cruise Line: Holland America Line
Resources: Deck plans, dining venues, live tracker
Reservations: Book via cruise line or travel advisor

A First Look at Oosterdam

MS Oosterdam anchored in Cabo San Lucas — Sebastian Wessels (CC BY 2.5)

Holland America Oosterdam cruise ship — pcwiles (CC BY 3.0)

Oosterdam moored at Port of Rhodes, Greece — Pjotr Mahhonin (CC BY-SA 4.0)

MS Oosterdam in Alanya, Turkey (2024) — Julian Lupyan (CC0)

MS Oosterdam at Princes Wharf, Auckland, New Zealand — Bahnfrend (CC BY-SA 3.0)

MS Oosterdam at San Diego, California — Jean-Philippe Boulet (CC BY 3.0)

MS Oosterdam at Limassol, Cyprus (2024) — Julian Lupyan (CC0)

MS Oosterdam departing Limassol, Cyprus (2024) — Julian Lupyan (CC0)

Oosterdam launched in 2003 as the second Vista-class ship, following sister Zuiderdam. The Vista class introduced a larger hull design for Holland America that would serve as the foundation for nearly two decades of shipbuilding. At 936 feet and 82,305 GT, she carries 1,848 guests with a guest-to-crew ratio of about 2.2:1 — maintaining the uncrowded feel that HAL loyalists appreciate. She has received multiple upgrades over the years including the addition of Billboard Onboard, enhanced dining options, and refreshed staterooms.

Dining highlights include the two-story main dining room with its classic ocean-liner ambiance, the Pinnacle Grill steakhouse, Canaletto Italian restaurant, and the Lido Market buffet. The Explorations Café offers a library atmosphere with premium coffees and panoramic views. Entertainment centers on the Vista Show Lounge, Billboard Onboard music venue, and B.B. King's Blues Club. The Greenhouse Spa & Salon, full promenade deck for walking, and two pool areas — including a retractable-roof Lido pool — complete the public space lineup.

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Dining on Oosterdam

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Vista Class · Entered service 2003 · 82,305 GT

Ken's Logbook: Oosterdam

Australia and New Zealand From a Vista

Sydney Harbour. Milford Sound. The Great Barrier Reef. All from Oosterdam, and each one more astonishing than the last.

Oosterdam sails Australia and New Zealand itineraries that cover destinations impossible to experience independently in reasonable time. Patricia and I are Melbourne locals who'd spent decades saying 'we should see more of our own backyard.' We'd driven the Great Ocean Road. We'd visited Uluru. But the combination of New Zealand's fiords, Australia's reef, and everything between seemed logistically impossible without months of travel and dozens of flights. Oosterdam compressed it into three weeks of comfortable cruising.

The variety astounded us from the first port. Sydney Harbour at dawn—the Opera House catching morning light in ways we'd seen photographed a thousand times but never witnessed ourselves. The ship's positioning as we entered the harbour was deliberate, the captain timing arrival for optimal light. Fellow passengers crowded the Crow's Nest, cameras ready, but Patricia and I watched from our balcony in pajamas, coffee cups warming our hands. Home waters, seen for the first time from the right perspective.

The enrichment programming matched the destinations with a depth that surprised us. Naturalists explained reef ecosystems with genuine expertise—not simplified brochure facts but actual marine biology that made snorkeling meaningful rather than merely scenic. Historians contextualized Maori culture with sensitivity and nuance, preparing us for the cultural performances we'd encounter ashore. Wine experts guided tastings through New Zealand's regions, explaining terroir and climate impact in ways that transformed our understanding of Antipodean viticulture. By port arrival, we understood what we were seeing, and understanding made everything richer.

— Graham and Patricia S., Melbourne, Australia

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Oosterdam Deck Plans

Interactive deck plans for Oosterdam are available on the cruise line's official website.

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Track Oosterdam's current position and voyage details.

Frequently Asked Questions About Oosterdam

What dining options are available on Oosterdam?

Oosterdam features the two-story main dining room, Pinnacle Grill (premium steakhouse), Canaletto (Italian), Dive-In poolside grill, and the Lido Market buffet. Pinnacle Grill carries a cover charge; all other dining is complimentary.

How do I find the deck plans for Oosterdam?

Deck plans are available through the links on this page. You can also find official deck plans on the Holland America Line website or in the cruise planner app.

Where does Oosterdam sail?

Ship deployments vary by season. Check the Holland America Line website for current itineraries and departure ports for Oosterdam.

Is this information official?

This page provides planning resources and community insights. Always confirm details with Holland America Line or your travel advisor before booking.

What is the Vista class?

The Vista class is Holland America's four-ship series built between 2002–2006: Zuiderdam, Oosterdam, Westerdam, and Noordam. At 82,000+ GT and ~1,848 guests, they represent HAL's signature mid-size ship design with emphasis on art collections, spacious promenade decks, and a classic cruising atmosphere updated for modern tastes.