Oosterdam

Harmony at sea with Holland America Line aboard the Oosterdam

Launched in 2003 and recently refurbished, the Oosterdam perfectly combines maritime tradition, modern comfort, and contemporary elegance. Its refined lines, bright spacious spaces, and artistic touches create an intimate, poetic, and inspiring environment. Every voyage becomes a cultural, sensory, and unforgettable experience, where sophistication blends with discovery, and the ocean can be admired as a living, captivating work of art.

The art of wellness at sea

Private retreats

The cabins are designed as peaceful sanctuaries of rest, combining warmth with subtle modernity and quiet elegance. Elegant furnishings, Mariner’s Dream™ beds, and high-end amenities ensure an experience where comfort and serenity take center stage. Whether an intimate interior cabin or a spacious suite, the stay aboard the Oosterdam unfolds in an atmosphere of discreet, soothing refinement, with every carefully considered detail designed to promote absolute relaxation and rest.

Meeting spaces

The lounges and common areas form the vibrant heart of refined and sophisticated social life. The Lincoln Center Stage resonates with classical melodies, while other cozy spaces welcome reading, conversation, and soft music. Passengers can enjoy a drink, attend a concert, or simply relax in an elegant, calm, cozy, and inviting setting. Every area on the Oosterdam becomes a constant invitation to connect and share, in an atmosphere of warmth and elegance that reflects the ship’s refined spirit.

Soothing horizons

On the outer deck, pools and hot tubs open directly onto the endless, vast sea. The dawn reveals soft, gentle colors, while dusk sets the horizon ablaze with fiery, warm shades. These suspended, quiet, peaceful, magical moments, rocked by the soft sea breeze, turn each day into a precious and luminous memory. Oosterdam travelers can relax on a sunbed, enjoy the gentle, soothing breeze, or dive into the clear water, fully savoring the unique, serene luxury of an ever-changing panorama.

Refined delights and lively evenings on the Oosterdam

Exceptional tables

The Dining Room warmly welcomes its guests in an elegant, warm, and light-filled atmosphere. Varied menus, inspired by the destinations visited, along with attentive service, transform each meal into a truly unique and memorable gastronomic experience. Dishes are carefully prepared with fresh, local, and flavorful ingredients, enhanced by panoramic views of the ocean. On board the Oosterdam, every meal becomes a cherished moment, offering the perfect setting to savor each exquisite bite.

Culinary journeys

The Pinnacle Grill delights with its refined meats and fresh seafood, while Canaletto invites guests to discover authentic and flavorful Italian cuisine. These culinary experiences are further enhanced by spectacular sea views, transforming a simple dinner into a complete sensory and cultural adventure. Balancing authenticity and creativity, each table becomes a truly special stage of the journey. Thus, the Oosterdam offers inspired gastronomy that reflects the diverse flavors of the world.

Nighttime atmospheres

As night gently falls, the ship’s bars and lounges come alive in a vibrant and elegant setting. Billboard Onboard offers a variety of musical evenings, B.B. King’s Blues Club ignites the lively dance floor with powerful and captivating rhythms, while other cozy, intimate spaces provide quieter moments. Creative cocktails, lively conversations, and live music create a truly enchanting ambiance. Each night spent on the Oosterdam transforms into an elegant, convivial, and decidedly festive experience.

Maritime escapes and precious moments

Cultural stopovers

The Oosterdam thoughtfully and gracefully takes its guests on fascinating historic city tours, renowned museums, and colorful local markets. Each stopover offers the perfect chance to dive deeply into local traditions, meet friendly residents, and gain unique cultural perspectives. Whether strolling through ancient streets, admiring iconic landmarks, or tasting a delicious regional specialty, every stage of the journey becomes an authentic, enriching, and memorable discovery.

Renewed serenity

On board, the spa, library, and cozy reading areas become true havens of refined and welcoming peace and comforting tranquility. Massages, relaxing treatments, or simple peaceful moments of quiet contemplation allow travelers to regain balance, serenity, and lasting harmony. In a quiet, elegant, and discreet atmosphere, these moments of calm on the Oosterdam are especially precious for recharging, deeply relaxing, and enjoying a well-deserved pause between two lively and enriching stopovers.

Refined entertainment

The World Stage presents modern and immersive shows, while concerts, performances, and a wide variety of lighthearted activities elegantly punctuate the evenings. Guests can freely choose between a grandiose performance, an intimate musical evening, or an original, creative, and surprising social activity. The subtle balance between elegance and entertainment ensures truly memorable moments, offering on board the Oosterdam experiences perfectly suited to every mood and travel style.

Inspiring horizons and stopovers on the Oosterdam

Moving landscapes

From majestic fjords to sun-drenched Mediterranean shores, the ship gracefully sails through ever-changing horizons, reinventing itself each day with splendor and poetry. Guests admire grand panoramas, from rugged coastlines to tranquil lagoons, each view offering a unique sense of freedom and escape. The sea becomes a living gallery, with every stopover enriching the tableau of colors, textures, and sensations on board the Oosterdam, turning each moment into a memorable experience.

Flavors from elsewhere 

Stopovers are also enriching and delightful culinary journeys: traditional markets, tastings of local wines, freshly prepared seafood specialties, and authentic, unique, rich, colorful, flavorful, and wonderfully varied tastes. Each stop warmly invites guests to savor the authenticity of the cultures they encounter, engaging all the senses. These culinary discoveries deepen the connection with the destinations and extend the enjoyment of the entire journey for Oosterdam passengers.

Poetic lights

Sunrises, blazing sunsets, and starry nights become magical and inspiring companions on board the Oosterdam. These plays of light give the voyage a poetic and enchanting dimension, transforming the sea into a daily, captivating, and deeply moving spectacle. Guests often find themselves completely lost in wonder at the beauty surrounding them. Admired from the deck or a cabin veranda, these moments on board the Oosterdam become precious memories of rare intensity and are forever etched in the mind.

Personalized experience and unique privileges

Tailored guidance

At Voyages Aqua Terra, every journey begins with attentive, warm, and caring listening. Our expert advisors strive to understand your desires, rhythms, and personal preferences in order to design an experience perfectly suited to you, from the ideal cabin to the most inspiring and enriching itinerary. This personalized guidance allows you to travel with complete peace of mind, knowing that every detail on board the Oosterdam has been carefully planned for your comfort and enjoyment.

Exclusive benefits

On board the Oosterdam, we offer carefully selected privileges that enhance every moment of your stay: elegant upgrades, priority reservations, personalized attentions, and refined details that transform the cruise into a unique, memorable, sophisticated, and truly unforgettable, luxurious, and exclusive experience. These exceptional benefits add an extra touch of elegance, sophistication, and comfort, making every moment even more precious, stylish, and exceptional.

Memorable moments

With this personalized guidance, the cruise becomes much more than a simple journey. The Oosterdam transforms into a setting of intense emotions, authentic encounters, and unforgettable landscapes to fully discover and enjoy. Thanks to Voyages Aqua Terra, each memory takes on a timeless value, etched in the mind like a true personal treasure cherished long after returning home, deeply enriching the experience in a unique and truly memorable way.