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Oosterdam
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Ship Details

Tonnage 85,000
Passengers 1,848
Year Built 2,003

Officially christened in 2003 by Her Dutch Royal Highness, Princess Margriet of the Netherlands, the ms Oosterdam is the second in our series of Vista-class ships. As such she embraces the latest industry and environmental technologies such as her use of a diesel-electric power plant for optimal energy efficiency and an Azipod propulsion system that maximizes maneuverability.

Symbolic of Holland America Line's more than 135-year history of circumnavigating the globe, the centerpiece of the ms Oosterdam is a magnificent Waterford crystal globe, prominently displayed in a three-story atrium. First-time cruisers aboard this ship will quickly recognize the traditional touches that make Holland America cruisers regulars: a warm palette of colors accentuating an extensive use of crystal, marble, inlaid woods and brass, lovely flower arrangements, priceless artwork and antiques and a full wraparound teak promenade deck with padded deck chairs.

Gross Tonnage: 82,000 grt.(One registered ton equals 100 cubic feet)

Length: 936 feet

Beam: 105.8 feet

Maximum speed: 24 knots (service at 22 knots)

Ship's Registry: The Netherlands

Passenger capacity: 1,848

Crew: 800

Dedicated: July 2003 by HRH Princess Margriet of the Netherlands

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 4.2
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Alaska Cruise on the Oosterdam

Overall rating: 
 
 4.2
Dining/Food:
 
 4.0
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 4.0
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 5.0
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 4.0
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 4.0
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 4.0
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 4.0
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August 28, 2008
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After a long year of work we had decided to take a cruise for our 10th anniversary and thought this would be a good relaxing holiday for us. We found that on the ship the average age was 50+ and would have liked to have more people our age.
We didn't go with the transfers with the cruise line and just took a cab. We found that it was quicker and also cheaper from Seatac.
Embarkation was smooth with no problems and soon we were on the ship.
The ship itself was well maintained and clean everywhere.
We had a balcony cabin on the ship which was quite nice and we enjoyed sitting outside most days.
The main dining room food was okay. Though we didn't like the set dining time and would have preferred the anytime dining. It gives more flexibility especially since we were always busy with shore excursions and couldn't get ready in time for first dining.
We really enjoyed all the shore excursions that we did with Holland America. We really got out into Nature and were able to do fun things that we never have done before like Kayaking, glacier trekking and helicopter rides.
Overall this was a good cruise but I think I would try a different cruise line next time.

 
 
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