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IMO: 9221281

Oosterdam

Technical specifications, historical timeline, and comprehensive venue inventory.

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Oosterdam — exterior view

The Blueprint

Ship Class
Vista-class
Gross Tonnage (GT)
82,820
Length (FT / M)
936 / 285.24
Beam (FT / M)
106 / 32.25
Decks (Passenger / Total)
11 / 11
Shipyard
Fincantieri, Porto Marghera, Venice, Italy
Registry
Netherlands
Godparent(s)
Princess Margriet of the Netherlands
LNG Powered
No
Build Cost
$400,000,000
Class Sisters: NoordamWesterdamZuiderdam

Timeline & Evolution

Inaugural Sail Year
2003
Major Refurbishments
2025 2016
Significant Changes
  • 2025: Apr 6-19 2025 drydock at Grand Bahama Shipyard (Freeport): casino expanded into the former Gallery Bar, new Effy jewelry lounge/shop, Crow's Nest reconfigured (Arts Studio/Games Room/Puzzle Area), Greenhouse Spa expanded, Rolling Stone Lounge and Neptune Lounge refreshed.
  • 2016: Enrichment/entertainment refresh; BBC Earth programming replaced the Dancing With the Stars shows.

Registry & Build Record

IMO Number
9221281
MMSI
245417000
Call Sign
PBKH
Classification Society
Lloyd's Register
Hull / Yard Number
6076
Maiden Voyage
July 2003
Maximum Draft
7.9 m (25.9 ft)
Maximum Beam
32.25 m (105.8 ft)

Capacity & Space

Double Occupancy
2,024
Maximum Capacity
2,429
Total Crew
817
Passenger-to-Crew Ratio
2.48:1
Space Ratio
40.92

Onboard Inventory

Swimming Pools
2
Hot Tubs / Whirlpools
5
Bars & Lounges
9
Complimentary Dining Venues
4
Specialty Dining Venues
2
Elevators
14*

* Unofficial count — the cruise line publishes no official total for this figure.

Power & Propulsion

Propulsion
Diesel-electric / Azipod
Fuel Type
Marine diesel oil / marine gas oil
Azipod Units
2
Installed Power
67.24 MW (90,170 hp)
Propulsion Power
35.2 MW (47,204 hp)
Maximum Speed
24 Knots
Engine Configuration
Diesel-electric CODAG: five Sulzer ZAV40S diesel generators (three 16ZAV40S + two 12ZAV40S) plus one GE LM2500 gas turbine.

Logistics

Cruising Speed
22 Knots
Medical Center
Deck A
Elevator Banks
Forward
Passenger decks
Midship
Passenger decks
Aft
Passenger decks
Designated Smoking Zones
  • Sea View Bar designated smoking area
    outdoor
    Location: Deck 9 aft (Sea View Bar)
    Designated open-deck smoking area.
  • Casino designated areas
    casino
    Location: Deck 2
    Smoking permitted only in designated areas for actively-playing guests.
  • Staterooms & balconies
    prohibited
    Location: All cabins
    Smoking prohibited in staterooms and on balconies.

Cabin Summary

Total: 1,012
ADA Compliant: 30
Suites
162
Balcony
515
Oceanview
163
Inside
172
The Apex Suite
Pinnacle Suite
1,000 SQ FT

The ship's largest accommodation: a forward-facing Deck 7 suite with a separate living room and dining room, an oversized whirlpool bathtub, a dressing room and a large private balcony; two are aboard.

Stateroom Taxonomy

Suites
  • Pinnacle Suite2
  • Neptune Suite60
  • Signature Suite100
Balcony
  • Verandah515
Oceanview
  • Oceanview163
Inside
  • Interior172

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Features & Amenities

Family & Youth

  • Kids Club
  • Teen Club
  • Sports Court

Adults & Wellness

  • Adults Only Area
  • Spa
  • Thermal Suite
  • Casino

Entertainment & Culture

  • Production Theater

Signature Experiences

World Stage
unique
Retractable-roof Lido Pool
unique
Adults-only Sea View Pool aft with new spa hot tubs
top-deck attraction
Sports court on the Sports Deck
top-deck attraction
The Retreat adults-only sun deck
top-deck attraction

Ship-Specific Highlights

  • Club Orange - a paid membership program for Neptune and Pinnacle suite guests that adds a VIP dining section within the main dining room, priority services and a concierge desk.
  • BBC Earth programming - nature-themed entertainment including a live-orchestra 'Frozen Planet' concert and family workshops, run with the BBC (introduced 2016).
  • Effy Lounge & jewelry boutique - a Fifth-Avenue-styled jewelry lounge and shop added in the April 2025 drydock, replacing a small cinema.
  • Crow's Nest activity hub - the forward observation lounge reconfigured in April 2025 with an Arts Studio, a Games Room and a Puzzle Area.

Venues

Complimentary Dining
  • The Dining Room
    main_dining_room
    Location: Decks 2-3
    Two-level main dining room.
  • Lido Market
    buffet
    Location: Deck 9
    Self-service marketplace buffet (refreshed 2025).
  • Dive-In
    quick_service
    Location: Deck 9 (Lido pool)
    Poolside made-to-order burgers and sandwiches.
  • Crow's Nest Cafe
    cafe
    Location: Deck 10 (Crow's Nest)
    $ extras
    Coffee cafe in the Crow's Nest; complimentary pastries/snacks with specialty coffees at extra cost.
Specialty Dining
  • Pinnacle Grill
    specialty_restaurant
    Location: Deck 2
    Reservation steakhouse; per-person surcharge.
  • Canaletto
    specialty_restaurant
    Location: Deck 9 (Lido annex)
    Evening Italian specialty; surcharge, reservations.
Exclusive Dining
  • Club Orange Restaurant
    main_dining_room
    Location: Decks 2-3 (within the main dining room)
    VIP dining section for Club Orange (Neptune/Pinnacle) guests.
Bars & Nightlife
  • Ocean Bar
    bar
    Location: Deck 2
    Lounge bar with live music.
  • Explorer's Lounge
    lounge
    Location: Deck 2
    Live-music lounge.
  • Pinnacle Bar
    bar
    Location: Deck 2
    Cocktail bar by Pinnacle Grill.
  • Rolling Stone Lounge
    music_bar
    Location: Deck 2
    Live rock-music lounge (revamped bar, 2025).
  • Neptune Lounge
    lounge
    Location: Deck 7
    Private lounge and bar for Neptune/Pinnacle suite guests.
  • Lido Bar
    bar
    Location: Deck 9
    Poolside bar at the Lido Pool.
  • Sea View Bar
    bar
    Location: Deck 9 (aft)
    Bar at the adults-only Sea View Pool.
  • Crow's Nest
    observation_lounge
    Location: Deck 10
    Forward observation lounge/bar; reconfigured 2025 with an Arts Studio, Games Room and Puzzle Area.
  • Billboard Onboard
    music_bar
    Location: Deck 2
    Dueling-pianos live-music bar/lounge.
Pools & Aquatics
  • Lido Pool
    pool
    Location: Deck 9
    Midship pool under a retractable glass dome.
  • Sea View Pool
    pool
    Location: Deck 9 (aft, adults-only)
    Adults-only aft pool with new spa hot tubs (2025).
Active Recreation
  • Sports Court
    sports_court
    Location: Deck 11
    Sport court on the Sports Deck.
Entertainment Venues
  • World Stage
    theater
    Location: Decks 1-3
    Three-deck main show theater with a 270-degree LED wall.
Casino
  • Casino
    casino
    Location: Deck 2
    Gaming floor expanded in 2025 into the former Gallery Bar (+34 slots, digital table).
Spa & Fitness
  • Greenhouse Spa & Salon
    spa
    Location: Deck 9
    Expanded 2025: co-ed sauna, couple's massage, rebuilt thermal suite (Laconium/steam/rain), salon.
  • Fitness Center
    gym
    Location: Deck 9
    Gymnasium (new equipment 2025) and aerobics studio.
Youth & Teen
  • Club HAL
    kids_club
    Location: Deck 10
    Supervised children's club.
  • The Loft
    teen_club
    Location: Deck 10
    Teens' lounge and activity space.
Retail & Shopping
  • Effy Lounge & Boutique
    shop
    Location: Deck 2
    Jewelry lounge and retail shop added 2025 (replaced a small cinema).
  • Shops
    shops
    Location: Deck 3
    Onboard boutiques.
Leisure & Public Spaces
  • The Retreat
    sundeck
    Location: Deck 11
    Adults-only sun deck.
  • Atrium
    atrium
    Location: Decks 1-3
    Three-deck atrium with a lobby bar.
Guest Services
  • Photo Gallery & Studio
    photo
    Location: Deck 3
    Photo gallery and private photo studio (enhanced 2025).

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Data Provenance

Last Verified: 2026-07-08