Oosterdam

With an incredible variety of dining experiences available onboard, Oosterdam is home to something for every taste and preference. Whether you’re looking for a quick bite during the daytime, or something more formal when the evening rolls around, an exciting culinary adventure awaits. Of all the fantastic eateries onboard, the top dining highlights aboard Oosterdam include:

• Main Dining Room – here, you’ll be able to sample delectable dishes throughout your cruise, with each dish carefully crafted by a team of experienced chefs to make each meal memorable
• Lido Market - a casual spot offering everyone a wide variety of international cuisines to choose from, this is the perfect place to try something new, or indulge in a familiar favourite!
• Canaletto - this is a relaxed Italian restaurant where you can enjoy authentic foods and flavours with friends and family, for an additional cost
• Pinnacle Grill - an incredible steakhouse venue, you’ll enjoy an exceptional menu of prime steaks, succulent seafood, and wine here, for an additional cost
• Dive In - this casual poolside grill is the perfect place to grab something tasty during the day, with burgers, hotdogs, fries, and more on the menu
• Morimoto By Sea - an innovative sushi place with a selection of incredible Japanese dishes carefully crafted and curated by experienced chef Masaharu Morimoto

Beyond this, you’ll also have the chance to indulge in something tasty in the comfort of your cabin – thanks to Oosterdam’s 24-hour room service. This complimentary service will include a variety of a la carte options, breakfast items, and drinks for you to enjoy.

The impressive Holland America Line fleet boasts a fantastic selection of evening entertainment and entertaining activities for cruisers to enjoy, and Oosterdam certainly lives up to this well-established reputation with an epic entertainment programme and such a variety of venues that everyone will find something they enjoy. Whether you’re after live entertainment in the evening, or somewhere quiet to catch up with friends and family during the daytime, you won’t be disappointed by what you find onboard.

And, of those options, the top entertainment highlights include:

• Rolling Stone Lounge - a stylish lounge space where a resident seven-piece band brings you all the best rock, pop, and country songs out there; if you’re looking for a lively evening, the Rolling Stone Lounge is the place to be
• Billboard Onboard - an interactive entertainment space where you can sing along to classics, test your music knowledge, and enjoy an unforgettable evening each and every night
• World Stage - home to a host of innovative stages shows, which take advantage of an incredible two-storey LED screen that creates a remarkable wraparound display, you won’t want to miss the chance to see something here
• Pinnacle Bar - enjoy an array of carefully-crafted cocktails and delicious drinks anytime, perfect if you’re planning on enjoying an evening meal in the neighbouring Pinnacle Grill
• Ocean Bar - a popular bar at the top of the onboard atrium space, you’ll find plenty of comfortable places to sit and a comprehensive drinks menu available here

Before your night ends, be sure to check out the expanded casino area onboard; this might just be the night you win big! Here, you’ll find a variety of expert-led table games and Vegas-style slots to try your luck on.

Fun for the whole family is guaranteed aboard Oosterdam, with numerous kids clubs available on every cruise. With designated spaces and age-appropriate activities for children ages 3 to 7 years, 8 to 12 years, and 13 to 17 years, there will be something for everyone to enjoy and children of all ages will have the chance to socialise with others their own age. This ship features a new Arts Studio, an improved Games Room, and an enhanced Puzzle Area – so arts and crafts, video games, and friendly competition are all on the cards.

Beyond this, you’ll also find family-friendly activities and entertainment available throughout, with venues like High Score a fantastic option if you’re looking for some friendly competition. Here, you’ll find a variety of games to play with your loved ones, and – as the name suggests – a few high scores to chase too. A family holiday is all about making memories together, and you’ll have no trouble doing that on Oosterdam.

Spa and Fitness

There’s nothing that says holiday more than a trip to the spa, and Oosterdam’s spa is worth spending some time enjoying. The Greenhouse Spa & Salon has absolutely everything you could need to enter new realms of relaxation, from massages and hydrotherapy to the amenities of an updated Thermal Suite. There’s also a new couple’s massage therapy room here alongside an updated Relaxation Lounge – perfect if you’re looking to continue that serene experience after your treatment. With talented staff always on hand to help, you’re in for the pampering of a lifetime here.

But, if a trip to the spa isn’t really your style, you’ll find that there’s also a well-equipped onboard gym to take advantage of; the Fitness Centre on Oosterdam features an updated array of fitness equipment, so sticking to your workout routine has never been easier.

Recreation

Beyond this, the excellent facilities on Oosterdam ensure that every guest will find something to keep them occupied during their downtime and sea days. If you enjoy retail therapy, the boutique shopping experience onboard will be one to watch. Oosterdam now also features an Effy Lounge and retail space, inspired by Effy’s flagship store on Fifth Avenue in New York City; with a small theatre and stylish lounge space, this is a retail experience unlike anything else at sea.

You’ll also find a Culinary Arts Centre onboard, perfect for foodies who want to learn more about cooking – and those who want to see the talented onboard chefs put on a show with live demonstrations.

Also, in an effort to enhance your onshore experience, Holland America Line utilises the Explorations speaker series on Oosterdam. Through this, experts are invited onboard to talk on various topics relating to each region you’ll be visiting, be that history and culture or nature, cuisine, and more. While enjoying these, you’ll also find that the Explorations Café is the perfect place to pick up an interesting book and browse the internet while sipping on a sensational coffee.