Oosterdam

Almost everyone on board will have a room with a view, as 85 percent of all Vista-class accommodations have an ocean view (of the 982 cabins, only 160 are interior), and almost 80% of those also feature a spacious furnished private balcony. Each cabin has adequate closet and drawer/shelf storage, as well as bathroom shelves, though it is lacking in some of the more-creative and space-saving storage solutions newer ships offer.

Oosterdam has 60 impressive Neptune Suite cabins, each with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a private verandah, a large sitting area, king-size bed with plush Euro-top mattress, dual sink vanity, full-size whirlpool bath and shower, plus an additional shower stall. Guests in these suites have exclusive access to the Neptune Lounge, a private concierge and other complimentary services like laundry, pre-dinner hors d’oeuvres served in-suite, and in-suite high tea upon request. There are also 100 Signature Suites, featuring a spacious sitting area with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a private balcony, and two enormous Pinnacle Suites at 1,150 square feet each.

All staterooms and suites are appointed with Euro-top mattresses, massage shower heads, hair dryers and makeup mirrors, fresh fruit upon request, a safe, mini fridge, and flat-panel TVs. Bathroom extras include Egyptian cotton towels, Elemis Aromapure bath products, plus two deluxe bathrobes to use during the cruise.

The Oosterdam has 28 accessible staterooms, broken down into three categories:

– Fully Accessible: Designed for use by guests with highly limited or no mobility who require regular use of a wheelchair, scooter, or other similar assistive devices.

– Fully Accessible Single Side Approach: Designed for use by guests who require regular use of a wheelchair, scooter, or other similar assistive devices, these rooms provide accessible bathrooms along with an accessible route and clear floor space on only one side of the bed in a stateroom.

– Ambulatory Accessible: Designed for use by guests with mobility disabilities who do not require the regular use of a wheelchair, scooter, or other similar assistive devices.

Fully accessible and fully accessible single side approach bathrooms in guest staterooms will provide one of three types of bathing facilities: roll-in shower, transfer shower, or accessible bathtub.

The formal dining room offers a rotating menu and open seating breakfast and lunch, with a choice at dinner between two assigned seatings or open seating. The Pinnacle Grill steakhouse (reservation required, cover charge) serves lunch and dinner. A casual Lido Market restaurant serves buffet breakfast and lunch; at dinner the Lido offers a combination buffet/table service with entrées from both the Lido and main dining room menus, and Italian fare is served in the adjacent Canaletto Restaurant (reservation required, cover charge). Poolside lunch at Dive In at the Terrace Grill includes hamburgers and hot dogs with all the trimmings.

The Crow’s Nest Explorations Café offers extra-charge specialty coffees and free pastries. Daily afternoon tea service is elevated to Royal Dutch High Tea once per cruise. Complimentary hors d’oeuvres are served by waiters during cocktail hour, hand-dipped chocolates are offered after dinner in the Explorer’s Lounge, and a late-night buffet and chocolate extravaganza is served in the Lido restaurant during every cruise. Room service is available 24 hours.

You can order drinks at any of the dining venues, or enjoy them at one of many onboard bars and lounges, including:

– Crow’s Nest, which offers a selection of drinks paired with a panoramic view at the top of the ship on deck 10.

– Ocean Bar, a popular hangout at the top of the atrium with ample seating for semi-private gatherings with your travel companions.

– Gallery Bar, which exudes sophistication thanks to being surrounded by whimsical and refined artwork.

– Billboard Onboard is the place to be if you’d like to sing and play along with trivia questions while sipping a cocktail.

– Rolling Stone Lounge, which features a 7-piece band playing live music ranging from rock to country.

– Sea View Bar and Lido Bar, two options on the Lido deck that are perfect for quenching your thirst poolside.

Holland America offers a la carte alcoholic beverages, sodas, and juices, or you can choose from one of four beverage packages: Coca-Cola (unlimited non-alcoholic drinks for $8/person per day), Quench (premium coffees, sodas, juices, bottled water and mocktails for $17.95/person per day), Signature Beverage Package (beers, sprits, cocktails and wines under $11/each for $54.95/person per day), Elite Beverage Package (premium spirits, cocktails and wines under $15/each for $59.99/person per day).

Before dinner, the Ocean Bar and Crow’s Nest are popular spots where servers pass through with appetizers. Later in the evening, those bars become quiet spots for drinks and conversation. For livelier action, head to Rolling Stone Lounge, which features live music six nights a week powered by Rolling Stone’s highly regarded “best of” lists including rock, R&B, and pop. Sing along with two pianists and test your music trivia of 60 years of chart toppers at Billboard Onboard. On the Main Stage, a troupe of singers and dancers entertain guests with production shows, and some evenings you can also find comedians and other live performers in this space.

The Greenhouse Spa treatments include a variety of massages, body wraps, and facials, as well as acupuncture and tooth-whitening services. A hydrotherapy pool and thermal suite with heated ceramic lounges for relaxation and dry sauna and steam rooms are free to use when a spa appointment is booked and available for a fee to all other passengers.

The Fitness Center is equipped with cardio and weight machines and indoor cycling and Pilates are available (some classes may have a nominal fee). Guests will find basketball and volleyball courts on deck, along with pickleball courts (and free beginner’s lessons).