
Europe and Mediterranean: Western Mediterranean: Florence

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Sailing Itinerary

Note: Cruise itineraries are subject to change. Please verify ports and times directly with the cruise line.
Overview
Located about 80 kilometers northwest of Rome, the Port of Civitavecchia is the port of Rome and a busy ferry and cargo port serving Italy and southern Europe. Lying on Italy’s eastern shores on the Tyrrhenian Sea, the Port of Civitavecchia has excellent direct connections to Rome. It is an important cruise and ferry port with regular passage to Sardinia, Malta, Sicily, Tunis, and Barcelona. Fishing is of secondary importance to the Port of Civitavecchia. In addition to ocean-going traffic, the Port of Civitavecchia also contains a thermoelectric center and metallurgical works. In 2006, over 51 thousand people called the Port of Civitavecchia home. The Port of Civitavecchia was built on an earlier Etruscan settlement. Emperor Trajan founded the Port of Civitavecchia in the early 2nd Century, calling it Centumcellae. Today, Trajan’s Port is preserved within today’s Port of Civitavecchia. A busy growing town during the late Roman era, the Port of Civitavecchia was attacked by Vandals and then destroyed by the Saracens in 828 AD. Residents escaped to the nearby Allumiere Mountains where Pope Leo IV built a walled town in 854. Eventually, the people returned to Civitavecchia (the name means “old city”). At the end of the 15th Century, the Port of Civitavecchia was under frequent attack by pirates. The naval arsenal was constructed in 1508. Pope Paul III commissioned the building of the keep, which was designed by Donato Bramante and then finished by Michelangelo in 1537, to protect the Port of Civitavecchia from pirate attacks. In 1696, Civitavecchia became a free port under Pope Innocent XII. Because it was Rome’s main port, the French occupied the Port of Civitavecchia in 1849. The Port of Civitavecchia was linked to Rome by the Rome and Civitavecchia Rail Road in 1859. When the Port of Civitavecchia became part of the Kingdom of Italy in 1870, it was one of the Papal State’s most strongly fortified towns when Papal troops welcomed General Nino Bixio on behalf of the Italian unification forces into the Port of Civitavecchia fortress. World War II brought destruction to as much as three-quarters of the Port of Civitavecchia. Reconstruction enlarged the Port of Civitavecchia beyond its pre-war area. The Authority Portuale Civitavecchia (Port of Rome) is responsible for managing and operating the Port of Civitavecchia as well as the ports of Fiumicino and Gaeta. The modern Port of Civitavecchia is at the center of rail, road, and air networks that link it with central Italy and the world. The Port of Civitavecchia can handle about 11 million tons of cargo per year and over 1.5 million passengers. Cargoes include forest products, cereals, iron and steel, chemicals, automobiles, containers, and liquid bulk. In 2007, the Port of Civitavecchia welcomed 856 cruise vessels carrying 1.6 million passengers, and the total number of passengers using ferries and cruise vessels was 3.8 million. In 2007, the Port of Civitavecchia handled a total of 7.7 million tons of cargo. This total included 1.5 million tons of liquid bulk, 1.7 million tons of solid bulk, 4.6 million tons of packages, and 31.1 thousand TEUs of containerized cargo. The Port of Civitavecchia contains 28 berths of a total of 5.6 thousand meters in length alongside depths from 6 to 18 meters. Port properties include five warehouses containing 36 thousand square meters for handling and storing cargo. The intermodal terminal includes seven thousand square meters of storage space and 12.5 thousand square meters for loading/unloading rail cars and parking. The Port of Civitavecchia is one of the busiest ferry ports in the world. Just 80 kilometers northwest of Rome, it is the main tourist destination for people traveling to the Eternal City. It is also a central port for ferries carrying passengers to more local destinations. The ferry terminal offers a complete line of amenities. Different ferry companies offer services to various destinations. Moby Lines handles crossings to Olbia, Sardinia. Corsica Sardinia Ferries runs services to Golfo Aranci. Grimaldi Ferries carries passengers to Barcelona and Tunis, and Grand Navi Veloci operates a route to Tunis. Ferrovie dello Stato operates a combined rail-ferry service to Golfo Aranci.
Overview
Livorno is situated along the coast of the Ligurian Sea, is one of Italy’s most important ports, both as a commercial and tourist port of call, an industrial center of national importance, and, among all of the Tuscan cities, it is generally considered the youngest, even though its territory holds historical testimonies of remote times that have survived the mass bombings of the Second War World. The city, developed at the end of the XVI century upon the request of the Medici family, is famous for being the birthplace of prestigious personalities such as Amedeo Modigliani, Pietro Mascagni, and Carlo Azeglio Ciampi. In the past, until the first years of the 20th century, it was also a tourist destination of international importance for the presence of important seaside and thermal establishments, which gave the city its name of Montecatini-on-the-sea. Livorno, which at the end of the XIX century counted around 100,000 inhabitants and was the 11th most populated city in Italy and the 2nd in Tuscany, in the last decades, has had a notable decline in the number of inhabitants and now is the 3rd most populated city in Tuscany after Florence and Prato.
Overview
Portofino is a fishing village on the Italian Riviera coastline, southeast of Genoa city. Pastel-colored houses, high-end boutiques, and seafood restaurants fringe its Piazzetta, a small cobbled square overlooking the harbor, which is lined with super-yachts. A path leads from the Piazzetta to Castello Brown, a 16th-century fortress and museum with art exhibitions and panoramic views of the town and the Ligurian Sea.
Overview
Marseille, a port city in southern France, has been a crossroads of immigration and trade since its founding by the Greeks circa 600 B.C. At its heart is the Vieux-Port (Old Port), where fishmongers sell their catch along the boat-lined quay. Basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde is a Romanesque-Byzantine church. Modern landmarks include Le Corbusier’s influential Cite Radieuse complex and Zaha Hadid’s CMA CGM Tower.
Overview
Gibraltar is a British Overseas Territory and headland, on Spain's south coast. It’s dominated by the Rock of Gibraltar, a 426m-high limestone ridge. First settled by the Moors in the Middle Ages and later ruled by Spain, the outpost was ceded to the British in 1713. Layers of fortifications include the remains of a 14th-century Moorish Castle and the 18th-century Great Siege Tunnels, which were expanded in WWII.
Overview
Barcelona is a charming, cosmopolitan port on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea. This prosperous and bilingual (Spanish and Catalan) metropolis measures up to a city such as Madrid: its museums, theaters, art galleries, and nightlife area are of an impressively high standard. Besides that, this art and design center has a lot of interesting sights to offer to its visitors. The best place to watch people go by, stroll, or simply relax, is 'Las Ramblas', a pedestrian street with dozens of outdoor cafes. Here, you’ll find flower stands, book kiosks, and small market stalls where they sell birds and small animals. You’ll also find an endlessly fascinating flowing receptacle of pageant jugglers, singers, dancers, puppeteers, sidewalk artists, living statues, and assorted oddballs on parade. Nearby is 'Place Real', with plenty of bars and restaurants, and 'Palau Guell', built by the Catalan architectural genius Antoni Gaudi in his undulating art-nouveau style. After having seen these sights, stroll the narrow winding streets of the 'Barri Gotic', the medieval Gothic quarter full of interesting tapas bars, and cafes. Check out Picasso’s old hangout, 'Els Quatre Gats', which has been renovated without losing its bohemian charm. Or head for the old Barceloneta section on the waterfront. This working-class area, which was always slightly rundown and scruffy-looking, is now packed with paella restaurants. The new beach area, which runs from Barceloneta to the Olympic Village, is much cleaner than the old beach area. Although some people believe that it has been cleaned up considerably, it might be a wise idea to stay out of the water. Fortunately, the beach itself is already a feast for the eyes (and ears), with its huge and roaring waves.
Onboard the Oosterdam
ms Oosterdam
Year Built: 2003
Year Refurbished: 2016
Double Occupancy Capacity: 1916
Holland America Line’s first Vista-class cruise ship, Oosterdam has delighted guests since her maiden voyage. Guests now have more world-class entertainment options than ever before. Live music has always been the heart and soul of evenings aboard Holland America Line, and now Oosterdam features the full Music Walk experience with three exciting venues. Lincoln Center Stage features world-class musicians performing chamber music. Billboard Onboard, rocks the house with 50 years of chart-topping hits. The already popular B.B. King’s Blues Club, brings the best of Memphis blues to sea. Feel free to enjoy exciting activities, pursue new interests or simply relax and rejuvenate.
Activities & Services (included in cruise)

Digital Workshop
- Art Gallery
- Bars/Lounges
- Business Center
- Card Room
- Casino
- Children's Indoor Play Area
- Concierge Desk
- Culinary Arts Center
- Disco/Nightclub
- Duty-Free Shops/Boutiques
- Educational Programs
- Elevators
- Fitness Center
- Game Arcade
- Library
- Movies
- Organized Age-Specific Activities
- Pool - Outdoor
- Safe Deposit Boxes
- Sauna/Steam Room
- Sports Facilities
- Teen Center or Disco
- Teen Programs
- Theaters/Show Lounge
- Whirlpool/Jacuzzi
Activities & Services (available for an extra fee)

Greenhouse Spa
- Babysitting
- Beauty Salon
- Dry Cleaning/Laundry Service
- Full-Service Spa
- Infirmary/Medical Center
- Internet Center

Dining Room
Main Dining
Dining Room: For breakfast, lunch or an unforgettable five-course dinner, the elegant main Dining Room is your destination for sophisticated dining, with menu selections from classic favorites to vegetarian options, to dishes inspired by the regions you’ll visit.

Pinnacle Grill
Specialty Dining
Pinnacle Grill: Enjoy dishes inspired by America’s Pacific Northwest, such as king salmon from Alaska and choice, responsibly raised beef from Washington State’s Double R Ranch. Complement your meal with a selection of boutique wines from the Pacific Northwest and other celebrated vineyards from around the world. This restaurant is available for an additional cost.
Canaletto: This authentic Italian restaurant offers a menu that celebrates spartire (Italian for "sharing"). Try braised chicken cacciatore "al forno," branzino ai ferri or a classic Italian pasta: spaghetti pomodoro or garlic shrimp-infused ravioli, perhaps. Buon appetito! This restaurant is available for an additional cost.

Room Service
Casual Dining
Lido Market: Lido Market provides a fresh, new approach to casual dining for breakfast, lunch or dinner, with a panoramic view of the sea. A modern marketplace with different themed stations, the Lido offers a curated selection of delicious options to grab on the go or to have quickly made to order.
Dive-In: Dive in to a grilled burger on brioche or a Nathan’s Famous gourmet hot dog. For alfresco dining by the pool, Dive-In has it all, including lighter fare like the grilled chicken breast sandwich and vegetarian-friendly portabella mushroom stack.
Explorations Café: A comfortable, coffeehouse environment offering espresso drinks and pastries. This restaurant is available for an additional cost.
Room Service: Complimentary 24-hour dining in the comfort of your stateroom.
Staterooms feature premium massage showerheads, fine linens and fresh fruit upon request.

Category: I
These comfortable 143–225 sq.ft staterooms feature ample storage space and two beds that convert to one queen-size bed — our signature Mariner's Dream™ bed with plush euro-top mattress — premium massage showerheads and a host of amenities.

Category: J
These comfortable 143–225 sq.ft staterooms feature ample storage space and two beds that convert to one queen-size bed — our signature Mariner's Dream™ bed with plush euro-top mattress — premium massage showerheads and a host of amenities.

Category: M
These comfortable 143–225 sq.ft staterooms feature ample storage space and two beds that convert to one queen-size bed — our signature Mariner's Dream™ bed with plush euro-top mattress — premium massage showerheads and a host of amenities.

Category: N
These comfortable 143–225 sq.ft staterooms feature ample storage space and two beds that convert to one queen-size bed — our signature Mariner's Dream™ bed with plush euro-top mattress — premium massage showerheads and a host of amenities.

Category: K
These comfortable 143–225 sq.ft staterooms feature ample storage space and two beds that convert to one queen-size bed — our signature Mariner's Dream™ bed with plush euro-top mattress — premium massage showerheads and a host of amenities.

Category: L
These comfortable 143–225 sq.ft staterooms feature ample storage space and two beds that convert to one queen-size bed — our signature Mariner's Dream™ bed with plush euro-top mattress — premium massage showerheads and a host of amenities.

Category: MM
These comfortable 143–225 sq.ft staterooms feature ample storage space and two beds that convert to one queen-size bed — our signature Mariner's Dream™ bed with plush euro-top mattress — premium massage showerheads and a host of amenities.
Elegant staterooms feature luxurious bedding, premium massage showerheads, a porthole or a window and fresh fruit upon request.

Category: G
With a view of the ocean through a window or porthole, these expansive staterooms include a sitting area, two beds that convert to one queen-size bed — our signature Mariner's Dream™ bed with plush euro-top mattress — premium massage showerheads, and a host of amenities.

Category: H
With a view of the ocean through a window or porthole, these expansive staterooms include a sitting area, two beds that convert to one queen-size bed — our signature Mariner's Dream™ bed with plush euro-top mattress — premium massage showerheads, and a host of amenities.

Category: E
With a view of the ocean through a window or porthole, these expansive staterooms include a sitting area, two beds that convert to one queen-size bed — our signature Mariner's Dream™ bed with plush euro-top mattress — premium massage showerheads, and a host of amenities.

Category: DD
With a view of the ocean through a window or porthole, these expansive staterooms include a sitting area, two beds that convert to one queen-size bed — our signature Mariner's Dream™ bed with plush euro-top mattress — premium massage showerheads, and a host of amenities.

Category: F
With a view of the ocean through a window or porthole, these expansive staterooms include a sitting area, two beds that convert to one queen-size bed — our signature Mariner's Dream™ bed with plush euro-top mattress — premium massage showerheads, and a host of amenities.

Category: HH
With a view of the ocean through a window or porthole, these expansive staterooms include a sitting area, two beds that convert to one queen-size bed — our signature Mariner's Dream™ bed with plush euro-top mattress — premium massage showerheads, and a host of amenities.

Category: C
With a view of the ocean through a window or porthole, these expansive staterooms include a sitting area, two beds that convert to one queen-size bed — our signature Mariner's Dream™ bed with plush euro-top mattress — premium massage showerheads, and a host of amenities.

Category: D
With a view of the ocean through a window or porthole, these expansive staterooms include a sitting area, two beds that convert to one queen-size bed — our signature Mariner's Dream™ bed with plush euro-top mattress — premium massage showerheads, and a host of amenities.
Spacious staterooms have a private balcony, whirlpool bath with shower and walk-in closet.

Category: VH
Floor-to-ceiling glass doors lead to your private balcony, infusing these coveted 228–405 sq.ft staterooms with natural light. Enjoy a private verandah overlooking the ocean, a spacious sitting area for unwinding, and our signature Mariner's Dream™ bed that can convert from one queen to two beds.

Category: VA
Floor-to-ceiling glass doors lead to your private balcony, infusing these coveted 228–405 sq.ft staterooms with natural light. Enjoy a private verandah overlooking the ocean, a spacious sitting area for unwinding, and our signature Mariner's Dream™ bed that can convert from one queen to two beds.

Category: VB
Floor-to-ceiling glass doors lead to your private balcony, infusing these coveted 228–405 sq.ft staterooms with natural light. Enjoy a private verandah overlooking the ocean, a spacious sitting area for unwinding, and our signature Mariner's Dream™ bed that can convert from one queen to two beds.

Category: VE
Floor-to-ceiling glass doors lead to your private balcony, infusing these coveted 228–405 sq.ft staterooms with natural light. Enjoy a private verandah overlooking the ocean, a spacious sitting area for unwinding, and our signature Mariner's Dream™ bed that can convert from one queen to two beds.

Category: VF
Floor-to-ceiling glass doors lead to your private balcony, infusing these coveted 228–405 sq.ft staterooms with natural light. Enjoy a private verandah overlooking the ocean, a spacious sitting area for unwinding, and our signature Mariner's Dream™ bed that can convert from one queen to two beds.

Category: VC
Floor-to-ceiling glass doors lead to your private balcony, infusing these coveted 228–405 sq.ft staterooms with natural light. Enjoy a private verandah overlooking the ocean, a spacious sitting area for unwinding, and our signature Mariner's Dream™ bed that can convert from one queen to two beds.

Category: VD
Floor-to-ceiling glass doors lead to your private balcony, infusing these coveted 228–405 sq.ft staterooms with natural light. Enjoy a private verandah overlooking the ocean, a spacious sitting area for unwinding, and our signature Mariner's Dream™ bed that can convert from one queen to two beds.
Luxurious suites feature a whirlpool bath, large sitting area, private balcony, floor-to-ceiling windows and more. Select suites feature a dressing room.

Category: PS
Our premier 1,290 sq.ft Pinnacle Suite features floor-to-ceiling glass doors, a large private Whirlpool verandah, living, dining, and dressing rooms, and lush sleeping accommodations with luxurious Duxiana® king beds. These elegant suites sleep up to four guests and include a deep soaking tub and an independent, full-size shower stall, dual-sink vanities, and guest toilets.- 1,290 sq.ft
- Exclusive access to the Neptune Lounge
- Personal concierge
- Priority check-in
- Complimentary laundry service, pressing, and dry cleaning

Category: SZ
These elegant 393–400 sq.ft suites feature a sitting area with floor-to-ceiling glass doors overlooking a private verandah. Signature Suites accommodate up to four guests with two beds that convert to a queen- or king-size bed — our signature Mariner's Dream™ bed, and a Murphy, Pullman, or sofa bed, depending on configuration.- 393–400 sq.ft
- Full-size Whirlpool bath
- Refrigerator
- Set of binoculars

Category: SY
These elegant 393–400 sq.ft suites feature a sitting area with floor-to-ceiling glass doors overlooking a private verandah. Signature Suites accommodate up to four guests with two beds that convert to a queen- or king-size bed — our signature Mariner's Dream™ bed, and a Murphy, Pullman, or sofa bed, depending on configuration.- 393–400 sq.ft
- Full-size Whirlpool bath
- Refrigerator
- Set of binoculars

Category: SB
Featuring floor-to-ceiling glass doors, a spacious private verandah, expansive sitting areas, and comfortable sleeping accommodations with Mariner's Dream™ beds, our 465–502 sq.ft suite sleeps up to four guests and boasts a deep soaking tub and an independent, full-size shower stall, dual-sink vanities, premium bathrobes, pillow menus, fresh flowers, and binoculars.- 465–502 sq.ft
- Exclusive use of Neptune Lounge
- Personal concierge
- Priority check-in
- Complimentary laundry service, pressing, and dry cleaning

Category: SC
Featuring floor-to-ceiling glass doors, a spacious private verandah, expansive sitting areas, and comfortable sleeping accommodations with Mariner's Dream™ beds, our 465–502 sq.ft suite sleeps up to four guests and boasts a deep soaking tub and an independent, full-size shower stall, dual-sink vanities, premium bathrobes, pillow menus, fresh flowers, and binoculars.- 465–502 sq.ft
- Exclusive use of Neptune Lounge
- Personal concierge
- Priority check-in
- Complimentary laundry service, pressing, and dry cleaning

Category: SS
These elegant 393–400 sq.ft suites feature a sitting area with floor-to-ceiling glass doors overlooking a private verandah. Signature Suites accommodate up to four guests with two beds that convert to a queen- or king-size bed — our signature Mariner's Dream™ bed, and a Murphy, Pullman, or sofa bed, depending on configuration.- 393–400 sq.ft
- Full-size Whirlpool bath
- Refrigerator
- Set of binoculars

Category: SA
Featuring floor-to-ceiling glass doors, a spacious private verandah, expansive sitting areas, and comfortable sleeping accommodations with Mariner's Dream™ beds, our 465–502 sq.ft suite sleeps up to four guests and boasts a deep soaking tub and an independent, full-size shower stall, dual-sink vanities, premium bathrobes, pillow menus, fresh flowers, and binoculars.- 465–502 sq.ft
- Exclusive use of Neptune Lounge
- Personal concierge
- Priority check-in
- Complimentary laundry service, pressing, and dry cleaning

| Symbol | Description |
|---|---|
![]() | Suites SC6175 and SC6164 are fully accessible, bathtub and roll-in shower; Suite SS6108 and staterooms I8037, VB6004, VB6003, D1100, C1082, C1081, J1074, K1012, and K1011 are fully accessible, roll-in shower only |
![]() | Shower only |
![]() | Single sink vanity |
![]() | Partial sea view |
![]() | 2 lower beds |
![]() | Triple (2 lower beds, 1 sofa bed) |
![]() | Connecting rooms |
![]() | Staterooms have solid steel verandah railings instead of clear-view plexiglass railings |
![]() | Fully obstructed view |
![]() | Fully accessible with single side approach to the bed, bathtub, and roll-in shower |
![]() | Ambulatory accessible, roll-in shower only |
![]() | Quad (2 lower beds, 1 sofa bed, 1 upper) |
![]() | Fully accessible. Suites NC6175, NC6164, and GB6108 have a transfer shower and separate bathtub. Suite TA11001 and staterooms VC6004 and VC6003 have a roll-in shower only. Staterooms IB1074, IB1012, and IB1011 have a roll-in shower only. |
![]() | Shower only |
![]() | Double (2 lower beds, no sofa bed) |
![]() | Fully obstructed view |
![]() | Bathtub & shower |
![]() | Partial sea view |
![]() | Staterooms have solid steel verandah railings instead of clear-view plexiglass railings |
![]() | Quad (2 lower beds, 1 sofa bed for 2 persons) |
![]() | Quad (2 lower beds, 1 sofa bed, 1 upper) |
![]() | Fully accessible with single side approach to the bed, bathtub, and roll-in shower |
![]() | Triple (2 lower beds, 1 sofa bed) |
![]() | Single sink vanity |
![]() | Ambulatory accessible, roll-in shower only |

- Ship Name: Oosterdam
- Ship Name: ms Oosterdam
- Year Built: 2003
- Year Refurbished: 2016
- Year Entered Present Fleet: 2003
- Ship Class: Vista
- Maximum Capacity: 2,504
- Number of Passenger Decks: 11
- Number of Crew: 817
- Officers' Nationality: International
- Ocean-View without Balcony: 165
- Ocean-View with Balcony: 477
- Total Inside Staterooms: 154
- Tonnage (GRT): 82,305
- Capacity Based on Double Occupancy: 1,916
- Country of Registry: Netherlands
- Total Staterooms: 958
- Suites with Balcony: 162
- Crew/Hotel Staff Nationality: International
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Ship's registry: The Netherlands
Package ID: HALOOSEUR20270619































