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Krazy Kruizers · 07-20-2009, 01:59 PM

ms Oosterdam Completes 300th Voyage

Holland America Line's Vista Ship Sailing Europe with Exciting New Enhancements

Seattle, July 17, 2009 – Sailing the Mediterranean from Venice to Barcelona, ms Oosterdam recently celebrated a milestone with her 300th cruise. The sailing came a few weeks after extensive upgrades in Fincantieri’s Palermo Shipyard in Italy to add new guest staterooms, dining options, public areas and a specialty wine bar.
“The Oosterdam’s recent enhancements are just one more example of Holland America Line’s commitment to delivering our Signature of Excellence,” said Richard D. Meadows, CTC, executive vice president, marketing, sales and guest programs. “Our guests will delight in new choices such as the Pinnacle Bar and the Canaletto Restaurant along with enjoying great, panoramic views in the newly located Explorations Café — powered by The New York Times.”
From the creation of new eateries — including the addition of Canaletto, a dedicated complimentary Italian restaurant — to the addition of 34 new staterooms, Oosterdam reflects spectacular and subtle additions from stem to stern. Also among new enrichment programming are the Digital Workshops powered by Windows. Led by Microsoft-trained “techsperts,” the innovative and complimentary digital workshops teach the latest computer skills, digital photography and social media applications in a dedicated space with laptops.
Oosterdam also added the Explorations Café — powered by The New York Times — in the Crow’s Nest, a larger Pinnacle Grill restaurant and a Pinnacle Bar with a focus on specialty Northwest wines. To reduce waste behind the scenes, the ship installed an environmentally friendly, state-of-the-art “wet cleaning machine” (for dry cleaning).
The 1,916-guest Oosterdam continues to offer several popular Holland America Line features: the innovative Culinary Arts Center presented by Food & Wine Magazine, the Greenhouse Spa and Salon, and a youth facility that includes the teens-only Loft.
Additional Refinements
To add to the cruising pleasure of her guests, the Oosterdam now has an expanded and updated shopping arcade, featuring the exclusive, chic jewelry shop, Merabella. A new high-end home theatre-style screening room has also been added for small group audio-visual presentations, to view videos and DVDs, and to accommodate private parties.
Amenities
Amenities aboard Oosterdam represent the cruise company’s focus on providing an elegant ambiance and premium cruise experience. Staterooms include Elemis Aromapure specialty soaps, shampoo, conditioner and lotion and feature plush Euro-top Mariner’s Dream Beds, deluxe waffle/terry-cloth robes, Egyptian cotton towels, flat-panel TVs, DVD players, make-up mirrors with halo lighting, massage shower heads, professional-grade hair dryers, fresh flowers and complimentary fruit baskets.
For the remainder of 2009, Oosterdam will sail alternating 12-day eastern and western Mediterranean departures between Venice and Barcelona, a 16-day transatlantic crossing, one 19-day Panama Canal voyage and six 7-day Mexico roundtrip San Diego cruises.
Signature of Excellence Defines the HAL Experience
Oosterdam’s enhancements are part of the comprehensive Signature of Excellence product enhancement program totaling more than $525 million. Signature of Excellence features and amenities are evident in every aspect of the Holland America Line cruise experience.
For a cruise brochure or for more information, consult a professional travel agent, call 1-877-SAIL-HAL (877-724-5425) or visit www.hollandamerica.com.

LuLu · 07-20-2009, 02:14 PM

Do we have anyone here on CLF scheduled to sail on O-dam and check out the new upgrades?

Char · 07-20-2009, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by LuLu

Do we have anyone here on CLF scheduled to sail on O-dam and check out the new upgrades?

Nothing in the Roll Call for the O-dam.

Krazy Kruizers · 07-20-2009, 07:27 PM

No one here scheduled to sail on her.

packercruising · 09-10-2009, 12:37 AM

There is now!!!!!!!! Hey we don't see an Internet Cafe on there anywhere.

earl_m · 09-10-2009, 03:27 AM

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Originally Posted by packercruising

There is now!!!!!!!! Hey we don't see an Internet Cafe on there anywhere.

Congrats !!hope you have agreat cruise . I have cruise on the Oosterdam a few years ago
when the ship was cruising out of Fort Lauderdale. I really enjoyed it. I am sure you will love it!!

Krazy Kruizers · 09-10-2009, 07:07 AM

Hi Jeff!!

The Oosterdam's Internet Cafe is located in the Crow's Nest. It is on the Starboard side -- part of the Exploration's Cafe and Library -- on the Observation Deck.

The last time we were on the Oosterdam was back in 2004 when she sailed in the Caribbean.