Oosterdam HUGE Evolution CHANGES - Preview Ship Tour
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Instead of doing small incremental changes with little 2-week dry docks, they're doing some colossal changes all at one time with the Evolution program.
Their smaller ships allow them to go to more boutique stops and get into ports that the bigger ships can't get into, and you get a much more authentic experience.
They're also going to be adding these solo veranda suites. These are a little smaller veranda suites coming in about 200, so you don't have to pay the single supplement charge.
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We're onboard Holland America's Oosterdam — walking the decks before the Evolution program turns this ship (and five sister ships) into something much bigger than a typical dry-dock refresh. The discussion on Fall 2027 HUGE changes start here. In this Oosterdam ship tour preview, we show you where the new Grand Dutch Cafe goes, which offices become cabins, how the dining room and Pinnacle Bar expand, and the new solo veranda suites (no single supplement) plus the colossal ~1,550 sq ft Pinnacle Suite and the 900 sq ft Bridgeview Suite with its amazing 180 deg view — with intel from the captain, maitre d', and crew. Holland America's Evolution is a full Vista & Signature class transformation inspired by Pinnacle Class: staterooms, dining, public spaces, design, and guest experience. While most lines build bigger ships and retire older ones, HAL is doubling down on smaller ships that reach boutique ports the mega-ships can't. The Oosterdam is the first of six Vista and Signature class ships to undergo these huge changes which includes Holland America Evolution ships: Oosterdam, Zuiderdam, Westerdam, Noordam, Nieuw Amsterdam, and Eurodam. The Oosterdam will dry dock: last week of October through November 2027, returning early December 2027. We'll sail the first two post-Evolution sailings for a true before/after. We've sailed 40+ cruises across 70+ countries. As former chemical engineers, we break the logistics down so you cruise smarter. Subscribe now for weekly quality cruise content and information. Chapters 0:00 The Oosterdam Evolution Changes 1:38 Deck 1 2:10 Deck 2 3:20 Deck 3 3:55 Deck 9 4:17 Deck 11 4:55 Deck 7 4:59 Deck 8 5:13 Evolution Project Details 7:40 We will be on the Oosterdam again! Affiliate Links (we will get a small commission at no extra cost to you): Viator Excursions and Experiences http://vi.me/BRRJd Amazon Travel Gear: https://amzn.to/4tlrj9c OONO Gear (Backpack): https://61cda5-3.myshopify.com?ref=a_cruising_good_time (use coupon "a_cruising_good_time" to save 10%!) #acruisinggoodtime #HollandAmerica #Oosterdam #CruiseShipTour #HollandAmericaEvolution #CruiseTips The information expressed in this video is the opinion of the creators and is for entertainment purposes only. This is not professional advice. Please consult your travel professional or the cruise lines for advice specific to your booking. Copyright A Cruising Good Time LLC 2026