Holland America Oosterdam and Zuiderdam to Cruise the Caribbean in 2003-2004

The ms Oosterdam, Holland America's newest Vista-class ship, will sail its first Caribbean season beginning Dec. 7, 2003. The 1,848-passenger ship, which debuted Aug. 3 in Europe, will sail to the Caribbean and homeport in Ft. Lauderdale to offer a total of 19, seven-day cruises through Apr. 11, 2004. The Oosterdam joins her sister ship, ms Zuiderdam, to feature seven-day Eastern and Western Caribbean itineraries. The Zuiderdam is Holland America's year-round ship in the Caribbean during 2004, sailing primarily Eastern itineraries in winter/spring and then alternating Eastern/Western routes during the rest of the year.