I spent 22 days in a 212-square-foot cabin on the Holland America Oosterdam. Take a look inside.

Erin Yarnall Feb 23, 2024, 20:22 IST

I spent 22 days sharing a 212-square-foot room with family members on Holland America's Oosterdam. Erin Yarnall

My grandma, cousin, and I went on a 22-day cruise on Holland America's Oosterdam.
We stayed in a 212-square-foot stateroom for $3,175 per person, or $144 a day.

My grandma, cousin, and I went on a 22-day cruise on Holland America's Oosterdam ship.

The cruise departed from Buenos Aires, and traveled through the Antarctic Peninsula and up the coast of Chile, ending in Santiago.

We had originally booked an interior cabin but upgraded to a verandah stateroom for a view and balcony.

The room was 212 square feet, including the balcony, and cost $3,175 per person. Take a look inside.

The room had two twin beds and a sofa that could be converted into a third bed.

Many staterooms are occupied by two guests but can accommodate up to three people. Erin Yarnall

The room was a tight squeeze for three people.Erin Yarnall

To help save space, we found creative ways to store our belongings. Erin Yarnall

We kept our suitcases under the beds. Erin Yarnall

Our room had a full tub. Erin Yarnall

To avoid overpaying on laundry, we washed clothes in the bathroom sink.Erin Yarnall

If I stayed up later than my family, I'd pull the curtain so they wouldn't be woken up by my laptop light.Erin Yarnall

We loved seeing the shapes the staff would arrange the towels into, like a reindeer on Christmas.Erin Yarnall

We loved sitting on the verandah and looking at icebergs and mountains.Erin Yarnall

Sharing a space with three people was stressful, but we had a great cruise and made the most of our time and space.Erin Yarnall