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If complete bliss is the destination, Koningsdam cruise ship is the journey. Fluid lines, light-filled spaces, and a blend of 21st century elegance and nautical tradition dazzles at every turn. The ship abounds with innovative dining and entertainment options. Head to B.B. King’s Blues Club for Memphis R&B, take in visually stunning entertainment at World Stage, or revisit classic hits at Billboard Onboard. There’s much to see and do on Koningsdam, the first of the cruise ships in Holland America Line’s Pinnacle class.
Winner Best Mid-Sized Ship
Hooray for Koningsdam. A sublime balance of big and small, this mid-size features larger-than-life music venues and activities galore, coupled with small ship service and elbow room.
We stayed in Fort Lauderdale the night before our cruise. Hyatt Place Fort Lauderdale Cruise Port and Convention Centre $146US. Dinner at hotel $15 - Complimentary large breakfast. Outdoor pool - $9 shuttle per personto airport. taxi from airport to the hotel $20US Harbour Shops Mall and Publix one block away 5 Star ⭐️ Ship with Holland America - no complaints Check in was a smooth process. Very little waiting. Disembarking the same. Like the Rotterdam, it had Rolling Stone Lounge, BB King Blues Club and the Billboard Onboard lounge with 2 piano players. Each lounge had 3 sets a night. Dance floor available World Stage is where the big shows take place twice a night at 7:30 and 9 pm. It has very comfortable seating and bar service is available. POOLS - both on level 9 - outdoor pool & indoor with retractable roof and 10th floor seating Pickleball on the sports deck. If you go to a lesson, you’ll be guaranteed a time on the court. On the Rotterdam, it was very busy with all kinds of Pickleballers. On this ship there were times at 10 PM or 6:30 AM when you could get on the court with no one else there. Once the court is wet with rain, it is unsafe to play. Florida pickleball players love the ship. Great service. Entertainment was good. The ship was at capacity so we had to go to the World Stage shows at 7 o’clock to get a seat for 7:30 pm show. People said if you went to the 9 o’clock show you wouldn’t have to wait. It was busy the first day for dinner in the Lido market and also the last day for breakfast. All food is served behind plexiglass. Handwashing machines and sanitizer throughout the ship. Extremely sanitary. If you want to get away from the crowd, go to the dining room! Even if you have open seating, you can make a reservation for level 2. You can choose to eat alone or share with a group. We did a bit of both and met some interesting people. Special Thanksgiving Day dinner so we reserved for 5 pm and arrived at 4:45 pm. Later, there was a very long lineup. Also at breakfast & lunchtime, the Canaletto Italian Restaurant area was open for anyone eating at the Lido market. You could get a New York pizza or Dive In burgers and then sit there to have a bit of quiet. If you order online ahead of time, you can avoid waiting for your meal. Wait was 10-20 minutes. 24 hour coffee & tea - food almost every hour! Cake Day! Dinner reservations for specialty restaurants fill up fast. Best to reserve prior to cruise and then change the date later. Dining room meal selections are available at Lido Market also. Also, if you sit close to the pool outdoors, people don’t like long walks to the food so you can always find a table in the a/c or outside by the pool starboard. Port side was the smoking area. The announcements are made in the hallways and also if you have your TV on the BOW channel you can hear updates. Still lots of paper mail each day with Holland America. We chose to have cabin service in the morning only. Didn’t try room service or breakfast in cabin The HAL Navigator app is fantastic. You can make dinner reservations or check out the itinerary for the day or check your account. Under “Feedback” you can mention an employee. They are rewarded 15 minutes time off for positive comments. It is best to fill in the online guest survey and mention all the employees who gave great service throughout the cruise. The front desk was always helpful. 5 people on duty. If you’re going to book your next cruise, do it four days prior to getting off the ship to avoid the lineup! The booking can be assigned to your travel agent. Make an appointment or be there at 7:55 am! Jeremy was excellent. Taxis & tipping required US dollars. Island vendors $US and they don’t all take credit cards. Excursions on land are half the price of Holland America. To book an excursion on land, simply find a taxi driver and tell him/her what kind of tour you want. You will get a lower price if you share a cab with others. Make sure they have air conditioning. Taxi fares are governed by each island. Fixed price - most $12. Paid $35 for 3 hour tour in a van in St. Maarten. St Lucia taxis $35 for return trip to Vigie Beach You are allowed to bring a filled water bottle on board. We were never stopped. With the beverage package we were allowed drinks to $11. Make sure when you order your wine, etc. it’s in that price range. The Dutch Cafe had great coffee. I had banana and mango smoothies, Diet Sprite and Diet Coke. Lots of mocktails to order. Also cranberry juice with soda water. The bar tenders will mix it however you like it, in which ever glass size & amount of ice you want. The dining room dress code is casual at breakfast and lunch.At dinner no shorts. Usually 90 minutes to eat - not rushed. We found service to be slow Mosta nights but it was not an issue. 2nd last day - lots of sales onboard - 2 items for $10 - purses, hats, coverups, wallets, belts The jewellery store revealed older inventory items for 60% off We didn’t need all the clothes we brought. Never needed a protein or granola bar. Quick dry shorts and white clothing recommended. Hat for sure! Temperatures from 24 - 29 degrees C - no rain - never wore long sleeves or pants Only 12 children on board
Good cruise (read as no surprises). Ship condition was "ship shape" in all the public areas I viewed. Captain kept us informed of significant events. Food in the MDR was very good, though selection was made with a tight budget in mind. Took the time to do several days of introduction to pickle ball and Tai Chai. It was worthwhile. Went to several upscale restaurants (as in $$). Food in all was excellent. On the drawbacks: 1) Entertainment just "C" level. 2) Cost cutting and "nickel and diming" was evident everywhere. Entertainment budgets appeared "skinny". Fewer crew people required to do more work with less help. Room stewards, though excellent, had no time to chat as in the past. Cruise rates up but services down. Entertainment staff same situation. Additionally, youu can't enjoy the cruise if everywhere you look their is an "up-charge". These do add up and deduct from one's enjoyment.
Best gluten-free food I have ever had. Theatre was big disappointing as it was small and very difficult to get a seat, especially for mobility impaired guests. Was only able to see two shows due to this deficit in design. My biggest complaint was my tv did not work properly. It would go off halfway through a show and I rarely was able to see the end of a show. Reported it several times but it was only replaced on the 13th day of a 17 day cruise. Disappointing since I am mobility challenged and spend a fair amount of time in my cabin. Most of the crew was amazing. The entertainment seemed scaled down compared to previous cruises I have been on with very limited choices of activities (music, games,classes, food availability). Room service and laundry service was outstanding. There were some disappointing areas but all in all, the cruise was enjoyable. I just would not rate this as one of my favorite ships.
With refined amenities and Holland America Line signature Mariner’s Dream bed gracing each elegant stateroom, the ship offers six grades of staterooms. Most are ocean-facing, many featuring teak-lined verandas for dining alfresco or private sunbathing.
Whet your appetite for delicious new tastes and engaging interactive culinary experiences on board.
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Every day aboard a Holland America cruise ship brings a wealth of cruise activities and indulgences, along with the freedom to partake in as many- or as few- as you please. It's an opportunity to try something new that surprises you, every day. Dabble, discover, daydream- do everything, or do nothing at all.
Whether you want to workout in the Fitness Centre, learn yoga, pamper yourself with a massage and spa treatment, or enjoy a game of basketball, there's a perfect onboard activity for everyone.
Holland America Line's youth activities program, Kids Club, offers an array of entertaining events for kids and teens ages 3-17, supervised by a full-time, professionally trained staff. They'll have an opportunity to join other kids their age for arts and crafts, sports, video game competitions, scavenger hunts, challenging team games and themed parties.
Note: Kids Club is not offered on cruises of 25-days or longer, including all Legendary and Grand Voyages. We will offer a selection of children’s activities throughout these longer voyages for any children who may be onboard.
Safety Comes First
Safety is our primary concern and strict policies are in place for effective supervision. Adult guests are not permitted to remain in Kids Club unless attending to a special-needs child.
Please note: During voyages with a high number of families onboard, we will make all efforts to accommodate interested parties. However, participation in our program cannot be guaranteed. Hours of operation may change to better serve our guests.
