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We used the ship’s transfer and then explored on our own. Doing it this way, we weren’t worried about being back on time.

Our only disappointment with the Koningsdam is the promenade deck, other than that, we love this ship.

The rooms may be smaller but , as Lady Arwen said, those wonderful showers.

The comment about happy hour in Billboard made me laugh. It does seem as if all the passengers show up for that but it’s not just the drinks but the never ending appetizers.

You know, because the ship doesn’t feed us enough.;p

The ‘fridges on the Koningsdam are colder than on other ships. Maybe I’m delusional but I thought my white wine was nicely chilled.:confused::)

The travel agency we booked with got an amazing price with the airline we preferred for a one way to Rome through HAL. Bonus is our HAL cruise insurance also covers our flight.

We enjoyed all of the specialty restaurants on the Koningsdam in November. It’s great to have so many dining choices as well as the beautiful MDR.

We thought the food and service was wonderful everywhere on the ship.

We are looking forward to trying them all again on a transatlantic in October.

Koningsdam - 28/10/18 - Passage to America, 14 days,

Rome to Ft. Lauderdale

Thank you :)

Thanks for your reply.

We are 5 adults and 4 teenagers (13 to 17). I was really hoping I wouldn’t have to call again as I found them less than helpful about the specialty restaurants.

I really don’t want to arrive at the dining room the first night without a reservation and hope for a table for 9. :eek:

We are a family group of 9 on Rhapsody of the Seas in March. I called to book one of the specialty restaurants and was told we couldn’t have a table for 9 but I could book two tables with no guarantee they would be next to each other. I am hoping this can be sorted directly with the restaurant once onboard.

I just tried to book My Time Dining and seem to be running into the same problem.

Will we be able to have a table for 9 in the MDR?

BTW, the website says reservations can be made for 10.

Second question, what are the times of the evening shows?

Thank you.

Serious question. We are doing our first RCCL cruise with our family in March.

It will be our daughter’s and grandsons first cruise.

Other than formal nights, will the boys (13 and 16) be ok in collared shirts and nice shorts?

Thank you

Hi Helen, we were on the Far East cruise with you last February. Your review was great, you should always write one.

We were on the Koningsdam in November and it is our new favourite ship.

It never felt crowded except one afternoon when the piano bar area was packed for a Beatles review.:D

All of the dining and entertainment venues were wonderful.

The ship itself is beautiful.

We are in the process of booking a transatlantic on her. :D:D:D

The Dutch Cafe didn’t open until 11 or 11:30 am on our recent cruise.

Lido staff very helpful, always available to refill coffee or get anything you needed.

The Koningsdam is my new favourite HAL ship, it’s beautiful. We started the cruise in an ov and , after two nights, were moved to a balcony. Whatever the reason, we were happy.:)

Like the Prisendam, the seating area is at the window so you don’t have to kneel on the bed to look at that beautiful sea.

The 'fridge keeps everything (= white wine) cold, not just cool. There is lots of storage and the walk in shower is wonderful.

We tried every dining venue from Dive In to Sel de Mer and enjoyed them all. Service everywhere was excellent.

We did miss not sitting on the promenade deck but we still walked it.

The lido has some lovely, cushy seating areas.

There are lots of choices for entertainment, all good.

This was the biggest ship we have been on and the only time it felt crowded was at the Beatles show in the Billboard lounge featuring two pianos. It was great:D

We did talk to a couple who missed ballroom dancing in the Ocean Bar and overheard someone else that was complaining that their oatmeal was served in a black bowl:rolleyes: but our only complaint was having to disembark.

Great captain, great crew, great ship.:hearteyes:

We can see the ships from our hotel room window. Just put our HAL luggage tags on, can hardly wait to board the Koningsdam :D:D:D

We have had two upsell offers for our cruise in 9 :D days. We are in an OV and the offers were for balconies.

We thought they were both too $$.

Our TA called HAL yesterday and there are lots of staterooms still available.

If no other offers come through in the next week, she suggested we ask at embarkation.

Has anyone had experience with this?

Thanks

When Koningsdam returns on the 19th, it will be our turn to board. Yay!!!:D

We did the Far East Discovery cruise on the Volendam this past February.

We had extra pictures with us for visas but they weren’t needed. HAL uses your embarkation/ boarding pass picture.

The only thing you have to worry about is paying for your visas on your onboard account. :-)

By "all other onboard purchases", would that include anything bought in the shops?

We've never made a large purchase onboard so never noticed if it was part of accrued amount for Mariner's points.

Tara, great link. Thanks

So the Koningsdam has mini 'fridges/coolers in all staterooms?

I like the wine packages, but sometimes they can be a hassle. When we have Anytime dining, it often takes awhile to find the wine steward and them for them to retrieve my bottle. Second, I have had the Pinnacle wine steward be "put off" by having to go get my bottle.

Have had the same impression in The Pinnacle.

Maybe the best way to fill in the time is to buy a glass of wine at a bar and take it into your dining venue, sipping calmly and happily while waiting for the wine steward.:)

Thanks Daisyloo.:D We are looking forward to cruising on the beautiful ship.

Thanks for your replies. That is what we have done on other cruises but we have always chosen fixed, late dining.

This cruise we are trying anytime dining and hoping to eat at least once in the other venues.

I was wondering if it would be more confusing than what it was worth.

Deen

Has anyone had experience with purchasing a wine package on the Koningsdam and using it in the various dining areas?

I understand the CAC dinner includes wine.

With so many wonderful choices , we likely won't be in the MDR as as frequently this cruise.

Thanks

Was The Amazing Race a ship's excursion or a private one? Should have asked this question earlier.

Thanks