New ship in 2016 - Koningsdam

[freestyling]

I also can't wait to board this new ship. As far as the "upsell fairies" guess we'll see :). Looking forward to Dec. 1st itin and pricing. Just might head over to Europe and take our 1st inaugural cuise.

[Laminator]

Tihany did a lot of work on the Solstice Class ships as well. He's also done a lot in society as a whole. His resume is VERY impressive

 

http://www.tihanydesign.com/

 

And Storbraaten is renowned for all of his work on cruise and river ships. This truly is a design match made in heaven

 

Look forward to meeting you on the maiden voyage. We are 99.9% sure we will also be there. We already have our cabin picked out...LOL!!!!

Edited November 12, 2014 by Laminator

[InTheWASide]

Look forward to meeting you on the maiden voyage. We are 99.9% sure we will also be there. We already have our cabin picked out...LOL!!!!

 

We do too and a future cruise request and deposit into HAL.

 

Lots of people we've convinced to go with us - depending on the itin of course but they know likely February and Europe. May have to change plans depending on how many of us. Kind of a bummer that 4 in a Neptune isn't an option on the ship and 4 in a signature means one of the couple has to split up... Oh well. 1275 rooms on board... we have some particular spots we're eyeballing :)

[freestyling]

I had heard that a 200 dep would ensure "1st look" at the inuagural cuise. I was hoping to book while on-board our 12/7 cruise. perhaps i will re-think and call our PCC

[Laminator]

We do too and a future cruise request and deposit into HAL.

 

Lots of people we've convinced to go with us - depending on the itin of course but they know likely February and Europe. May have to change plans depending on how many of us. Kind of a bummer that 4 in a Neptune isn't an option on the ship and 4 in a signature means one of the couple has to split up... Oh well. 1275 rooms on board... we have some particular spots we're eyeballing :)

 

I am sure you'll find something that will make everyone happy. If the inaugural cruise is in fact only 4 days I am sure we will do a B2B.

[Murray's Pop]

Noted that breakfast for Neptune Suites is now listed as "Exclusive daily breakfast service" rather than breakfast in the Pinnacle Lounge..... Will have to see what this means.

[POA1]

I haven't seen this posted, and I didn't see it earlier today, so I'll just assume it's new:

 

http://koningsdam.hollandamerica.com/

 

BTW - There's a call-out link for a wraparound promenade deck, so I'm going to have to deduct some prediction-points from some people's divination scores. ;)

Edited November 12, 2014 by POA1

[taxmantoo]

Not that there is anything wrong with that, and I still believe the ship will look stunning, but does anyone else see any resemblance to Celebrity ships here? I find that some of the common areas, ie MDR, Queens Lounge, etc have a bit of a Celebrity look to them.

[taxmantoo]

Tihany did a lot of work on the Solstice Class ships as well. He's also done a lot in society as a whole. His resume is VERY impressive

 

http://www.tihanydesign.com/

 

And Storbraaten is renowned for all of his work on cruise and river ships. This truly is a design match made in heaven

 

Not that there is anything wrong with that, and I still believe the ship will look stunning, but does anyone else see any resemblance to Celebrity ships here? I find that some of the common areas, ie MDR, Queens Lounge, etc have a bit of a Celebrity look to them.

 

LOL... so I wasn't going crazy. We posted at about the same time!

[sail7seas]

Noted that breakfast for Neptune Suites is now listed as "Exclusive daily breakfast service" rather than breakfast in the Pinnacle Lounge..... Will have to see what this means.

 

That could still mean breakfast in Pinnacle Grille.

You're right' date=' though, we'll have to wait and see. :)

 

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[sue1898]

Thanks for the heads up! My quick review shows that some decks are named for composers...I don't recall reading that before and wonder if a musical theme will be carried out throughout the ship. Also find it odd that there is only one Pinnacle Suite shown rather than the traditional two.

Edited November 12, 2014 by sue1898

[sail7seas]

I had heard that a 200 dep would ensure "1st look" at the inuagural cuise. I was hoping to book while on-board our 12/7 cruise. perhaps i will re-think and call our PCC

 

Seeing you will be aboard in under a month, there is plenty of time to book your cruise. Unless you have FCD's you can use, why not wait until aboard so you can get the benefits of FCD?

 

[trub]

thanks for link, just 1 small point it says

 

A nautical tradition, our teak Promenade deck encircles the ship, offering spectacular views in every direction—the perfect place for a brisk run, an after-dinner stroll or simply relaxing in the sun on a classic teak lounge chair.

 

i thought you couldnt run round the promenade as there are cabins under it?

 

do you think this has changed or a mistake?

[freestyling]

We have only been on one celebrity ship but have friends who prefer them over HAL. They look at this ship and said it also looks like Mr. Kruse has brought some "Celebrity" enhancements to this ship. Doesn't bother me any I am just very happy that I can continue my walks around the ship on the teak deckboards :).

[cruz chic]

Thx POA. Great info.

[InTheWASide]

HUGE article on the HAL blog now with lots of info and pictures:

 

http://www.hollandamericablog.com/2014/11/12/koningsdam-unveiled-new-images-videos-launch-on-hollandamerica-com/

[InTheWASide]

I am sure you'll find something that will make everyone happy. If the inaugural cruise is in fact only 4 days I am sure we will do a B2B.

 

We can likely manage 12 days tops. So luckily the cruise will be in that range. If longer plans may backfire. If shorter then it will give us some time in Europe.

[freestyling]

We have FCD's we can use but still think we will wait and see the itin and B2B opportunities before I pull the trigger. We really don't enjoy flying across the pond so we need to make the most of it when we do!

[InTheWASide]

Not that there is anything wrong with that, and I still believe the ship will look stunning, but does anyone else see any resemblance to Celebrity ships here? I find that some of the common areas, ie MDR, Queens Lounge, etc have a bit of a Celebrity look to them.

 

MDR on both is designed by Tihany so the resemblance would make sense to a certain point.

 

Queens Lounge though, I have never seen anything on Celebrity that looks like this. Is there a space on the M Class ships that does? I have first hand experience on the Solstice Class

[sail7seas]

We can likely manage 12 days tops. So luckily the cruise will be in that range. If longer plans may backfire. If shorter then it will give us some time in Europe.

 

Are the Ship's Naming Ceremonies to be held in Amsterdam/Rotterdam?

Or is that dependent on whether Royal Family will participate?

 

[InTheWASide]

Already extensive discussion of the ship and microsite under the existing Koningsdam thread... starting around post number 360-370 :) Come join in

[InTheWASide]

Are the Ship's Naming Ceremonies to be held in Amsterdam/Rotterdam?

Or is that dependent on whether Royal Family will participate?

 

 

No information on that. I expect the royal family WOULD participate though based on the godmothers of the last 2 newbuilds

[sail7seas]

No information on that. I expect the royal family WOULD participate though based on the godmothers of the last 2 newbuilds

 

Yes. :) That is why I asked. I suspect you are right. I hope so. Netherland's new King and his beautiful family would be wonderful at the ceremonies..

 

 

[sue1898]

Posted this on the new thread about the web site going live but will post here as well: My quick review shows that some decks are named for composers...I don't recall reading that before and wonder if a musical theme will be carried out throughout the ship. Also find it odd that there is only one Pinnacle Suite shown rather than the traditional two.

[freestyling]

trub - no rooms under the Promenade deck. Deck 2 is the "Plaza".