Live from Koningsdam, Southern Caribbean Wayfarer, Nov 23-Dec 4

[sppunk]

I don't wake up before 9 a.m. unless I have to catch a flight so I'm the wrong person to ask. I believe it opens at 7 a.m. though.

[kazu]

I don't wake up before 9 a.m. unless I have to catch a flight so I'm the wrong person to ask. I believe it opens at 7 a.m. though.

From the looks of you On Locations, it appears to be open at 7am like the other ships.

 

Great live thread sppunk and great help :)

[SAMMYR]

If you're interested in the On Locations from this cruise, they are now online as PDFs.

 

You can view them here.

 

Thank you VERY much for the dailies. We will be on Koningsdam 1/29/2017. I appreciated all your updates and etc. and really looking forward to be on board.

[square Knot]

Did you find the ship to be cold or hot?

[Empehi]

Thanks for the wonderful reviews ..... We are going to be on the 1/15/17 cruise. One question if I may. Do you or anyone that has been on the ship have any comments on the lowest level balcony cabins ( how obstructed are they for example? Thanks a million.

[Boytjie]

I'm a "Celebrity" gal and only am trying NCL because of the cruise around Hawaii. No long ocean voyage before landing. LOL

 

Go with low expectations of the ship and you will not be surprised. But the cruise around the islands is fantastic!

[sppunk]

Did you find the ship to be cold or hot?

 

I don't remember ever being hot or cold, the room a/c was awesomely cold though and sensitive to settings. Very nice feature vs all other ships.

[sppunk]

Thanks for the wonderful reviews ..... We are going to be on the 1/15/17 cruise. One question if I may. Do you or anyone that has been on the ship have any comments on the lowest level balcony cabins ( how obstructed are they for example? Thanks a million.

 

Sorry I can't help.

[kftw]

Thanks again. Looking forward to your next cruise.:D

[shipfriend_max]

My god, another question...

Petit Fours in main dining room, was it still served at formal evenings?

 

 

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[RuthC]

My god, another question...

Petit Fours in main dining room, was it still served at formal evenings?

I've never seen a petit four on a HAL ship in my life (that's over 700 nights).

[sppunk]

I've never seen Petit Fours on any menu at any restaurant in my life.

[lastlook]

for your great "live from" review and photos! Hoping that all of your problems (identity theft, etc.) pre-cruise have been resolved.

[JEJ]

Okay thanks, is it still offered also on Koningsdam? I am just looking forward to try it out. [emoji5]

 

Below the bridge, there are some forward facing decks. Are they open to access for passengers?

 

 

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We were permitted access to the round deck on the bow for the "scenic cruising" past the Pitons in St. Lucia. The deck was only accessible via water tight doors at the end of the halls on deck 5 forward. There is a step over - think pics of submarine doors you see in movies - that could be a bit of a problem for guests with mobility issues.

 

 

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[shipfriend_max]

Good to know, thanks.

How about the Scandinavian breakfast in MDR? Still available? :D

 

 

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[luvcruisn']

My god, another question...

Petit Fours in main dining room, was it still served at formal evenings?

 

From the dictionary: A petit four is a small bite-sized confectionery or savoury appetizer. For the Mariners Luncheons in the Dining Room on several cruises they had Petit Fours listed on the menu card after the dessert item. Sometimes the waiters would forget to serve them unless asked. They were served at the Mariners Luncheon on the Konigsdam after the main dessert. They were small cake-like pastries.

[shipfriend_max]

Okay, but not at regular gala dinners they were served? I thought I read and saw it in some reviews, but I may confuse it with Princess... [emoji5]

 

But I read in HAL website they are served when a cocktail is ordered at a bar.

 

 

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[RuthC]

But I read in HAL website they are served when a cocktail is ordered at a bar.

Hors d' oeuvres are served in the lounges at cocktail time.

[shipfriend_max]

Hors d' oeuvres are served in the lounges at cocktail time.

 

Cocktail time - is this throughout the whole evening, or just something like "happy hour" for some hours a day?

[frankc98376]

Hors d' oeuvres are served in the lounges at cocktail time.

 

We were on Westerdam in October in the Pinnacle Bar every evening before dinner. We were told that only the Ocean Bar and Crows nest offered Hors d' oeuvres and only during Happy Hour. Our server went upstairs to Ocean Bar and grabbed us some a few times during the cruise. Hoping this was a one off and not a cut back as we have always had Hors d' oeuvres in Pinnacle Bar on previous cruises.

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[RMLincoln]

Okay, but not at regular gala dinners they were served? I thought I read and saw it in some reviews, but I may confuse it with Princess... [emoji5]

Princess used to serve petite fours after formal night dinners - haven't been on a Princess ship since 2013 so not sure what their current offerings are. HAL has them in the Pinnacle Grill, served after dessert.

 

There are chocolates available in the Explorer's Lounge on some ships (they were available on Amsterdam on our fall cruise) and also on request from the Explorer's Cafe in the evening.

 

But I read in HAL website they are served when a cocktail is ordered at a bar.

Only saw them available for happy hour on our recent cruise. Could be different on K'dam, haven't been on her.

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[fusion927]

Cocktail time - is this throughout the whole evening, or just something like "happy hour" for some hours a day?

 

The Billboard Online lounge had food all evening long (the BB King band would often wander over after their set to grab something). Also, the casino often had something available in the evening.

[shipfriend_max]

The Billboard Online lounge had food all evening long (the BB King band would often wander over after their set to grab something). Also, the casino often had something available in the evening.

 

 

Thanks, that helps.

What do you mean by food? Did they offer something with the cocktails or do you mean snacks to grab in between?

That's what Explorations and Grand Dutch Cafe also offer, isn't it?

 

 

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[fusion927]

Thanks, that helps.

What do you mean by food? Did they offer something with the cocktails or do you mean snacks to grab in between?

That's what Explorations and Grand Dutch Cafe also offer, isn't it?

 

 

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Hors d' oeuvres for the most part... I did see some breads and dessert type items in the casino...

[NRFBQN]

Thank you for the terrific review. We sailed on the Koningsdam this summer and just got back from the Caribbean on the Eurodam. Reading your review was like putting the two cruises together! We agree - love the Koningsdam from top to bottom. DH is still missing the gelato!