kenevenpar Posted November 10, 2017 #26 Share Posted November 10, 2017 The cabin bathroom might be a problem in some levels of cabins. There is not a problem in the suites. Is this true in the Vista Suites? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mtn2Sea Posted November 10, 2017 #27 Share Posted November 10, 2017 Get rid of the Lido pool area movie screen. I seldom saw anyone viewing the movies (most were old and PG rated for obvious reasons. Plus the crew has to turn all the pool lounge chairs to face screen and then later back again to face pool - waste of time plus I am sure the cabins below do not appreciate the noise. If they won't get rid of the Lido movie screen, at least add adequate sound insulation for those cabins near the screen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stickey_mouse Posted November 10, 2017 Author #28 Share Posted November 10, 2017 Interesting about the stairs between the casino and music walk. I'm not a fan of wandering smoke smells. I wish the casino were non-smoking, but that's a different topic altogether. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InTheWASide Posted November 10, 2017 #29 Share Posted November 10, 2017 Interesting about the stairs between the casino and music walk. I'm not a fan of wandering smoke smells. I wish the casino were non-smoking, but that's a different topic altogether. Sent from my iPhone using Forums The direction HAL has moved on smoking is that I believe there are now a small handful of machines and you can only smoke there if you are actively playing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dismomx5 Posted November 11, 2017 #30 Share Posted November 11, 2017 The stairs from the Casino to Music Walk were rather pointless. The hallway between the dining room and Blend... just an empty hallway except for some interactive screens about the culinary council... odd use of a good amount of space. Photo Gallery... HAL needs to get with the times, use the facial recognition software and they can have a photo gallery that uses 1/4 of the space. Agree with all of these. Does that mean that those stairs continue to be not available-ie blocked off- for actually walking up/down? If so, what is the point of them in the first place? Much less enjoyable. For anyone who likes to walk the promenade for exercise, you just get a good speed up and then have to slow to a crawl around corners to avoid running into someone coming the other way (the wrong way, but that's another thread). ;):D I'll confess....I don't know which way is the right way. (I'm hoping counter-clockwise.:o ) Save Save Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catl331 Posted November 11, 2017 #31 Share Posted November 11, 2017 I'll confess....I don't know which way is the right way. (I'm hoping counter-clockwise.)Yes, counter-clockwise. But wrong-way traffic on the K promenade is not a big problem because it is very sparsely used compared to ships with nice promenades. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tennessee Titan Posted November 11, 2017 #32 Share Posted November 11, 2017 These threads are like "When did you stop beating your mother?" The many resulting threads from those who are afraid to book the Koningsdam (and similar ships) say it all..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stickey_mouse Posted November 13, 2017 Author #33 Share Posted November 13, 2017 Add one more bank of elevators somehow please.Are three banks not enough? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tampa Girl Posted November 13, 2017 #34 Share Posted November 13, 2017 These threads are like "When did you stop beating your mother?"The many resulting threads from those who are afraid to book the Koningsdam (and similar ships) say it all..... And? What do you think these threads are saying? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfish Posted November 13, 2017 #35 Share Posted November 13, 2017 I totally enjoyed my two weeks on the Koningsdam last summer and I wouldn't hesitate to book her again. However, there are always some improvements that can be made. The ones I would suggest are common ones. First, fix the promenade. Yes, you can get all the way around, but the loss of a view in spots and the narrow passageways take away from one of HAL's more unique and enjoyable features. Next, do something so that one does not have to walk through the casino on deck 3 to get from the World Stage to the shops and Grand Dutch Cafe or the rest of that deck. Lastly, yes there is a need for more seating for the Dutch Cafe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catl331 Posted November 13, 2017 #36 Share Posted November 13, 2017 First, fix the promenade.Unfortunately, that would take a major re-design. It won't happen on Nieuw Statendam, nor most likely on Pinnacle III. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freestyling Posted November 13, 2017 #37 Share Posted November 13, 2017 Are three banks not enough? Correct, in my opinion 3 banks are not enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stickey_mouse Posted November 13, 2017 Author #38 Share Posted November 13, 2017 I totally enjoyed my two weeks on the Koningsdam last summer and I wouldn't hesitate to book her again. However, there are always some improvements that can be made. The ones I would suggest are common ones. First, fix the promenade. Yes, you can get all the way around, but the loss of a view in spots and the narrow passageways take away from one of HAL's more unique and enjoyable features. Next, do something so that one does not have to walk through the casino on deck 3 to get from the World Stage to the shops and Grand Dutch Cafe or the rest of that deck. Lastly, yes there is a need for more seating for the Dutch Cafe. I hope people have voiced their opinions to HAL so that they are aware of such problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stickey_mouse Posted November 13, 2017 Author #39 Share Posted November 13, 2017 Correct, in my opinion 3 banks are not enough.How many elevators are there, per bank? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catl331 Posted November 13, 2017 #40 Share Posted November 13, 2017 How many elevators are there, per bank?Four. Vista and Signature ships have 6 in the center. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tampa Girl Posted November 13, 2017 #41 Share Posted November 13, 2017 Four. Vista and Signature ships have 6 in the center. So what genius decided that a larger ship needs fewer elevators? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamaofami Posted November 13, 2017 #42 Share Posted November 13, 2017 I can't believe they took away all the loungers. I have a cruise booked on the KD and find that very disappointing.:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stickey_mouse Posted November 13, 2017 Author #43 Share Posted November 13, 2017 So what genius decided that a larger ship needs fewer elevators?That is a bit of a head scratcher! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catl331 Posted November 13, 2017 #44 Share Posted November 13, 2017 So what genius decided that a larger ship needs fewer elevators?IMO they could have easily put 6 in the center of the K, but that would have eliminated 10 inside cabins (2 on each of 5 decks) that produce income. I believe the RCI monster Oasis class ships only have two elevator banks, but more elevators per bank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tennessee Titan Posted November 13, 2017 #45 Share Posted November 13, 2017 And? What do you think these threads are saying? (sic) Please reassure me as to whether I should go on this ship with all its "flaws"........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catl331 Posted November 13, 2017 #46 Share Posted November 13, 2017 (sic) Please reassure me as to whether I should go on this ship with all its "flaws"........ Like the Prinsendam, some people are ecstatic about the ship and others, like me, not so much. While I do like many of the new features, overall I rank it below Nieuw Amsterdam and Eurodam on my preference list. I have no way to know if you would like the ship or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tennessee Titan Posted November 13, 2017 #47 Share Posted November 13, 2017 I have about 2 months on the K and I love it...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare *Miss G* Posted November 13, 2017 #48 Share Posted November 13, 2017 I loved it too. But I enjoy change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stickey_mouse Posted November 14, 2017 Author #49 Share Posted November 14, 2017 Does the ship feel crowded at all? Is it difficult to find a seat at the music venues in the evening? Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_G_111 Posted November 14, 2017 #50 Share Posted November 14, 2017 The stairs between the music venues and the casino presented a significant noise issue on my cruise, since the two floors can hear each other. Having the tunes from the dueling pianos rise up to the casino isn't a problem. But, imagine the sounds of degenerate gamblers (self included :evilsmile:) whooping it up at the dice table. Then think about that bleeding downstairs, particularly during the classical concerts. Now that IS an issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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