Live from the Koningsdam 1-30-24 RT Hawaii

[Ferry_Watcher]

Hey Friends, I am sitting at the vacation house at Poipu Beach (Kauai) about 7:30 PM and what do I see off in the distance?  I pull up my trusty Marine Traffic  app and it tells me that it is the Koningdam!  Hope you are having a great cruise.  It was so cool to see you from the vacation rental.  Safe voyage!

Ferry_Watcher

 

[Ferry_Watcher]

Koningdam as seen from Poipu Beach Kauai.

[oakridger]

8 minutes ago, Ferry_Watcher said:

Koningdam as seen from Poipu Beach Kauai.

 

I'd know her anywhere!!!  😉

[Sharon in AZ]

25 minutes ago, Ferry_Watcher said:

Koningdam as seen from Poipu Beach Kauai.

Beautiful!  Thank you for sharing!

[Bruinboy20]

10 hours ago, misguy said:

Here is an interview with Rene, the Hotel Manager on the Koningsdam.  

 

Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/_i2MuGclAzA

 

#HollandAmericaLine #CruiseLife #AccessibilityAtSea

Since I subscribed to your YouTube channel, it showed up this morning in my YouTube feed. I watched it during my morning workout on the recumbent bike. Made the time go by quickly. Tailor on board! Makes sense. Thanks for posting.

[Cruiz'nBaers]

On 2/3/2024 at 6:54 PM, AryMay said:

The stroller dog (and owner) were in the Dutch Cafe at lunch today. The pup was doing some yipping. 

Call me skeptical, but what kind of service dog is put in a stroller?

[badtwin]

We will be on Koningsdam April 27 for its first trip up to Alaska this year.  I have been enjoying this thread to get up to speed on current conditions on this ship.  We were on her in 2018.  

 

I would really like to see more menus (we are mdr people mostly) and food porn if you have the time.  I do understand that someone might want to enjoy their cruise instead of working on a travelogue for those of us living vicariously.  Dailies are interesting too but I  suspect yours are more tailored to current venue.  

 

Hope your sea conditions improve.

 

Thanks

[misguy]

41 minutes ago, badtwin said:

We will be on Koningsdam April 27 for its first trip up to Alaska this year.  I have been enjoying this thread to get up to speed on current conditions on this ship.  We were on her in 2018.  

 

I would really like to see more menus (we are mdr people mostly) and food porn if you have the time.  I do understand that someone might want to enjoy their cruise instead of working on a travelogue for those of us living vicariously.  Dailies are interesting too but I  suspect yours are more tailored to current venue.  

 

Hope your sea conditions improve.

 

Thanks

Food pictures and menus are coming as fast as I can get to them, Yesterday we cruised the Napali coast and I shot video of that, including a whale right next to the ship. 

[misguy]

Here is a link to the presentation Kristen did about the whales. 

 

 

[misguy]

Here is a picture from the ship of the Napali Coast from the Koningsdam yesterday.  This is a rare treat since cruising Napali takes special permission.

[mcrcruiser]

6 hours ago, misguy said:

Here is a picture from the ship of the Napali Coast from the Koningsdam yesterday.  This is a rare treat since cruising Napali takes special permission.

Indeed a neat photo of the Napali Coast Kauai 

Mahalo

Cliff

[misguy]

Yesterday, we were in Honolulu, and again today.  Yesterday, we just purchased passes for two days on the HOHO bus.  Yesterday, we went to the SE part of the island on the Blue line,  I would highly recommend that trip.  The scenery is amazing.  We did stop at the Aquarium and while it is small, it was very interesting, and it is only 5 dollars for seniors or individuals with disabilities.  

 

Today we are doing the red line which is mostly historical and tourist destinations. 

[mcrcruiser]

2 hours ago, misguy said:

Yesterday, we were in Honolulu, and again today.  Yesterday, we just purchased passes for two days on the HOHO bus.  Yesterday, we went to the SE part of the island on the Blue line,  I would highly recommend that trip.  The scenery is amazing.  We did stop at the Aquarium and while it is small, it was very interesting, and it is only 5 dollars for seniors or individuals with disabilities.  

 

Today we are doing the red line which is mostly historical and tourist destinations. 

The HOHO bus in Honolulu is a good value for what you can see  .  how was the weather on Oahu ?

Aloha

Cliff

[misguy]

The weather both yesterday and today was really good.  We did the red line this morning, and Cheryl had a bad night so we just made the circuit and got off at the Aloha Tower and walked back to the ship.  It is looking rainy but we will see.

[canadianbear]

6 hours ago, misguy said:

Yesterday, we were in Honolulu, and again today.  Yesterday, we just purchased passes for two days on the HOHO bus.  Yesterday, we went to the SE part of the island on the Blue line,  I would highly recommend that trip.  The scenery is amazing.  We did stop at the Aquarium and while it is small, it was very interesting, and it is only 5 dollars for seniors or individuals with disabilities.  

 

Today we are doing the red line which is mostly historical and tourist destinations. 

We are getting on as you get off.  Can you tell me where you purchased the passes for the HOHO bus?  Is it on line or close to where the ship docks?  It sounds like something we’d like to do as we have no set plans for Honolulu. Thank you.  

[mcrcruiser]

1 hour ago, canadianbear said:

We are getting on as you get off.  Can you tell me where you purchased the passes for the HOHO bus?  Is it on line or close to where the ship docks?  It sounds like something we’d like to do as we have no set plans for Honolulu. Thank you.  

We found the maps & routes for the HOHO bus on line . Oerhaps you can book it there on line .worth the try .It does stop at the Aloha  tower which is very close to the ships pier . You can go oto Peral Harbor on it  .The Navy launch& movie is free to any one who wants to see the Memorial which stradles the sunken USS Arizona  .Sad that so many good men perished in that shio .  

 

you can also tour the Battle ship where the end of the war was signed by the Japanese & US led forces .  The tour of the Missouri Battle shio is not free ,You van book it on line .

 

 One thing we highly recommend to people who have not done this is to book the Polynesian cultural Canter & if possible book ther Super ambassador .Iy is amazing all day  tour ,luau& show in the evening . You will get the best seats at all events  .You need 2 days in  port on Oahu to do the Polynesian cultural Center 

 

 We been to the Bishiop Museum which is definitely worth while to see near to the ship a shirt ride . Then there is the iolani palace another short ride  .both very worth while to see .Uber or lyft to get to these places .Get another couple & split the fare  .

 

Aloha

Cliff

[mcrcruiser]

On 2/6/2024 at 8:15 AM, misguy said:

Food pictures and menus are coming as fast as I can get to them, Yesterday we cruised the Napali coast and I shot video of that, including a whale right next to the ship. 

We look forward to seeing those when you can post them . We are looking toward 2026 Hawaii . Need to book it early for Handicap cabin . Hoping HAL alerts us to when they will release the 2025 Hawaii cruises

Aloha & Mahalo 

 Cliff

[canadianbear]

5 minutes ago, mcrcruiser said:

We found the maps & routes for the HOHO bus on line . Oerhaps you can book it there on line .worth the try .It does stop at the Aloha  tower which is very close to the ships pier . You can go oto Peral Harbor on it  .The Navy launch& movie is free to any one who wants to see the Memorial which stradles the sunken USS Arizona  .Sad that so many good men perished in that shio .  

 

you can also tour the Battle ship where the end of the war was signed by the Japanese & US led forces .  The tour of the Missouri Battle shio is not free ,You van book it on line .

 

 One thing we highly recommend to people who have not done this is to book the Polynesian cultural Canter & if possible book ther Super ambassador .Iy is amazing all day  tour ,luau& show in the evening . You will get the best seats at all events  .You need 2 days in  port on Oahu to do the Polynesian cultural Center 

 

 We been to the Bishiop Museum which is definitely worth while to see near to the ship a shirt ride . Then there is the iolani palace another short ride  .both very worth while to see .Uber or lyft to get to these places .Get another couple & split the fare  .

 

Aloha

Cliff

Thanks Cliff.  We used to go often to Honolulu but haven’t been in probably 20 years.  I’m just not sure how far places are to walk from where our ships docks  but maybe will find out when on the ship soon and decide to book something or wing it like we planned.   We’ve been to all the major sites in the past including Pearl Harbour etc.  We are seniors from Canada and don’t do Uber etc.  It’s either walk if not too far or bus. 

[misguy]

20 minutes ago, mcrcruiser said:

We look forward to seeing those when you can post them . We are looking toward 2026 Hawaii . Need to book it early for Handicap cabin . Hoping HAL alerts us to when they will release the 2025 Hawaii cruises

Aloha & Mahalo 

 Cliff

They should already be released.

 

[mcrcruiser]

14 hours ago, canadianbear said:

Thanks Cliff.  We used to go often to Honolulu but haven’t been in probably 20 years.  I’m just not sure how far places are to walk from where our ships docks  but maybe will find out when on the ship soon and decide to book something or wing it like we planned.   We’ve been to all the major sites in the past including Pearl Harbour etc.  We are seniors from Canada and don’t do Uber etc.  It’s either walk if not too far or bus. 

Canadianbear there are buses in honolulu as well .Not sure that they can drop you off near the Bishop museum ;as a example  . We recall the entrance was not  on or near a bus route but truly not far from the  ship dock . If you have never been to the Bishop museu ,it is more than woth the visit  . you can google it for more info .  Taking the HOHO bus is a very good option  .  Even though we have been there many times we always get to see & do different things 

We hope your cruise is smooth & fun 

Aloha

Cliff

[okanagan annie]

32 minutes ago, mcrcruiser said:

Canadianbear there are buses in honolulu as well .Not sure that they can drop you off near the Bishop museum ;as a example  . We recall the entrance was not  on or near a bus route but truly not far from the  ship dock . If you have never been to the Bishop museu ,it is more than woth the visit  . you can google it for more info .  Taking the HOHO bus is a very good option  .  Even though we have been there many times we always get to see & do different things 

We hope your cruise is smooth & fun 

Aloha

Cliff

Go to thebus.org  lots of info, and it's a good system.  We went all over the island last Feb.  Drivers most helpful in confirming where you want to go and when to get off.

 

[TotallyCruzin]

I love the Koningsdam, best ship in the fleet, been on her 6 times and love it when she come's to my home...went down to see her and take her pic... Enjoy the cruise.

[misguy]

We were on Maui and took the bus from the port to the other side of the Island.  Easy connections and a beautiful drive.  

[GTVCRUISER]

The City Bus #20 will take you to the Waikiki area , the Bus stop is about 1 block from the cruise ship terminal  entrance 

[misguy]

I am sure we will try using the city bus next time.  I am going to work on a guide using the HOHO system and identifying the accessible options to think about at each stop.