Live from the Koningsdam 1-30-24 RT Hawaii

[misguy]

Here is the video of the walk to the Port

 

[dmcfad2]

We are on the cruise after you and the daily events show a masquerade ball. Are they doing that on your cruise and, if so, what is it exactly? 

[rollie]

1 hour ago, misguy said:

Here is the video of the walk to the Port

 

Loved your video.  I'm not sure I could do that walk, seems like a long way with two big suit cases and a back pack.  I think we're going to price the Wyndham.

 

Rollie

[Charlies Aunt]

2 hours ago, misguy said:

Here is the video of the walk to the Port

 

Thank you so much for doing all this. We board on the 17h when it's time for you to leave and all this information you are providing is invaluable to us and we much appreciate the time and effort it takes.

I take my hat off to you for giving up your vacation time to write this. 

Have a wonderful cruise and know that we are hanging on your every word!

Bon Voyage!

Edited February 2 by Charlies Aunt

[misguy]

1 hour ago, rollie said:

Loved your video.  I'm not sure I could do that walk, seems like a long way with two big suit cases and a back pack.  I think we're going to price the Wyndham.

 

Rollie

I would say it is about 4 long blocks.  The walk took us a while because we stopped and looked and took pictures.

[misguy]

1 hour ago, dmcfad2 said:

We are on the cruise after you and the daily events show a masquerade ball. Are they doing that on your cruise and, if so, what is it exactly? 

I haven't seen that but I will see what I can find out.

[Hogladyrider]

Clocks went back one hour last night.  Seas are calmer this morning.

Enjoying ourselves for sure.

Crows Nest this morning now at talk with Chefs!

[Hogladyrider]

Beatles Tribute was a lot of fun good tunes for sure lots of energy!

[Hogladyrider]

BB Kings is one of our favorites for the music and energy.

Seniors really know how to have a good time!

[Hogladyrider]

The first night the dance show was rescheduled due to ship movement.  I stead we had a comedian and he was great.  Will see him again and take some pics then.  Very funny.

 

Now at Coffee Talk with Kristen.

[Hogladyrider]

Attended port talk with Kristen yesterday.  Very informative and interesting in that she does not push HAL excursions.  She offer things to see and do and how to get around the port etc.  for someone who this is our first time to the islands I found it extremely interesting and helpful.

[Hogladyrider]

Seating in the World Stage is very comfy and no bad spots...no poles etc.

[AryMay]

If it is OK I will add some random tidbits…

These are just my personal thoughts and opinions. 

 

Entertainment

Comedian Lamont Ferguson was excellent and I’m not even a big fan of stand up comedy. My husband has been playing pickleball with him each day. 

Clara Vee and James in Billboard onboard are beyond incredible!!! So much talent and personalities that make for a very fun performance. 

Beatle tribute was just OK. 
 

Hawaiian crafts

Make sure you arrive early. I am waiting for a bracelet class to begin now.  I arrived 45 minutes early and a long line had already formed. There were 150 kits for the kakui nut lei class on the first day and all were taken. 
 

Mariner lunch

Yesterday was packed and Captain said they were going to hold 3 lunches to accommodate everyone. Good food! 

 

 

[mcrcruiser]

 

Thanks for the video , Glad the Seas settled down & every one is enjoying the entertainment ,food & the ship  . Imo that inside handicap cabin during rough seas was so much better than the higher decks  .food for thought as we need a handicap room as well ,especially Jan & Feb sailings . 

 

 We passs on our wishes for smooth sailing from here on in  

 

 Wish we were with you all 

 

 Aloha

Marianne & Cliff

 

 

 

 

[misguy]

We just came back from Mariner's lunch the Captain said that there were over 2,000 mariners on board.  The seas are much calmer today, but that won't last.  Tomorrow will be about the same as the last two days.  We shot some video tours today of the empty restaurants, and they will get posted.  I am trying really hard to get caught up.  

[mcrcruiser]

koningsdam is a great ship  . One not to miss is the pea soup & other Dutch foods at the Dutch Cafe included  id your fare ,Deck 3 mid ships opposite customer Relations Desk  .  They do sell alcohol drinks as well 

[mcrcruiser]

35 minutes ago, misguy said:

We just came back from Mariner's lunch the Captain said that there were over 2,000 mariners on board.  The seas are much calmer today, but that won't last.  Tomorrow will be about the same as the last two days.  We shot some video tours today of the empty restaurants, and they will get posted.  I am trying really hard to get caught up.  

Following your cruise report .Thanks for positing it . Would expect a lot of Mariners on Hawaii cruises & Trans Atlantic cruises . 2000 is about 2/3 of the pas on  your cruise . Did they have anything special for the Mariner luncheon or just order from the menu ?

Aloha & Mahalo 

Cliff

 

[mcrcruiser]

Hi Susan  looks like the entertainment is really good on your cruise 

 

Aloha

Cliff

[misguy]

24 minutes ago, mcrcruiser said:

Following your cruise report .Thanks for positing it . Would expect a lot of Mariners on Hawaii cruises & Trans Atlantic cruises . 2000 is about 2/3 of the pas on  your cruise . Did they have anything special for the Mariner luncheon or just order from the menu ?

Aloha & Mahalo 

Cliff

 

It was a special menu.  I will post it when I get caught up this far.

[dfish]

Seas are much calmer today.  My room steward said he’s been working the ships for 9 years and never got sick from the seas until last night.  
 

We had a great lunch in the Pinnacle Grill and then went to watercolor class .  Here’s my jellyfish.  

[misguy]

Here is another blog post 

https://www.travelingwithachair.com/blog/Hawaii24P2

 

[Haljo1935]

9 hours ago, mcrcruiser said:

... Did they have anything special for the Mariner luncheon or just order from the menu ?

Aloha & Mahalo 

Cliff

 

@misguy this is the menu from K'dam Dec 21 - Jan 6. We also had more than one- this was the 1st one.

Our selections

 

 

 

 

 

[Haljo1935]

10 hours ago, mcrcruiser said:

koningsdam is a great ship  . One not to miss is the pea soup & other Dutch foods at the Dutch Cafe included  id your fare ,Deck 3 mid ships opposite customer Relations Desk  .  They do sell alcohol drinks as well 

Grand Dutch Cafe is my happy place! I don't eat pea soup, but I agree theirs is fabulous. 

 

[Haljo1935]

15 hours ago, dmcfad2 said:

We are on the cruise after you and the daily events show a masquerade ball. Are they doing that on your cruise and, if so, what is it exactly? 

I do not recall having one Dec 21 - Jan 6. Is your cruise around Mardi Gras?

[crystalspin]

38 minutes ago, Haljo1935 said:

Is your cruise around Mardi Gras?

Fat Tuesday is Feb.13 and we sail Feb.17, but you may be on to something!