Trip Bacon β€” The secret ingredient to the perfect getaway logo

HAL Koningsdam | Verandah Stateroom Full Tour & Review 4K | Holland America Line

Harr Travel
Harr Travel
πŸ…Authority
πŸ‘οΈ 63K viewsπŸ“… 4 years ago⏱️ 6:48

Key Moments

Editorial Summary

The creator provides a detailed tour and comparison of various verandah stateroom categories aboard the Holland America Line ship, Koningsdam. The video begins with an overview of the standard balcony categories, noting that while the interior layouts are similar, the primary differences lie in their location on the ship and the size of the balconies. The tour covers the functional aspects of the room, including storage solutions like hanging space, shelving, and under bed storage. The creator highlights the bathroom improvements, specifically mentioning the large shower and vanity storage. The walkthrough continues into the main living area, detailing the bed configurations, interactive television, and the availability of power outlets and USB ports. A significant portion of the video is dedicated to comparing the standard balconies found in categories VA through VH with the larger V category staterooms. These premium rooms feature different interior layouts and significantly larger, angled balconies that offer wider views of the ocean. The creator concludes by emphasizing the benefits of private veranda spaces, such as enjoying fresh air and room service, and recommends using interactive deck plans to select the ideal room for specific travel needs.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Koningsdam
Seriously Tasty
All-time creator consensus for Koningsdam
Solid Strip

This review is more positive than the all-time creator consensus.

What This Creator Said
Creator RecommendsCabin / Ship TourπŸ…Authority Creator
Veteran Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

this particular one it is absolutely huge so still the same furniture you're gonna have the tables the table with the chairs and ottomans but what you get here is a ton more space

to me this is one of those spaces that's quite a bit of an improvement with this class of ship

i'm six six i'm a big guy i've got enough room to move around in here

it's really all about that incredible ocean view the fresh air and your private space

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Use interactive deck plans on Harr Travel to pick the perfect room
βœ“Book category V balconies for significantly more outdoor space
βœ“Work with a travel advisor for longer cruises
βœ“Bring a Euro converter to utilize all available outlets

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Storage space on longer cruises β€” There is quite a bit of storage, including hanging storage, shelves, and drawers, which goes a long way on a voyage.
Shower size for larger people β€” The shower is large enough for a 6'6" person to move around comfortably.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the difference between standard and category V balconies?
QHow much storage is available in a HAL Verandah Stateroom?
QIs the bathroom size improved on Koningsdam?
QWhat features are included in the cabin?

Topics Covered

Cabin Balcony3Β½ Happy BaconCabin Interior3 Happy BaconItinerary Route2Β½ Happy BaconBooking Process4 Happy BaconShip Condition4 Happy Bacon
How to read the Trip Bacon Score
Happy Bacon β€” creators loved this aspect
Sad Bacon β€” creators took issue with this
Meh β€” no strong opinion either way

Scale: 0–5 strips in half-step increments. 0 = β€œmeh”, 5 = β€œbacon bliss”. Aggregated from creator-review sentiment, weighted by channel expertise.

About our Bacon Score methodology

Video content sourced from the creator's original upload. Watch on YouTube