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HOLLAND AMERICA KONINGSDAM | LIKES and DISLIKES |Our FIRST HAL Cruise

Sharon at Sea Travel
Sharon at Sea Travel
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πŸ‘οΈ 85K viewsπŸ“… 3 years ago⏱️ 22:05

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Editorial Summary

Travel creators Sharon and Jamie share their experiences from their first cruise with Holland America on the Koningsdam. They highlight several positive aspects of the voyage, including efficient elevators, convenient and included room service, and high quality cabin amenities such as ample storage and electrical outlets. They also praise the lack of long lines at Guest Services and the talent of the professional dancers in the theater shows. However, the creators note several disappointments. They found the bathroom toilet design uncomfortable and criticized the limited selection of daytime activities. They also expressed dissatisfaction with the generic nature of the bars, the limited coffee options, and the buffet service style where condiments are not easily accessible. Furthermore, they felt the dining hours were too restrictive and the food options were repetitive. Finally, they offer differing opinions on the Music Walk, with Jamie expressing frustration over obstructed views in the rock room and a lack of musical variety in the piano and blues venues.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Koningsdam
Barely Crispy
All-time creator consensus for Koningsdam
Solid Strip

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

What This Creator Said
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❀️ Best for CoupleFirst-Time Cruiser

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

the elevators weren't crowded every time we needed to grab an elevator we walked out there pushed the button it came fairly quickly

almost all of it is included in the fair of your cruise you don't pay extra except for a few things

the toilet was set up in such a weird way that when you sat on it normally your knee was pressing into the the wall of the shower

the activities and or maybe lack of activities very limited um for the ship

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Wait until the second day to visit Guest Services to avoid crowds.
βœ“Ask for condiments on the side in the buffet to avoid soggy food.
βœ“Consider the limited dining hours when planning your meals.

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

limited activities β€” Expect fewer daytime activities; focus on shows and music walk.
dining hours β€” Plan around limited main dining room hours; use buffet and deli.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat did the creators like and dislike about their first Holland America cruise?
QIs the Holland America Koningsdam suitable for first-time cruisers?
QHow does the music walk experience compare to other cruise lines?

Topics Covered

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