Koningsdam Review

5.0 / 5.0
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Relaxed Modern Cool Luxury with 5 Star Service and Food

Review for Norwegian Fjords Cruise on Koningsdam
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10+ Cruises • Age 50s

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Sail Date: Aug 2016
Cabin: Verandah Stateroom
Traveled with children

It was with some trepidation we took our first Holland America Line cruise after reading the reviews here. Having experienced a near perfect holiday, I am writing this review to try and add some balance to the negative reviews.

To add background, we are a family of 4 with two children aged 11 and 7. This was our 11th family cruise having previously sailed with Royal Caribbean, Celebrity and Carnival.

Koningsdam is a stunning ship with varied and high quality food choices, friendly staff, great evening entertainment offerings and a relaxed but non "stuffy" vibe. We loved our 7 days on-board.

Cabin Review

Verandah Stateroom

Cabin V

The best bathroom/shower we have enjoyed at sea. Easily enough storage space for a family of 4 and large flat screen TV. The restricted view balcony was disappointing but not a deal breaker.

Port Reviews

Stavanger

Pretty enough but not a huge amount to do. Plenty of local and cheap boat excursions to Pulpit Rock. Again, far better value than with HAL.

Oslo

Great city with so much to do.

We loved Vigeland Sculpture Park and the Folkemuseum (ferry ride required)

Amsterdam

So much to do in this beautiful city. Book ahead for Anne Frank House and Rijksmuseum.

Flam

Booked train ourselves and cycled down. Stunning views.

Book train directly and well in advance and save a fortune on HAL prices. Unless you book an excursion or plan your own there is not much to do in Flam as picturesque as it is.

Cycling down is 20km and is tough in places but is a gorgeous ride for those able. Book cycles with the cafe in Myrdal before you travel. If not able to travel just get the train both ways,

Kristiansand

Pretty little town with good walking options.

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