Amsterdam to Arctic Cruise Reviews

Out of maybe twenty cruises, this was probably our favorite. A new ship, a route we've wanted to do for three years, and good weather. We booked through HAL this time. No big box rebate, but the PCC knew all about HAL and always answered the phone after a few rings. We booked the cheapest veranda and then signed up for Club Orange, which allowed us to move to a V category with a bigger ...

Overall, this was an enjoyable ship without too many highs or lows. The Cabin Our inside cabin met all needs. While there wasn’t much room for anything beyond the bed, it was comfortable. The room was quiet. There were enough USB ports, both bedside and at the dressing table. The flat screen TV was large and well-positioned for viewing from bed. I appreciated the shower, which was ...

The Koningsdam is a beautiful new ship. The crew is also new, therefore still needs to be fully trained. The service in dining room is quite slow requiring 2+ hours for dinner. The dining room food is good, but not excellent. The Tamarind however is excellent. There are premium dining venues that are poorly attended. There should be more included dining options. The Lido table cleaning is ...

We chose this cruise for the destination, Norway all the way to above the Arctic circle. We also wanted to experience a new ship after seven previous HAL cruises. As usual, the demographic is "mature". There were over 800 Dutch passengers due to publicity and promotion in the Netherlands. We enjoyed the cruise very much, aided by exceptional weather and smooth seas. Here are our hits and ...