Koningsdam Review
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We chose this sailing to celebrate some family events and experience the Koningsdam.
Embarkation
Traveling 7 day leg from Amsterdam with mobility impaired family member. Smooth embarkation process. A storm in the North Sea resulted in a delayed sailing until the next afternoon and we were given a revised itinerary at check-in. We were bringing extra wine on board so after going through security we declared our bottles and were given a receipt to bring along to dinner with the wine. Our luggage arrived soon after and we were off to lunch and to explore the beautiful ship.
Cabin Review
Verandah Stateroom
Liked the sleek lines and decor. Plenty of storage, luggage fit under the bed, USB and plugs above night stand were convenient, loved the walk in shower. It seemed a little smaller than veranda cabins on other HAL ships but worth the trade-off for the shower. It was next to a needed HC stateroom for our family (5152) and when we opened the divider the combined balconies made for a huge balcony. The HC room was also well designed with needed room for mobility equipment.
Port Reviews
Amsterdam
So much to do in Amsterdam. Of course the favorites- Rijks Museum, Hermitage, and Van Gogh. If you have already visited these go to the Tropen Museum a bit off the city center. It offers both historical and ethnic exhibits from exotic parts of the world. The address is Linnaeusstraat 2 and from Central Station you can take tram 9 or 14, exit at Alexanderplein. It is handicap accessible, has children friendly exhibits, open Tu-Sun from 10-5 and offers audio tours in English, French, and German.
Bergen
What a beautiful city, especially on a sunny day. Take the funicular up Mt Florin for a spectacular view. It is accessible even with a mobility scooter. Be sure to have ice cream when you are at the top. Explore the historical buildings once you return and do a little shopping. Great photo opportunities
Geiranger
A very scenic spot. Rent Twizy electric two seater car to explore on your own. Book online for one-three hours. The cars are two seaters with the back seat passenger straddling the driver seat. GPS audio guide available in five languages. The office is located in the Visitor Center. You can drive Eagle Bend, go up to Dalsnibba, stop at the Fjord center, or visit westerns Farm for waffles.
Eidfjord
not much to do if you just stay in the immediate area