Excellent Coastal Cruise

Koningsdam Cruise Review to Coastal - West Coast

Cruises: 7+ cruises
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 35

Overall rating:

4.8 out of 5
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Koningsdam

7 Night Classic California Coast (San Diego Roundtrip)

Sail date: October 31, 2021

Ship: Koningsdam

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 2 years ago

Review summary

First time doing this California Coastal Cruise and we will repeat as often as possible; maybe next time Santa Barbara will be open. So happy to be back cruising after two years of Covid isolation!

Embarkation

4 out of 5
Still ramping up from Covid shut-down and boarding the same time as Disney, we had to wait in line for approximately an hour, but it was not unpleasant because we were so happy to finally be able to cruise again!

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5
The food was as excellent as ever. Service was fast, fabulous and enthusiastic.

Onboard Activities

4 out of 5
Jacuzzis were top notch.

Entertainment

4 out of 5
The Lincoln Center Players were outstanding, as were the BB King Blues Band. The comics - not so much.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
HAL has always had the very best ship personnel and this trip proved the rule.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5
First time aboard this ship and we love it! Very well planned out and executed design and fittings. We will definitely book again.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Ship tip

Check out the Dutch Cafe!

Ports of call

San Diego, California

5 out of 5

Ensenada, Mexico

5 out of 5

San Francisco, California

5 out of 5
It was sunny and warm in San Francisco! Great walking right from the ship and pedicabs available when you tire.

Catalina Island, California

5 out of 5
Easy ride to land with great walking along the waterfront. Lovely place.

Disembarkation

5 out of 5
Easy peasy and fast disembarkation as we had already completed customs in S.F.
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9 Comments

Cruisers4Lyfe     3 months ago

Thanks for sharing

Gwbigdog    2 years ago

Thanks for sharing your cruise.

lululg    2 years ago

Holland America never disappoints. After not cruising for over two years, it is a joy to be aboard again. The Koningsdam is gorgeous and the staff as nice as ever if that's possible. 😊 The entertainment is wonderful, especially for this music lover. Everything from stunning classical quartet to memory- stirring rock and roll!

AuntPinkie    2 years ago

Appreciate your feedback. Glad you enjoyed your cruise.

izrgreen    2 years ago

Thank you for taking the time to write a review

4Goodtimes    2 years ago

Nice review, thanks.

hollysmomtravel    2 years ago

Thanks for sharing

javawoody    2 years ago

Thanks for the review and sharing your experience

cruising2004    2 years ago

Thank you for sharing your experience

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