Extremely disappointing entertainment

Item: Koningsdam
Rating: 3.5
Author: Denver1956

Koningsdam Cruise Review

Denver1956

Contributor Level: Second Mate

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Cruises: 7+ cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 4

Overall rating:

3.5 out of 5

7 Night Alaskan Inside Passage (Vancouver Roundtrip)

Sail date: September 17, 2022

Ship: Koningsdam

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 2 years ago

Review summary

The entertainment onboard is extremely boring. Step One Dance 4 of 7 nights. No production shows. Main activity is trivia. We plan to cancel our next HAL cruise.

Embarkation

3 out of 5

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

4 out of 5

Onboard Activities

1 out of 5

Entertainment

1 out of 5

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Ship Quality

4 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

4 out of 5

Ship tip

If you cruise for the onboard experience, reconsider any cruise on Holland America. We have been on 3 cruises with HAL this year. The entertainment is pathetic. Four of seven nights the main stage has Step One dance shows. At least one night is BBC Earth projected on the screen. Daytime activities are primarily trivia, but they offer how to identify animal tracks, flower arranging, origami, coloring for adults. BORING!!! One movie per day, on the deck at 9:30 pm.

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Ports of call

Juneau, Alaska

4 out of 5

Cruise Tracy Arm Fjord, Alaska

2 out of 5

Skagway, Alaska

4 out of 5

Cruise Inside Passage, Alaska

3 out of 5

Cruise Glacier Bay

5 out of 5

Ketchikan, Alaska

4 out of 5

Vancouver (Canada Place), British Columbia

3 out of 5

Disembarkation

3 out of 5

9 Comments

Gwbigdog 2 years ago

Thanks for sharing your cruise.

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KatsCruises 2 years ago

My Daughter in law and I were recently on the Koningsdam and enjoyed all 18 days of the cruise. We had to take into consideration crew shortages, due to visas taking up to 6 months to process, and supply line shortages. But just being on the water was so Nice. One thing that I enjoy about HAL is that I have the ability to entertain myself, and the opportunity to meet new people. I hope you find a cruiseline that you feel comfortable cruising with.

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Somersetsteve 2 years ago

I can honestly say that the Rolling Stone Rock Room band were amongst the best live bands I have ever seen.

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Cwms 2 years ago

Try a Disney Cruise.

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AuntPinkie 2 years ago

Sorry this cruise was so disappointing that you feel the need to cancel your upcoming one. Hope you find the wonder of cruising again.

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lindabell5 2 years ago

What about the music walk?

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Gwbigdog 2 years ago

Thanks

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CruzeFan 2 years ago

Thanks for the review. With 51 cruises listed, and many on Holland America, I would’ve thought you would’ve been aware that entertainment on Holland America is not their strong point. Luckily traveling to Alaska does not require a lot of onboard entertainment due to the amazing scenery.

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javawoody 2 years ago

Thanks for sharing

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