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Koningsdam Cruise Review to Coastal - West Coast

Cruises: 7+ cruises
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 16

Overall rating:

4.7 out of 5
Koningsdam

7 Night Classic California Coast (San Diego Roundtrip)

Sail date: November 05, 2022

Ship: Koningsdam

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 6054

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 1 year ago

Review summary

I loved this cruise. I love all the prior cruises I’ve been on. I avoid negative people on the ship. People complain about the smallest things (one man complained that he didn’t get all of his TV channels). TV! Really? I wanted to tell him to help clean cabins for 18 hours a day, but didn’t waste my breath. If you can’t unwind on a beautiful ship with beautiful scenery, and eating amazing food, then please stay home. So the rest of us can enjoy. Life is way too short.

Embarkation

5 out of 5
Very easy process. Your given an arrival time. You show up. You answer their questions. Then in a short while your on the boat and enjoying yourself. It’s that easy.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5
Great food. A wide selection and delicious. If you can’t find something to eat then something is wrong. Pinnacle is excellent. Nice variety menu in dining room. Love the hamburgers and pizza.

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5
My favorite is the Crow’s nest. Mellow area to read and have a drink. BB King, and Rolling Stone Band are marvelous. The dance company was a nice experience.

Entertainment

5 out of 5
See above. All the shows make you feel good to be alive.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
All staff bend over backwards to make you happy.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5
Very, very clean. Like the decor and art work.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
Love the modern room and bathroom. Especially the shower. Great to have a veranda.

Ship tip

Relax. Don’t be uptight. This is vacation. Not everything will be perfect.

Ports of call

San Diego, California

5 out of 5
Arrived two days early. Went to the zoo and Little Italy. City tour on the day of departure.

Catalina Island, California

5 out of 5
No excursion. Walked around the quaint town of Avalon.

Santa Barbara, California

5 out of 5
I’ll still give it 5 stars despite it raining the entire time. But, at least I didn’t have to work.

San Francisco, California

5 out of 5
Alcatraz and Sausalito tour was excellent. You can’t beat S.F.

Ensenada, Mexico

1 out of 5
Glad this was only $40 for the city tour and shopping. But, got to see a different city.

Disembarkation

5 out of 5
Easy. Just pay attention. Listen and ask questions if you don’t know.
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7 Comments

byhisgrace    1 year ago

wl1962    1 year ago

Did the guest pay for tv? Yes he did and deserves to get it. I doubt you volunteered $50 to compensate for what he did not get.as to working 19 hrs a day cleaning cabins, they work hard long hours but not 18 a day. Also they are paid and voluntarily work these jobs. I do not feel sorry for them, I am not so arrogant to pity someone for working hard to make a better life for them and their family. I worked 60 hrs a week and am now retired at 60 yrs old and have Ben on 7 cruises in past year. Don’t judge people for what they want on their vacations, he wanted to watch tv and is his right since he paid for it. Quite arrogant of you to judge other people wants and life choices because you are willing to accept less and say you are happy with less than excellent for you and your family

Gwbigdog    1 year ago

Thanks for sharing your cruise

GSSI    1 year ago

Well said.

javawoody    1 year ago

Appreciate the feedback

WhippetMum    1 year ago

Thanks for your feedback and positive attitude

AuntPinkie    1 year ago

Appreciate your detailed review and positive attitude. Glad you enjoyed your cruise.

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