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Koningsdam Cruise Review to Mexico

Haljo1935

Contributor Level: Second Mate

Cruises: 7+ cruises

Reviews: 9

Helpful Votes: 442

Overall rating:

4.5 out of 5

7 Night Mexican Riviera (San Diego Roundtrip)

Sail date: November 26, 2022

Ship: Koningsdam

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 4156

Traveled as: Singles/Friends

Reviewed: 1 year ago

Review summary

First week of a B2B Mexican Riviera on the Koningsdam. First time on this ship. Weather was nice, which of course the cruise line doesn't control (lol) but always seems to impact reviews and experience. Same excursions that were offered 6 years ago, but still lovely. Ship was as expected on HAL with an added bonus of Christmas decor. The decorations slightly helped offset the overpowering smell of paint and varnish...ugh.

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Quick with no issues

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

4 out of 5

Staff failed to collect breakfast room service cards one night which caused extremely long lines the following morning.

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

Did not utilize

Sun Deck

5 out of 5

Beautiful views and ZERO crowds.

Entertainment

Did not attend any shows

Children's Programs

Did not travel with children

Service and Staff

4 out of 5

Cabin stewards Jamie and Sigit were wonderful. Wait staff were mostly attentive but understaffed.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Entire shio was clean. Saw and smelled (ugh) sanding, painting and varnishing.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Cabin was clean. Balcony was HUGE (purposely selected this cabin for the double balcony - it did not dissapoint; could have comfortably fit 10 people on it!!