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Koningsdam Cruise Review to Mexico

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Reviews: 9
Helpful Votes: 450

Overall rating:

4.5 out of 5
Koningsdam

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: 2 years 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!!

Ship tip

Take the stairs and visit the Grand Dutch Cafe regularly.

Ports of call

San Diego, California Did not visit port

Only embarked/disembarked

Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

4 out of 5
Snorkeling was beautiful, harassment by local peddlers prevented a 10 rating.

Mazatlan, Mexico

5 out of 5
Did not do an excursion, did local sightseeing.

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

4 out of 5
Did a couple excursions which were great, did not like the overzealous local peddlers.

Disembarkation

5 out of 5
Quick, easy and ahead of schedule.

Traveler Photos

Merry Christmas from PV Towel art continued Towel art...again Towel art Merry Christmas from Koningsdam MDR deck 3 floral arrangement Sunset cruise
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6 Comments

Gwbigdog    2 years ago

Thanks for sharing your cruise

byhisgrace    2 years ago

Thanks for your review

cdavid46    2 years ago

Thanks for your review. Have not done a HAL cruise but the availability of gelato is pushing me hard to book one!

WhippetMum    2 years ago

Glad you enjoyed your cruise

AuntPinkie    2 years ago

Appreciate your feedback. Glad you enjoyed the first leg of your trip.

javawoody    2 years ago

Thanks for sharing

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