Good Time, Mostly for the Views. Not incredible though.

Item: Koningsdam
Rating: 4
Author: mehdikajbaf

Koningsdam Cruise Review to Alaska - Inside Passage

mehdikajbaf

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 1 cruise (first)

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 16

Overall rating:

4 out of 5

Verified Review

7 Night Alaskan Inside Passage (Vancouver Roundtrip)

Sail date: September 02, 2023

Ship: Koningsdam

Cabin type: Oceanview

Cabin number: 1059

Traveled as: Large Group

Reviewed: 8 months ago

Review summary

Great trip for older folk looking to see Alaska and have a relaxing time. Less good for those looking for an exciting and action packed trip. Alaska is gorgeous, and maybe this is the most accessible way to see it.

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5

Tamarind was amazing. Buffet was good. I found the rules around the Premium Drink packages very annoying and inconsistent. For example a water came in 2 pack and counted as 2 drinks. A beer and a coke cost the same, even though coke is free in the buffet. You really had to play the game. Wait times were too long as well.

Onboard Activities

2 out of 5

Very little to do on board. The basketball/pickle/soccer court was very nice, but it was mostly too cold to use. The pools were very small and crowded.

Entertainment

2 out of 5

Just one show "Humanity" was worth seeing.

Children's Programs

1 out of 5

Nothing for my baby. I get that 1 years old is very young, but I wish the daycare had something for kids under 3.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Amazing people, very happy to help. Bartenders were very slow though.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Ship tip

It's a great time if you are there to see Alaska and have a chill time. Definitely not a party/activity driven boat. It's almost all elderly people and the ship is geared to that audience.

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