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Koningsdam Cruise Review to Mexico

Cruises: 7+ cruises
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 28

Overall rating:

4 out of 5
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Koningsdam

7 Night Baja Peninsula & Sea Of Cortez (San Diego Roundtrip)

Sail date: January 06, 2024

Ship: Koningsdam

Cabin type: Inside

Cabin number: 7129

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 10 months ago

Review summary

This cruise was a quick, relaxing getaway for my husband and me to get away from the job, house and kids and reconnect. The low-key atmosphere made it easy. It was a very enjoyable week.

Embarkation

4 out of 5
Very easy and efficient. My only suggestion to make it better would be to provide cover for the standing crowd outside the cruiseport terminal to keep guests out of the sun. It wasn't a problem for us in winter (mild temps), but I can imagine it's terrible during the rest of the year.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

2 out of 5
My one and only criticism of the whole cruise experience was the food. While it was plentiful and decent quality, there was no taste. I understand that it's necessary to withhold a lot of spice in order to feed the masses, most of us like seasoning and some spice. Overall, the food was very bland and tasteless. I heard many of the passengers on the ship complaining of the same thing.

Onboard Activities

4 out of 5
I really enjoyed the music in the dueling piano bar and Rolling Stones lounge.

Entertainment

3 out of 5
The comedian and dance shows were good. I didn't enjoy the pianist....just not my flavor.

Children's Programs

No kids on the cruise

Service and Staff

4 out of 5
Our room stewards, Reiss and Anis were great. Everyone else was good.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5
Great. It was very easy to get around.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
Loved the cabin! It was the best inside room I've ever had on a cruise (10+).

Ship tip

Know that it is an older crowd and don't expect a party ship. It's great for a relaxing, low-key vacation.

Ports of call

San Diego, California

5 out of 5
Great city and the cruise port was convenient and easy to maneuver.

Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

4 out of 5
A lot of street vendors and it can be overwhelming to feel "accosted" getting off the ship. Other than that, it was fun.

Pichilingue (La Paz), Mexico

4 out of 5
No excursions. It was quiet and nice.

Loreto, Mexico

4 out of 5
No excursion. Long walk to get anywhere, but the people were friendly.

Disembarkation

5 out of 5
So quick and easy!! Very impressive.

Traveler Photos

Enjoying our ship time!
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6 Comments

dkcl99     1 month ago

Thanks for the very helpful review. It was detailed and balanced.

Ladyjunecliff     10 months ago

Thanks for your honest review. Glad you got some vacay that was relaxing,as that’s HAL

Gwbigdog     10 months ago

Thanks for sharing

javawoody     10 months ago

Thanks for the review

cruising2004     10 months ago

Glad you were able to escape for a few days. Thanks for your review.

Niavlys     10 months ago

Thanks for your review and advice