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Koningsdam Cruise Review to Hawaii

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Overall rating:

4.6 out of 5
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Koningsdam

18 Night Circle Hawaii (San Diego Roundtrip)

Sail date: January 30, 2024

Ship: Koningsdam

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 7134

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 9 months ago

Review summary

A few days of rough weather on the way to Hawaii, but the Koningsdam rode well. Many activities filled the days. Educational series were excellent and well received. Ports were good. Missed Kauai due to high winds and seas. Return sail had many activities again. Seas were calm. Food excellent throughout.

Embarkation

5 out of 5
Well organized. Smooth embark.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5
Food was excellent in all venues. Staff was awesome in main dining room and in Lido restaurant.

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5
Fitness center is excellent and well run by Zane. Recommend moving to 24/7 vice opening/closing times of 6am & 9pm. Lecture series were all very good and well attended: Ships on the return and Hawaiin History & Culture both ways.

Entertainment

4 out of 5
The ones we attended were very good.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
Waiters (Wahyu & Suarsana), room stewards (Putu & Hari), Lido staff (Ana, Emily, Mia, Bliss) all were outstanding and did above and beyond.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5
Ship's layout and design were very good. The K rides well in rough seas. The ship was very clean and well maintained.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
Room was comfortable and always kept clean by our outstanding room stewards (Putu & Hari). Size was sufficient.

Ship tip

Dress in nice clothes when in the main restaurants. Jeans, shorts, sweatshirts, etc are not appropriate.

Ports of call

Honolulu, Oahu

5 out of 5
Did our own thing. Took local bus to Japanese Shrine and to Punch bowl. Been to Honolulu before.

Kahului, Maui

5 out of 5
Rented a car and visited Volcano. Excellent day.

Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

4 out of 5
No excursion. Walked around town and took local shuttle. Lots of shops and eateries.

Hilo, Hawaii

4 out of 5
Big city. Excellent excursion to volcano, lava tube, black sand beach and volcano national park through Trip Advisor. Hanibal was our guide and was excellent.

Ensenada, Mexico

2 out of 5
Tourest trap. Mainly shops and eateries. Didn't find an excursion that interested us.

Disembarkation

5 out of 5
Transfer to airport. Well organized and smooth exit.
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5 Comments

Ladyjunecliff     7 months ago

Thanks for your review!

Gwbigdog     8 months ago

Thanks for sharing

javawoody     9 months ago

Thanks for your review,

karlgrgurich     9 months ago

Sounds awesome

HeavySeas     9 months ago

Thanks for sharing and glad you enjoyed your cruise

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