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Koningsdam Cruise Review

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4.6 out of 5
Koningsdam

35 Night Hawaii Tahiti & Marquesas (San Diego Roundtrip)

Sail date: February 17, 2024

Ship: Koningsdam

Cabin type: Inside

Cabin number: 8182

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 6 months ago

Review summary

This was a cruise that was rescheduled twice during Covid. It was on our bucket list to go to Hawaii in the French Polynesian. Although Hawaii was beautiful, the French Polynesian was stunning.

Embarkation

4 out of 5

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

The Dining Room

5 out of 5

We had a table of six, and rarely over an hour for all of us to eat, which I thought was pretty reasonable. Nice selection of food. And on the 35 day cruise, I believe we had lobster included on the menu three times.

Dive-In

5 out of 5

The burgers were very good. They were not greasy at all, and they were nice and thick. The hotdogs were very similar to Costco hotdogs very good. And I had a chicken sandwich and I thought it was very tasty.

Lido Market

5 out of 5

I found the food was very tasty and had a nice selection

Explorations Café

4 out of 5

The coffee is good in the views are always nice in the crows nest

Onboard Activities

4 out of 5

Sea View Pool

5 out of 5

Hot tubs were consistently about 102°, sometimes warmer. The pool generally was between 85 and 90. Only had an issue one time at the pool got dirty/cloudy and I mentioned it to a staff member that I hadn’t swam in it in two days because I didn’t feel comfortable swimming in water like that. By the next morning, it was crystal clear she was taking care of very quickly.

Entertainment

4 out of 5

World Stage

5 out of 5

We really enjoyed the comedian. Jeff and Ric Steele was also had great performances.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
It always seems to amaze me with the staff on Holland . They were very friendly and really seemed to enjoy what they do and they’re happy to be there.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5
For ship it size it was spotless they do amazing job

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
Very nice room. The air conditioning system worked flawlessly. Everything was great.

Ship tip

Try to take advantage of all the different music venues provided on the ship they’re quite enjoyable. They have a nice gym. The hot tubs are usually 102° so they’re nice. The pool at the aft is heated usually warmer than the midship pool.

Ports of call

Papeete, Tahiti

4 out of 5
Did a three hour tour on the island saw some amazing things probably the most amazing waterfall

Honolulu, Oahu

5 out of 5
The first day here, we went to Waikiki Beach and walked all around downtown. There’s lots of things to see and a few museums that were open to the public for free. The best thing about Hawaii is the temperature! No humidity and it’s a very comfortable temperature walking around. At night on our first day, we did a sunset, cruise aboard Honolulu star and it was fabulous. The second day we hike Diamondhead at eight in the morning and then in the afternoon. Rented a car and toured partly around the island. Can’t wait to do this island again.

BAHIA D OPUNOHA, MOOREA, FRENCH POLYNESIA

5 out of 5
We have visited well over 100 ports on our 30 cruises that we’ve done I have to say this is definitely by far our most favourite you can swim/snorkel with stingrays black tip and reef sharks. The water is like swimming in an aquarium.

Raiatea, French Polynesia

5 out of 5
Took a water taxi over to the island to snorkel. It was amazing.

San Diego, California

5 out of 5
We flew in from Detroit Michigan had a very nice flight on Delta. Arrived in San Diego international airport. The process was very quick efficient. They had it all organized outside for taxis Ubers well organized.

Cross The Equator

4 out of 5

Cross International Dateline

4 out of 5

Hilo, Hawaii

4 out of 5
We did two hour tour and then hit a beach. Saw a bunch of fish, a turtle snorkelling it was very nice.

Nawiliwili, Kauai

3 out of 5

Fakarava, Tuamotu Archipelago

5 out of 5
Again, another very enjoyable port. Just took a five dollar taxi ride to a public beach swim with some sharks and snorkelled a little bit.

Disembarkation

4 out of 5
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