Holland America Koningsdam
Overview
The first of Holland America Line’s Pinnacle-class ships, the Koningsdam's design was inspired by music. The interior spaces feature smooth lines, lots of light and spacious gathering places with ocean vistas. Everywhere you turn, you'll see prints, paintings and sculptures of pop stars, musicians and instruments. The two-story World Stage theater provides a sparkling showcase for dance and music performances, and the entertainment complex called Music Walk™ gives guests a place to go and enjoy music of all kinds, from classical to jazz to rock.
The Koningsdam, launched in 2016, carries 2,686 guests with a crew of 1,036. Along with sister ships, the Nieuw Statendam and the Rotterdam, the Pinnacle Class ships are the largest of the Holland America fleet with twelve enclosed passenger decks. These are the biggest, most technologically advanced and most luxurious Holland America Line ships ever built.
From a winter and spring schedule departing Fort Lauderdale to sailing the islands of Hawaii or Tahiti, the Koningsdam switches seamlessly from Caribbean to Pacific cruises.
Awards for Holland America's Koningsdam
- 2019 Best Mid-Sized Cruise Ship - USA Today 10 Best Readers' Choice Awards
- 2018 Cruise Critic Editors' Rating of 5.0 out of 5.0
- 2017 Best New Ship - Travelage West Wave Awards
- 2017 LiveDesign Excellence Award for Venues, Theater or Performance: HAL Koningsdam's World Stage
Cabin Options
The ship's 12 enclosed passenger decks include 13 stateroom categories, consolidated by type below. Two new cabin types are the single cabin for solo travelers, and a family cabin that sleeps five. All cabins come furnished with plush Euro-Top mattresses, safe, mini-bar, hair dryer and flat-screen TVs.
* Images shown may not reflect the actual cabin you'll be booking.
Entertainment & Activities
In the evening, the 270-degree wraparound screen of the World Stage presents shows that are a mix of music, dancing and movies. The onboard dancers and musicians put on Broadway-style productions.
For music after the evening meal, guests wander over to the Music Walk just outside the main dining room. The B.B. King's Blues Club plays Memphis R&B. For dueling pianos, there's the Billboard Onboard where two pianists play popular favorites and lead sing-alongs.
For the more active guests, there are also pickleball tournaments, fitness classes, basketball, cornhole, and more. Additional excitement can be found on deck 3, where the casino offers a selection of slot machines and gaming tables, as well as regular tournaments such as Texas Hold 'em.
Dining Options
Holland America Line is known for its culinary excellence and has a long-standing Culinary Council drawn from leading chefs worldwide, who advise on the food served on the ships. Vegan and gluten-free options are available throughout the ship, and Holland America offers special menus for kids in the Dining Room and the Lido Market.
Included Dining
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- Main Dining Room - A two-story dining venue open for breakfast, lunch and dinner with a stunning wine tower as the centerpiece, the dining room offers a variety of menu options, including vegetarian and locally-inspired cuisine. Dinners can be ordered in five courses with recommended wines.
- Lido Market - Buffet format open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Lido is a marketplace-style buffet in a cafeteria setting, where passengers select items from five themed stations, along with several made-to-order options. At breakfast, guests will find an omelet station, fresh orange juice, eggs and pancakes. Lunch includes international cuisine, and for dinner, the buffet serves the same menu items as the main dining room.
- Grand Dutch Cafe - The food is free here, but the specialty coffees and the beer on tap are not, nor are some of the sweet Dutch treats. This cafe specializes in Dutch dishes, which might sound a little strange to non-Dutch palates. You'll find pickled herring, a type of french fry (friets) in mayo and a veal ragout sandwich, plus plenty of pancake variations.
- Dive-In Grill - On the Lido Deck, you can find the snack foods you crave at the Dive-In Grill: hamburgers, pizza, sandwiches and hot dogs.
- Explorations Cafe - Sharing space with the Crow's Nest at the top of the ship, Explorations Cafe offers snacks throughout the day including fruit cups, yogurts and pastries in the morning; finger sandwiches and cookies midday; and sweets in the evening.
- New York Deli and Pizza - In this snack bar located near the Lido pool, the pizzas are made-to-order with various toppings or guests can pick their own ingredients. The thin-crust pies come out piping hot in individual-sized portions and can be paired with salads and desserts.
- Afternoon Tea - Served on all Holland America ships, this is a tradition to enjoy with a variety of teas, cakes, biscuits and finger sandwiches.
Specialty Dining
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- Pinnacle Grill - Truly a pinnacle of dining experiences, Pinnacle Grill restaurant resembles a good steakhouse with rich, plush decor and wine bottles lining one wall. This restaurant places a heavy emphasis on excellent meat dishes, and serves meals on the finest china and crystal. A premier dining venue, the Pinnacle also has an extensive international wine list. Cost is $35 per person.
- Rudi's Sel de Mer - The French-styled restaurant serves up seafood in a traditional brasserie setting, in which fresh fish and shellfish are brought to your table so you can choose. Sel de Mer serves classics such as escargots bourguignonne, bouillabaisse and salt-crusted whole fish, sometimes procured locally at the pier. Pricing is ala carte.
- Tamarind - Food at Tamarind is Pan-Asian with dishes from Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, China and Vietnam. A large variety of Asian delicacies, from dim sum to sushi and curry, are served every night.
- Canaletto - Named after a famous Italian artist, this Italian-themed restaurant serves a variety of Italian and Mediterranean specialties. Appetizers might include antipasti, risotto or beef carpaccio; pasta dishes include shrimp ravioli and gnocchi.
- Morimoto by Sea - artfully presented fresh fish dishes, including sushi, as well as delightful desserts are served in this pop-up experience from Chef Masaharu Morimoto, Holland America's Global Fresh Fish Ambassador.
- G Gelato - Serving scoops of gelato in an array of flavors.
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