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Thanks everyone!

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Have been told that you can use your phone in the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico as if you were in the States. What is your experience?

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Has anyone been on the Konigsdam recently and knows the price for unlimited laundry. Thanks!

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Thank you for sharing the excellent reviews. We love the Konigsdam also and will be boarding her for the second time this coming week.

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The most tasteful items I have seen on a cruise ship recently were on the Koningsdam and they were part of the Oprah collection. Looks like some of you are going to miss out Too bad.

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In order for HAL to compete today with other main stream cruise lines and to continue remaining afloat-literally and figuratively-they had to create this new class of ships and I am grateful that they did. Change can be good if we allow ourselves to find the positive in all cruising experiences. Nothing is perfect!

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We spent 21 days last year and will spend 11 days on her next month. Can’t wait to be back on this beautiful ship. Loved the dining venues!

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Thanks. Anyone there this month?

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Wondering where the Konigsdam is docking these days—Havensight or Crown Bay? Thanks!

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I am looking for a reliable car service to and from Port Everglades to a Hotel. There are four of us traveling together. Has anyone used one in the last year? Thanks .

We sailed on the Regal two years ago and we liked some aspects that HAL lacks such as the large Atrium where passengers can dance each night and the International Cafe that is located adjacent. We thought the layout and choices of their Lido were superior. The ship is about 100 feet longer than the Konigsdam and the verandas as stated above are tiny— no couch unless you book a mini suite which is similar to a HAL basic verandah. The food was mediocre at best in their MDR and we had a disappointing meal in their steakhouse—can’t remember the name. We did love Alfredo’s and went their often for lunch and a few dinners. Would we book it again? If the itinerary was such that we couldn’t get with HAL. And we are in love with the Konigsdam and can’t wait to sail on the Nieuw Statendam.

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Has anyone stayed at the Holiday Inn Express?

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In Philipsburg, Sint Maarten (Dutch side), Eurodam will berth at the big Dr. A.C. Wathey cruise & cargo facility

 

 

 

Will the Konigsdam be docking there as well in March?

Thanks!

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Thank you. Your replies alleviate any potential worries!

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Wondering how common it is to embark at one pier and disembark at another. We were on a b2b recently and that happened but it was a b2b so can see how that could occur. Our next is just 11 days and we will be parking at the Port rather than an off-site lot (which we have ruled out) so don’t want any surprises when we get back. It looks like HAL tends to dock at 18, 21, and 26. Since we have’t driven to the port in many years, do you know if the same parking garage services those piers? Thanks so much!

Thank you so much for the good news! We were on the Kdam this past Fall and felt that was a missing element of the Navigator and now it is reality. We sail on her again in March.

Love love love it on the Konigsdam! Dover sole was best ever and the lobster thermidor divine!

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Wondering if our discount applies if we take friends for dinner who are not 4*. I thought I heard somewhere it did but wanting to hear from anyone who has experience with this. Thanks!

In February 2010, the Rotterdam was not able to negotiate Rarotonga. Word was that a tender staff member had his elbow crushed by the tender trying to board passengers. The stop was immediately canceled. The crew member was taken to the island’s hospital.

In March 2010 we spent a lovely day there!

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"Darrin Bowland" maybe?

Yes!

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We were on board Koningsdam last month and current captain and hotel director indicated that they would be moving over to NS. Can't recall full names but Captain was Canadian think his first name was Daryn(?) and hotel director was Don.

We were recently on the Konigsdam and heard the same thing from the Captain himself and the Hotel Director during the Q and A. Wish I could remember their names--they were both great. Also the Cruise Director Carson and the Pinnacle Manager, Martyn were going as well. Wonder who will be taking their places. Actually those people should be on board now as it is my understanding that they were leaving for Palermo soon and may be there now.

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The Dutch Cafe on the Konigsdam is heavenly with its sandwiches, pea soup, and decadent desserts particularly the Konigsbol--a cream puff filled with chantilly cream and covered in chocolate! They have snacks, breakfast items and lunch along with a bar and coffee drinks. One of our favorite places on the ship due to its decor and choices.

Just for clarification--is the Sel de Mer meal in the Pinnacle a set meal or do you have menu choices?

RE: Koningsdam - any complaints of more-than-normal vibration on this ship? Have read some reviews with complaints of vibration. Stateroom is deck 4 near the aft of the ship.

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Didn't experience anything out of the ordinary and we were on 5 aft. Felt some when we were docking and not all the time. You should enjoy your time on this wonderful ship.

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You really like those aft pools on the Veendam and Rotterdam?

Absolutely not! I stand corrected!