Koningsdam Caribbean Itineraries Announced

[InTheWASide]

Just posted... like literally JUST posted... Was there 2 minutes ago and it wasn't posted. Refreshed and poof!

 

http://www.cruiseindustrynews.com/cruise-news/12407-koningsdam-to-homeport-at-port-everglades-for-winter-20162017.html

[rbp3072]

Now the wait begins to get them on the HAL site, haha.

[sail7seas]

One would think they would put them on their own site first???? :D

 

[kangforpres]

Thanks for the info

[Gail & Marty sailing away]

Thanks for the info ..

[PathfinderEss]

Thanks for the link. I'm with Sail's, surprised they didn't put that on Hal's own site first.

[rafinmd]

I'm booked on a Crystal World Cruise segment in Buenos Aires on 3/3/17. I've been thinking I do not want to fly from Baltimore anytime near the cruise and thought of doing a cruise out of Florida beforehand so I would be flying from Miami instead. I was also interested in the Konigsdam's solo cabins. I'd fly a couple of days before the Florida cruise because missing the ship would be unfortunate but not a disaster. It looks like the best fit would be the 10 day cruise on February 19 which would end March 1.

 

Do you think this sounds reasonable and is it reasonable to fly from FTL 2 days before a cruise in BA?

 

Roy

[EbayCruiser]

Thanks for posting! I have been checking HAL's website every day.

 

Now to decide between the November 2016 or the Feb. or March 2017 ten day sailings.

 

Can't wait to see the pricing!

[CruiserBruce]

Would also be looking hard at the late Feb, early March 2017 21 day Collectors. Don't expect we will be able to book until August or September of this year.

[sppunk]

The 10/11 day itineraries are decent. Any input on these on which is better for those that don't care about ocean sports/swimming?

 

Nov. 13, 2016

Half Moon Cay; Grand Turk; the exclusive cruise port of Amber Cove, Dominican Republic; Kralendijk, Bonaire; Willemstand, Curaçao; and Oranjestad, Aruba.

 

Nov. 23, 2016

Philipsburg; Castries, St. Lucia; Bridgetown, Barbados; Fort-de-France, Martinique; Basseterre; St. Thomas; and Half Moon Cay.

 

We aren't Caribbean people but will do one of these for the new ship.

[Krazy Kruizers]

Thank you for the information.

Now if HAL will get ALL Caribbean itineraries for fall 2016 on their site.

[sammiedawg]

I like the itineraries, ten or eleven days is so much better than the week long cruises. Hope to give this ship a whirl.

[Himself]

Thanks for the information.

[InTheWASide]

Would also be looking hard at the late Feb, early March 2017 21 day Collectors. Don't expect we will be able to book until August or September of this year.

 

Later today HAL got the press release up on their site and said they will be bookable "in April 2015". No specific date. So some point this month

[rkacruiser]

"Exclusive cruise port of Amber Cove"? Having been developed by Carnival Corporation, there will be other operating company vessels of CCL visiting this port.

 

Disappointing 10/11 day itineraries as far as I am concerned. Same old, same old. Simply a re-do/slight re-make of the Noordam/Oosterdam itineraries.

[CruiserBruce]

"Exclusive cruise port of Amber Cove"? Having been developed by Carnival Corporation, there will be other operating company vessels of CCL visiting this port.

 

Disappointing 10/11 day itineraries as far as I am concerned. Same old, same old. Simply a re-do/slight re-make of the Noordam/Oosterdam itineraries.

 

Haven't discovered any new islands in the Caribbean recently, have they?

[sppunk]

"Exclusive cruise port of Amber Cove"? Having been developed by Carnival Corporation, there will be other operating company vessels of CCL visiting this port.

 

Disappointing 10/11 day itineraries as far as I am concerned. Same old, same old. Simply a re-do/slight re-make of the Noordam/Oosterdam itineraries.

 

Start naming islands where that size of ship can go that's different ...

[sail7seas]

Haven't discovered any new islands in the Caribbean recently, have they?

 

:D My thoughts but actually Carnival has added some ports......

 

They developed Amber Cove, Grand Turk, Costa Maya, HMC, Princess Cays.......

 

I've always liked the ten and eleven day cruises. Just the right amount of time for a Caribbean cruise, I think. We did many Collectors (14 days) but with two days pre cruise and one day post that was often a bit longer than I wanted to be away.

 

[sppunk]

:D My thoughts but actually Carnival has added some ports......

 

They developed Amber Cove, Grand Turk, Costa Maya, HMC, Princess Cays.......

 

I've always liked the ten and eleven day cruises. Just the right amount of time for a Caribbean cruise, I think. We did many Collectors (14 days) but with two days pre cruise and one day post that was often a bit longer than I wanted to be away.

 

Any input into my previous question, I know you've visited many of these places. :)

 

We don't care about the water, more scenery and quiet styling.

[CruiserBruce]

Looking at the deck plans, it looks like there are actually less suites on Koningsdam. The SBs are only on the stern, and they are now putting SCs on the bow (top 2 or 3 decks). I didn't count, but it looks like less suites overall.

[NMJack]

Haven't discovered any new islands in the Caribbean recently, have they?

 

Cuba ? -- can't wait until the embargo is over so i can visit

[dfish]

I'm booked on a Crystal World Cruise segment in Buenos Aires on 3/3/17. I've been thinking I do not want to fly from Baltimore anytime near the cruise and thought of doing a cruise out of Florida beforehand so I would be flying from Miami instead. I was also interested in the Konigsdam's solo cabins. I'd fly a couple of days before the Florida cruise because missing the ship would be unfortunate but not a disaster. It looks like the best fit would be the 10 day cruise on February 19 which would end March 1.

 

Do you think this sounds reasonable and is it reasonable to fly from FTL 2 days before a cruise in BA?

 

Roy

 

I'd do it, Roy. I flew into BA two days before a cruise in January from Cleveland with no problem.

 

Flying from Miami makes the flight slightly shorter. My connection was from Atlanta and it was long, but bearable. But, separating that part from the Baltimore to Miami portion makes it even more bearable.

 

I'd love to be able to do this.

 

Debbie

Edited April 2, 2015 by dfish

[Oceanwench]

I got the release at 1:27 p.m. from the PR department. I've been waiting anxiously for it!

 

Excited to see that there's an overnight in Fort Lauderdale before a short cruise to HMC and Nassau.

I'm hoping it's for some kind of inaugural festivities and a cruise for the media and special guests.

That's what Princess, MSC and Royal Caribbean have done, and Norwegian will do with Escape.

[Himself]

I would like to try the Koeningsdam in the first season in the Caribbean. Looking over the Itineraries, I see some I am considering. I appreciate the information very much.

[CruiserBruce]

Cuba ? -- can't wait until the embargo is over so i can visit

 

Not going to happen any time soon. Certain people in Congress are refusing to drop the embargo.