LAFFNVEGAS LIVE from the Premier Sailings of the MS Koningsdam

[LAFFNVEGAS]

Here are some pictures from Gala Night, last night

Edited April 10, 2016 by LAFFNVEGAS

[LAFFNVEGAS]

And more Gala night pics

[Topsham]

Neptune Lounge.

 

Rather dull and dark.

 

Completely enclosed or perhaps one window on one side?

 

Not much sitting area and not a good view on the TV screen.

 

Not much room to sit between the Concierge and the screen.

 

Hate fake wooden deck.

 

Not the luxury you would expect for a Neptune Lounge.

[LAFFNVEGAS]

Here are more pictures from around the ship.

[Lizzie68]

Neptune Lounge.

 

Rather dull and dark.

 

Completely enclosed or perhaps one window on one side?

 

Not much sitting area and not a good view on the TV screen.

 

Not much room to sit between the Concierge and the screen.

 

Hate fake wooden deck.

 

Not the luxury you would expect for a Neptune Lounge.

 

Those were my initial thoughts too. Not very attractive at all.

[chefestelle]

Lovely photos - thanks!

 

 

Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app

[portofrome]

Thanks for posting those nice photos.

[LAFFNVEGAS]

Neptune Lounge.

 

 

 

Rather dull and dark.

 

 

 

Completely enclosed or perhaps one window on one side?

 

 

 

Not much sitting area and not a good view on the TV screen.

 

 

 

Not much room to sit between the Concierge and the screen.

 

 

 

Hate fake wooden deck.

 

 

 

Not the luxury you would expect for a Neptune Lounge.

 

 

 

Stephen, you are right, not one single window in the Neptune Lounge. You almost miss it walking down the hall.

[LAFFNVEGAS]

Btw I asked about our chairs, long story short they ran out and if we want chairs they can find us some but they will not be in till the Christening Cruise.

Edited April 10, 2016 by LAFFNVEGAS

[Cruizer Bill]

Wonderful pictures! Thank you Lisa! :)

[Topsham]

Stephen, you are right, not one single window in the Neptune Lounge. You almost miss it walking down the hall.

 

 

 

Hi Lisa,

 

As they say, "No point in being Neptune Lounge if there is no one there to watch."

 

Have you met a passenger who goes by the name of "Captain Martini"? He has been running a blog and has done some nice photos. He is making his first ever HAL cruise.

 

Best continued sailing!

 

Stephen

[Tom-n-Cheryl]

...

 

Have you met a passenger who goes by the name of "Captain Martini"? He has been running a blog and has done some nice photos. He is making his first ever HAL cruise.

 

...

 

Any chance you could post a link to this? (the more info, the better)!

 

Thanks,

 

Tom

[SJSULIBRARIAN]

Lisa, Thanks for the great pictures.

[Topsham]

Try this one...

 

 

http://captainmartinisblog.tumblr.com/

[lilybob]

Any chance you could post a link to this? (the more info, the better)!

 

Thanks,

 

Tom

 

I think this is it........ K'dam begins after his Cunard cruise in Jan

 

http://captainmartinisblog.tumblr.com

[lilybob]

Thanks Lisa for posting your "live from" despite the tech difficulties! Looking forward to hearing about Sel de Mer and their menu....Keep enjoying:)

[SilvertoGold]

Thanks, Lisa, for the great photos!

 

One question for you since you are a 4 star: with no Explorations Cafe on this ship, is HAL transferring the 50% discount to the Dutch Cafe or?

 

Thanks again and have a great cruise!!

[sppunk]

Thanks, Lisa, for the great photos!

 

One question for you since you are a 4 star: with no Explorations Cafe on this ship, is HAL transferring the 50% discount to the Dutch Cafe or?

 

Thanks again and have a great cruise!!

 

There is an Explorations Cafe on Koningsdam. It's in the same location as the Signature-class ships.

[SilvertoGold]

There is an Explorations Cafe on Koningsdam. It's in the same location as the Signature-class ships.

 

Ooops.

 

Thanks a lot!

[Tom-n-Cheryl]

Try this one...

 

 

http://captainmartinisblog.tumblr.com/

 

I think this is it........ K'dam begins after his Cunard cruise in Jan

 

http://captainmartinisblog.tumblr.com

 

Super -- THANKS ! :)

 

Tom

[Topsham]

Super -- THANKS ! :)

 

Tom

 

 

 

 

Good. I admit Captain Martini's photo of Grand Dutch is the best I've yet to seen. I looks more 'in action' and nicer that what it appears.

 

The cabin he is using is nothing special.

[canadianbear]

Neptune Lounge.

 

Rather dull and dark.

 

Completely enclosed or perhaps one window on one side?

 

Not much sitting area and not a good view on the TV screen.

 

Not much room to sit between the Concierge and the screen.

 

Hate fake wooden deck.

 

Not the luxury you would expect for a Neptune Lounge.

 

 

I agree-it certainly looks rather dull and dark doesn't it.

[catl331]

... HAL transferring the 50% discount to the Dutch Cafe or?

Your Mariner discount should apply to all specialty dining.

[DaveOKC]

Stephen, you are right, not one single window in the Neptune Lounge. You almost miss it walking down the hall.

 

Perhaps HAL wants it that way, to avoid people not in Neptunes trying to get in?

 

It does seem that HAL has addressed this and other concerns (like the limited privacy when discussing things with the concierge) with the new layout. Need to experience it before deciding if I like it or not.

[Topsham]

Perhaps HAL wants it that way, to avoid people not in Neptunes trying to get in?

 

It does seem that HAL has addressed this and other concerns (like the limited privacy when discussing things with the concierge) with the new layout. Need to experience it before deciding if I like it or not.

 

 

Wants it that way, but a shut in box is not where I want to be!

 

Privacy for sure . A screen with toaster and everyone else on the other side is not going to help privacy.

 

Another point. The shelves of the milk, boxes of cereals, plates of food does not to be 'chilled'. Should be. Covered with one of the plastic 'mushrooms'.