doone Posted December 26, 2016 #1 Share Posted December 26, 2016 (edited) Happy holidays everyone, thinking about booking Koningsdam for a family vacation. We are looking to book verandah cabins and would like them together. When booking cabins in the past I have always made sure there were cabins above me and below me to insure quiet. I have noticed the aft verandah cabins on deck 4 look larger, my worry is noise, anyone sailed in these cabins and can give me info on your experience? Looking more seriously at category V on deck 5, Gershwin Deck, question are those balconies shallow like on the Eurodam Deck 5? I appreciate any info on cabins or this beautiful ship for a family cruise. We have no little ones ages will range early 20's to mid 60's. Thanks everyone, looking forward to hearing everyone's expert opinions.... Edited December 26, 2016 by doone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisyloo Posted December 26, 2016 #2 Share Posted December 26, 2016 We were on the maiden transatlantic of the Koningsdam. We had a great time and loved the ship. We had cabin 5113. It was a category V and it had a huge balcony. We loved this mid-ship location as it was handy for everything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doone Posted December 26, 2016 Author #3 Share Posted December 26, 2016 Thank you daiseyloo, that verandah configuration is a little different than the rest. One question, did your cabin overlook the lifeboats? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtl513 Posted December 26, 2016 #4 Share Posted December 26, 2016 Looking more seriously at category V on deck 5, Gershwin Deck, question are those balconies shallow like on the Eurodam Deck 5? From my pictures of the outside of the ship it does appear that the deck 5 mid-ship balconies are shallower than those on deck 6, just like the previous two classes of ships. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doone Posted December 26, 2016 Author #5 Share Posted December 26, 2016 That's what I am seeing jtl513, at the moment thinking of Aft cabins on deck 6, anyone stay in these cabins can share their experiences? I know it will be a long walk to some places onboard but this will help us get our steps in....any thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisyloo Posted December 27, 2016 #6 Share Posted December 27, 2016 Thank you daiseyloo, that verandah configuration is a little different than the rest. One question, did your cabin overlook the lifeboats? Yes, our balcony looked down onto lifeboats. They in no way obstructed our view out, but did block the view directly down. That was not an issue for us and we loved everything else about the cabin/balcony/location. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doone Posted December 27, 2016 Author #7 Share Posted December 27, 2016 Thanks Daisyloo, great info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porrah Posted December 27, 2016 #8 Share Posted December 27, 2016 We have just returned from the K'dam. We had cabin 5201 aft, and it was an adjoining cabin if you wished to use it as such. It was very quiet. The balcony was the usual 2 chairs and a very small table - couldn't eat breakfast on there for instance. We overlooked the balconies on deck 4. They were double size with the covered section, then an uncovered section where you can be seen from above. With deck 4 you would need to check what is underneath you E.g. It could be a a noisy show venue, although from memory these venues are toward the front of the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doone Posted December 27, 2016 Author #9 Share Posted December 27, 2016 (edited) Thanks porrah great info, I am looking at deck 6 aft now thinking that may be a good spot, but still need to discuss with my sisters.....love to hear more thoughts... Edited December 27, 2016 by doone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carnevale Posted December 28, 2016 #10 Share Posted December 28, 2016 We had a balcony on Starboard toward the aft on 4 and really enjoyed the extra big balcony. Very quiet and convenient to many things ( except Explorations). We were disappointed that the balcony furniture was the standard 2 chairs and a tiny table - lots of space for loungers but they were not provided. Overall, we found the stateroom felt smaller than the Vista class rooms and we didn't like the angled toilet (very cramped). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doone Posted December 28, 2016 Author #11 Share Posted December 28, 2016 (edited) Carnevale great info for that cabin category as we were considering that deck....I think I will stick with deck 5 or 6 aft.... Edited December 28, 2016 by doone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyalVisit Posted December 28, 2016 #12 Share Posted December 28, 2016 Carnevale great info for that cabin category as we were considering that deck....I think I will stick with deck 5 or 6 aft.... There is a photo on this review which might also assist. Note the Deck 4 extended balconies are partially covered, partially open. We've booked one of these for our upcoming cruise and I'm really looking forward to it because we prefer a quieter space than the crowded pool areas. https://hideousjourneys.com/2016/12/28/holland-america-line-ms-koningsdam-ship-tour/#more-12280 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oatbagg1 Posted December 28, 2016 #13 Share Posted December 28, 2016 Happy holidays everyone, thinking about booking Koningsdam for a family vacation. We are looking to book verandah cabins and would like them together. When booking cabins in the past I have always made sure there were cabins above me and below me to insure quiet. I have noticed the aft verandah cabins on deck 4 look larger, my worry is noise, anyone sailed in these cabins and can give me info on your experience? I originally booked a verandah on Deck 4 for our Southern Carib cruise but changed to Deck 7. smaller verandah. One day I walked down to Deck 4 to see where we would have been and I noticed it was VERY smoky on that floor. People can smoke on the verandahs. My husband smoked a cigar every night, but on Deck 7 we never saw any neighbors out on their verandah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lady Arwen Posted December 28, 2016 #14 Share Posted December 28, 2016 Happy holidays everyone, thinking about booking Koningsdam for a family vacation. We are looking to book verandah cabins and would like them together. When booking cabins in the past I have always made sure there were cabins above me and below me to insure quiet. I have noticed the aft verandah cabins on deck 4 look larger, my worry is noise, anyone sailed in these cabins and can give me info on your experience? I originally booked a verandah on Deck 4 for our Southern Carib cruise but changed to Deck 7. smaller verandah. One day I walked down to Deck 4 to see where we would have been and I noticed it was VERY smoky on that floor. People can smoke on the verandahs. My husband smoked a cigar every night, but on Deck 7 we never saw any neighbors out on their verandah. Starting next month there will be a no smoking policy on balconies. We've booked a large balcony cabin on deck 4 and have no worries about smoke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennymaxgirl Posted November 28, 2017 #15 Share Posted November 28, 2017 Hello! I just came across your post and would love to know how you liked your cabin on Deck 4 koningsdam? I also have a cabin booked at the aft of deck 4 with a large verandah. Sailing in March. Anything stand out to you as great or not so great? Thx Starting next month there will be a no smoking policy on balconies. We've booked a large balcony cabin on deck 4 and have no worries about smoke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyalVisit Posted November 28, 2017 #16 Share Posted November 28, 2017 Hello! I just came across your post and would love to know how you liked your cabin on Deck 4 koningsdam? I also have a cabin booked at the aft of deck 4 with a large verandah. Sailing in March. Anything stand out to you as great or not so great? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reagan0712 Posted November 29, 2017 #17 Share Posted November 29, 2017 (edited) Deleted Edited November 29, 2017 by Reagan0712 just realized original post is a year old Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pirate_dad Posted November 29, 2017 #18 Share Posted November 29, 2017 (edited) This is the largest Balcony's on the ship minus the Major Suites.. Its a Balcony Cabin and has a double sized Balcony.. This one is 4154 and is the one i booked for my upcoming cruise and there is another right next too it.. There is a stairwell between the two rooms giving the extra size Balcony... Needless to say I would not upgrade unless they gave me a suite. https://imgur dot com/a/1eSJt Edited November 29, 2017 by pirate_dad Broken Link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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