Janteach Posted April 27, 2018 #1 Share Posted April 27, 2018 We are new to HAL but not new to cruising? We will be taking a two cruise on the Kloninsdam in September to Spain and Portugal from Amsterdam. Anything we need to know about HAL or about the itinerary?? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiserBruce Posted April 27, 2018 #2 Share Posted April 27, 2018 Have you read down the board? It is filled with "what you should know" about Holland America. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OlsSalt Posted April 27, 2018 #3 Share Posted April 27, 2018 Welcome to HAL One thing to know about your itinerary and this happens on all ships is the Bay of Biscay can be a rough run. Be prepared. We actually had no problems but there are times of the year it can get very rough. Much like the run from Seattle Washington USA up to Alaska. So on that happy note, HAL offers some very good itineraries and many of us have been choosing HAL for long time - more low key and traditional than other cruise lines but the Konigsdam is the new kid on the block - larger and more flashy so our old rules about HAL no longer apply. But she has some great fans - never sailed her myself. Your reports back will be most welcome. I hope you have a wonderful time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catl331 Posted April 27, 2018 #4 Share Posted April 27, 2018 CLICK HERE for a list of 499 threads about the Koningsdam! This is a "polarizing" ship. Many fans, but many who regret the departure from HAL's traditional style of ships. Happy reading! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lady Arwen Posted April 28, 2018 #5 Share Posted April 28, 2018 (edited) We sailed on Koningsdam to the Med last May for two weeks and we loved the ship. We've booked again for 2019. Perhaps if you tell us what specifically you're interested in, we could better answer your questions. Edited April 28, 2018 by Lady Arwen spelling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irish Eyes Are Sailing Posted April 28, 2018 #6 Share Posted April 28, 2018 There is a thread pinned at the top of the HAL forum page also...titled "New to HAL?...." You might find some pertinent info there also. Pretty long thread, but skim through it and see if there are topics discussed which may interest you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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