Rare steve4031 Posted May 29, 2019 #1 Share Posted May 29, 2019 First, I would like to thank the people who worked with me on the Maasdam thread about the 14 day Alaska Cruise. While this is still firmly on my bucket list, I decided to go with the August 1, 2020 departure of the Konigsdam because this is more in my price range. I have a hold on the OO cabin which I have done a little research on and determined that there are only a few of these on the ship and that they are designed for the single traveler. This is also a guarantee booking which provides an opportunity of an upgrade to a full sized outside view cabin. I suspect this cruise will sell out and I will enjoy the OO cabin. That being said, What can you guys tell me about the OO cabins? Since the Konigsdam is one of the newest ships I am sure it has better restaurant choices. What are the things to look for? Thank you. This is exciting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare steve4031 Posted May 29, 2019 Author #2 Share Posted May 29, 2019 I have done additional research on these OO cabins. They are on the main deck at the front of the ship under the world stage. I suspect that this location has possibilities for noise and motion. I have noise canceling headphones if I need to go that route to sleep. I am thinking that since the main deck is lowest the motion won’t be too bad. Am I missing anything? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdw1972 Posted May 29, 2019 #3 Share Posted May 29, 2019 Those staterooms range from practically the same size as a regular ocean view, to downright tiny - depending how far forward your stateroom is. I've booked one of the largest ones several times, but always ended up upgrading to a verandah stateroom after final payment when the fares dropped. I have one of the largest ones booked again for November 2019 and December 2020...only time will tell whether I actually get to try it for the first time! A fellow passenger in one of the 2nd largest ones showed it to some of us on the roll call, and claimed to not hear any noise from the World Stage. I hope that's my experience, assuming I stick with my booked stateroom! Sue/WDW1972 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare richwmn Posted May 30, 2019 #4 Share Posted May 30, 2019 I have stayed in 1012 on Koningsdam twice (total 21 days) and on Nieuw Statendam once (14 days). I enjoyed staying in that cabin, and would again. I had no problems with noise from either the World Stage, or the Billboard/RSRR area. It was nice that most of the entertainment venues were close by. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare steve4031 Posted May 30, 2019 Author #5 Share Posted May 30, 2019 Thank you for the responses. Since there are relatively few of these OO cabins and I have a guarantee I see there is a chance of an upgrade to a regular outside cabin. I would be happy with whatever I get though. I’ve had insides on a carnival fantasy class ship and on the NCL sun and was happy with those cabins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canadianbear Posted May 30, 2019 #6 Share Posted May 30, 2019 I love that there are single cabin options. Check out halfacts for photos of these cabins. If/when my hubby doesn’t want to join me I’ll be booking one of the single cabins instead of sharing with a friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare steve4031 Posted May 30, 2019 Author #7 Share Posted May 30, 2019 The HalFacts was very helpful. There are photos of these exact cabins. Cross referencing the cabin number with the deck plan helps and determining the relative size of the cabins. I would function well in this cabin. Anything else is gravy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare steve4031 Posted May 30, 2019 Author #8 Share Posted May 30, 2019 I paid the deposit. HAL sent a welcome email with link and I started the check in process. The only thing that needs to be done is to add flight information and credit card information for the onboard account. I downloaded the app and and was asked for an 8 digit pin number. I do not understand where to get this number. Maybe it is something that I get after check in? What are the next steps? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canadianbear Posted May 31, 2019 #9 Share Posted May 31, 2019 The App, as far as I know is only workable on the ship. They’ll have information on how to do it when you board. You’ve got a long time to wait now-when that happens to us I usually book a short cruise to tie me over!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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