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Koningsdam

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The 2,650-passenger Koningsdam from Holland American Line provides a sleek, upscale, low-key cruise experience

  • 2,650guests
  • 99,500gross tons
  • 47cruises now
  • $399fares from

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Sail through glacier-carved countrysides in Northern Europe on ms Koningsdam.

At a glance

Koningsdam is a large-size cruise ship operated by Holland America Line, in service since 2016. It carries 2,650 guests and 1,025 crew (2.6 guests per crew member) at 99,500 gross tons. It ties with 1 other ship as the 2nd largest of 11 Holland America Line ships by guest capacity. On Cruiseable's Bliss scale it scores highest for romantic (8.5/10) and lowest for adventure & nature (5/10). It is rated 5 out of 5 by Cruiseable and 5 out of 5 by Cruise Critic. It has 47 cruises on sale, with lead fares from $399 to $5,524. 7 of its upcoming sailings dropped in price since the previous weekly fare check.

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Specs

Cruiseable
5 / 5
Cruise Critic
5 / 5
Guests
2,650
Crew
1,025
Gross tons
99,500
Decks
12
Length
935 ft
Beam
115 ft
Maiden voyage
2016
Space ratio
2.6
Gross tons per guest
Guests per crew
2.6
Speed (mph)
28
IMO
9692557

Bliss scores

What Koningsdam is best at

Ten dimensions scored by our editors on a 10-point scale. The Cruiseable app ranks every cruise against the mix you care about.

  1. Active 6.0
  2. Adventure and nature 5.0
  3. Cultural 7.0
  4. Dining 7.0
  5. Entertainment 8.0
  6. Family friendly 6.0
  7. Party 6.0
  8. Romantic 8.5
  9. Spa and fitness 8.0
  10. Staterooms 8.0

Our review

Koningsdam: A sleek, upscale, low-key cruise experience

Launched in April 2016, ms Koningsdam from Holland America Line helped usher in the new Pinnacle class of ships for the venerable cruise line. The 2,650-passenger ship is the first in more than a century to bear the name Koningsdam (pronounced CONE-ings-dam, not CON), which honors Willem-Alexander, the first king of the Netherlands.

The ship's new design features light-filled spaces, with architectural elements inspired by the fluid curves of musical instruments. In the heart of the ship, Koningsdam's central atrium features a three-deck-high space, highlighted by a skylight that will feature changing projections and a stainless steel sculpture that was designed to look like a classical quartet, with strings, arches and bows. 

Look for a classy décor from design guru Adam D Tihany; a new French seafood restaurant, Sel de Mer; a new farm-to-table dinner experience at the Culinary Arts Center; classical music performances elevated by Holland America's new partnership with Lincoln Center; a new class of solo and family cabins, and more.

Who will like sailing on Koningsdam

ms Koningsdam will appeal to a lot of different vacationers. Adults will want to explore the hands-on kitchen in the Culinary Arts Center or the luxurious Greenhouse Spa & Salon, while kids will appreciate the youth programs, including ice cream parties and storytelling. Notably, Koningsdam is appealing to younger and solo travelers with a number of different programs and features.

Where Koningsdam sails

Koningsdam now sails itineraries along the Pacific, including the California Coast, Mexican Riviera and Hawaii from fall to spring and Alaska's Inside Passage from spring to fall. 

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Dining

On ms Koningsdam, the Culinary Arts Center presented by Food & Wine magazine becomes a dedicated shipboard setting with a dramatic show kitchen and individual cooking stations that will be used exclusively for activities such as cooking demonstrations and hands-on classes by visiting celebrity chefs and the ship’s own experts. Regionally inspired workshops, as well as kids’ and teens’ cooking classes, will also be featured. Large mirrors, viewing screens and an open kitchen make it possible for everyone to watch the food preparation and learn, right from the comfort of their table. The Culinary Arts Center also transforms into a dinner venue at night, featuring artisanal dishes prepared by chefs.

Sel de Mer, one of the new dining experiences on Holland America’s Koningsdam.
The new seafood brasserie Sel de Mer on Koningsdam. Courtesy of Holland America Line

The specialty restaurant Sel de Mer, a new seafood brasserie, offers a contemporary twist on French classics, while Canaletto's offers authentic Italian dinner to be shared family-style. At the reservations-only specialty restaurant Pinnacle Grill, you'll find steakhouse and seafood dishes and a nice surprise: Dining here is free for guests under 12, and half charge for teenagers.

Tamarind offers a menu based on cuisines from Southeast Asia, China and Japan, including a sushi bar. With different themed stations, Lido Market also offers a curated selection of grab-and-go options. The Grand Dutch Cafe is a place to enjoy a fine pale lager or favorite coffee beverage with a traditional Dutch snack. 

The B.B. King All-Star Band performing on Holland America's ship ms Oosterdam.
The B.B. King All-Star Band performs. JD Lasica / Special to Cruiseable

Entertainment

ms Koningsdam will feature Music Walk, which consists of three stages presenting a variety of live music nightly. Lincoln Center Stage showcases musicians performing multiple programs of chamber music each evening as well as afternoon recitals during leisurely days at sea. B.B. King's Blues Club/Queen's Lounge features the B.B. King All-Star Band to bring the best of Memphis music to sea. From funky and fast to soulful and smooth, this eight-piece band performs nightly in the newly reimagined Queen's Lounge while guests enjoy specialty cocktails like Lucille and Rock Me Baby.

The World Stage is the ship’s theater and main show lounge, offering daily bingo games, lectures and media presentations (some in partnership with BBC Earth) by day; in the evenings you'll find live band music, large-scale show productions and concerts, and performances by comedians, magicians and illusionists.

Billboard Onboard hosts live musicians, including two pianists, a guitarist and a DJ who play Top 50 hits in a variety of genres: pop, rock, classic, even country. The Explorer’s Lounge & Bar hosts classical concert performances by a string quartet and fine wine tastings. And the Piano Bar, with a resident pianist, and Ocean Bar are classy lounges with dinner drinks, free afternoon canapes, evening dancing and live music.

The spacious living room of a Pinnacle Suite on Holland America's Koningsdam.
The spacious living room of a Pinnacle Suite on Koningsdam. Courtesy of Holland America Line

Staterooms

Koningsdam will have 912 rooms with balconies (164 Suites and 748 Balcony Staterooms), resulting in 69 percent of all staterooms offering a private veranda view. The other cabin types are Oceanview (142) and Interior cabins (277, without windows). 

Those who book a suite will enjoy extra goodies: Guests in Neptune suites will have use of a Nespresso coffee machine, a Bose SoundDock (multimedia iPod docking station), complimentary in-cabin breakfast option and luxury bath products by Elemis. Signature and Vista suite guests will receive binoculars for use throughout the cruise.

For the family

The ship’s children club facilities will feature such activities as an explorer trail, workshops and fact shows (animals, dinosaurs). Koningsdam’s enrichment and entertainment for children draws heavily on “BBC Earth” content. Holland America's partnership with BBC Earth means children have the opportunity to participate in filming workshops on some sailings. A signature concert in the evenings with the theme of the polar ice caps is based on the “Frozen Planet” program — it's an eye-popping multimedia show with live musicians that appeals to all ages.

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On board highlights

Dining

Where to eat on Koningsdam

  • Pinnacle Grill
    Pinnacle Grill Steakhouse · Lunch & dinner
    Additional cost
  • Tamarind
    Tamarind Asian cuisine · Lunch & dinner
    Additional cost
  • Canaletto
    Canaletto Italian cuisine · Dinner
    Additional cost

Photos

Inside and out

Destinations 2

  • Gondolas bob in the Grand Canal as ms Koningsdam sails through Venice.
  • ms Koningsdam sails through the Grand Canal of Venice.

Dining 4

  • Sel de Mer, one of the new dining experiences on Holland America’s Koningsdam.
  • The specialty restaurant Canaletto serves upscale Italian fare on Koningsdam.
  • Try a Cannonball burger with fries at Dive-In at the Terrace Grill, offering alfresco dining by the pool on your Holland America ship.
  • Grab a hot dog or other quick bites at the Dive In on Holland America's Koningsdam.

On board 12

  • Kick back during your vacation in the Neptune Lounge of Holland America's ms Koningsdam.
  • Relax and chat up some new friends at the Panorama Bar on ms Koningsdam.
  • Grab a cocktail and meet new people at the Sea View Bar on ms Koningsdam.
  • Indulge in the restorative Thermal Suite on Holland America's Koningsdam.
  • The Hudson meeting room on Koningsdam is outfitted with state-of-the-art tech.
  • Merabella, a luxury jewelry boutique featuring high-end watches and pieces from noted designers on ms Koningsdam.
  • Learn new digital skills during an enrichment workshop on ms Koningsdam.
  • Head to the Journeys Ashore desk on Koningsdam to arrange shore excursions on your cruise.
  • Relax and chat up some new friends at Lido Bar on ms Koningsdam.
  • The reception area of the spa aboard ms Koningsdam.
  • Grab a cocktail and soak in the views on deck from the Sun Bar on ms Koningsdam.
  • Shop for a new watch during your sailing on Holland America's Koningsdam.

Ship exteriors 6

  • Sail through glacier-carved countrysides in Northern Europe on ms Koningsdam.
  • Holland America Line's Koningsdam carries 2,650 passengers on itineraries in the Mediterranean and Caribbean.
  • A closeup of Holland America's newest ship, ms Koningsdam.
  • Koningsdam sails the Caribbean in winter and the Mediterranean from spring to fall.
  • A closeup of Holland America's newest ship, ms Koningsdam.
  • Sail through glacier lakes in Northern Europe on ms Koningsdam.

Staterooms 5

  • The spacious living room of a Pinnacle Suite on Holland America's Koningsdam.
  • A look at the bathroom of the Neptune Suite (Category SA) on ms Koningsdam.
  • A look at the well-appointed bathroom in a Pinnacle Suite aboard Holland America's Koningsdam.
  • A Verandah Spa stateroom (Category VQ) on Holland America's Koningsdam.
  • A Vista Suite (Category B) on Holland America's Koningsdam.

More photos 4

  • Holland America's Koningsdam carries 2,650 passengers on sailings around the Mediterranean and Caribbean.
  • The Greenhouse Spa & Salon on ms Koningsdam.
  • The stylish, contemporary atrium on Holland America's Koningsdam.
  • Koningsdam sails the Caribbean in winter and the Mediterranean from spring to fall.

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