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Koningsdam
2016
99,500
296 Meters
24 Knots
2,650 Guests
1,025 Crew
Discover
The Dining Room
This delightful two-storey restaurant serves open-seating breakfast and lunch and a blend of set-seating and As You Wish freedom flexible, restaurant-style meals at dinner. Dinner consists of five courses ranging from appetisers of steamed mussels to fettuccine, chicken, desserts and more. All dining on the Koningsdam is overseen by a Culinary Council, led by Master Chef and Culinary Consultant, Rudi Sodamin, and an innovative team of acclaimed chefs from around the world.
Grand Dutch Cafe
Inspired by the brand's Dutch heritage, the European cafe concept complements the top deck of the atrium and offers a space where passengers can enjoy a coffee as well as some light meals and pastries while enjoying views of the sea. Speciality coffees, beers and some Dutch treats are charged for.
Lido Marketplace
This eatery provides a relaxed dining area with fresh cooked to order selections and a choice of seating either indoors or al fresco. The food is very good for a main buffet, and the variety on offer from all these regions of the world is extraordinary. The Lido Market fully embraces the station concept, which aids navigation and sanitation as everything is served from behind a glass panel. Stations are: Homestead, where you'll find classic comfort food; Distant Lands, for international cuisine; Wild Harvest is a deluxe salad station; the Breadboard offers sandwiches; and Sweet Spot for desserts.
New York Deli & Pizza
Exclusive to Koningsdam, this venue which overlooks the Lido Pool, is open throughout the day. They have a variety of dishes available for breakfast, you can build your own pizza, sandwich or salad for lunch and in the evening, you can get a selection of snacks, such as popcorn, nachos and potato chips, for movie nights.
Sel de Mer
Translating to 'salt of the sea' this venue offers outstanding French seafood in a traditional brasserie setting. It has a standard cover charge but do be aware that certain items require a hefty upcharge. The mood is set with soft music, featuring a variety of French chanteuses, in the background.
Dinner at the Culinary Arts Centre
The Koningsdam's show kitchen transforms into a dining venue at night. It's a farm-to-table concept, with the emphasis on authentically prepared local organic produce. Although the menu has just five dishes to choose from (which is changed every week), the unlimited wine option is really appealing.
The Pinnacle Grill
The Pinnacle Grill is an upmarket yet intimate reservations only restaurant, which specialises in only serving the highest quality steaks, chops and seafood at dinnertime. Dishes on offer range from premium sterling silver beef, filet mignon and jumbo prawns, and broiled lobster tail to Caesar salad and lobster bisque for starters and chocolate and raisin bread and butter pudding or baked Alaska for dessert.
Canaletto Restaurant
This world class establishment is the Koningsdam's reservations-only complimentary Italian dinner restaurant. It is famous for offering a delectable Italian sharing menu at dinnertime for a very reasonable price. Food on offer includes a selection of antipasti, soups and salads, pasta and desserts.
Tamarind
This Asian inspired restaurant offers panoramic sea views from the upper deck. The lunch menu is complimentary and consists of dishes including a variety of steamed dim sums, snapper, red curry coconut chicken, sweet and sour vegetable tempura and sushi. Dinner is reservation and cover charge only and offers more exotic dishes. Food is truly Pan-Asian at Tamarind, with dishes from most of that region including Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, China and Vietnam. The decor is Asian-themed, dark and stylish, with wooden carvings and sculptures.
Notes Whiskey Bar
Notes Whiskey Bar
Notes offers guests interested in whiskey-tasting the chance to sample a number of fine varieties from more than a hundred bottles. The venue is located between the Explorer's Bar and B.B. King's Blues Club and has 129 different whiskeys on offer and a very knowledgeable whiskey "sommelier" that will suggest a blend that might suit you. Guided tastings can be booked for a fee but be aware that shots of certain whiskies can cost as much as hundreds of dollars.
Ocean Bar
Ocean Bar
The Ocean Bar surrounds the central atrium and features a small stage and dance floor, which makes it the perfect spot for pre-dinner drinks and dancing. This quiet bar hides away from all the activity on the Music Walk.
Rolling Stone Rock Room
Rolling Stone Rock Room
This bar is fantastic for all lovers of rock tunes, with its red leather sofas and servers sporting famous band T-shirts like Pink Floyd and the Ramones. Step into the pages of Rolling Stone magazine for a unique experience chronicling rock history as a live band kicks out iconic hits by your favourite stars. They have classic cocktails and specialities on the menu.
Crow's Nest
Crow's Nest
The exciting Crow's Nest bar has the best views of all the onboard bars, as it's situated right at the top and the front of the ship, completely surrounded with windows.
Music Walk
Music Walk
Music Walk is the name given to the ship's section that features several different music venues. Each venue has a different theme and atmosphere, whether that is classical, blues, rock or pop. The idea behind it is that you can simply dip in and out of the open lounges and even enjoy a bit of music on your way to dinner or a show. The Koningsdam's highlights include the Queen's Lounge, Billboard Onboard, Lincoln Centre Stage and the Rolling Stone Rock Room.
Queen's Lounge
Queen's Lounge
The highlight of this beautifully decorated lounge is the nightly performances by B.B. King's band. Other activities, like karaoke and dance classes will also be held here during your sailing.
Billboard Onboard
Billboard Onboard
This stylish venue is home to a dance floor and piano players who play a variety of pop hits and golden oldies on beautiful grand pianos. It's part audience participation, depending on the night, and requests are encouraged. Day time events include cocktail parties.
Lincoln Centre Stage
Lincoln Centre Stage
This concert venue offers a variety of chamber and classical music concerts each evening with one piano and three string instruments. The performers are very talented and the performances outstanding.
World stage
World stage
The World stage is the Koningsdam's main performance stage, offering unobstructed views and 270-degree screens that are used during performances. The screen does come into its own, however, with the onboard performers, in shows such as 'OneWorld,' 'Musicology' and the screening of the BBC's 'The Frozen Planet,' which is accompanied by a specially composed score. Expect magic shows, tribute bands, and music and dance revues.
America's Test Kitchen
America's Test Kitchen
Perfect for all foodies, this event hosts free group demos and charged for more intimate cooking classes. Wine tastings and happy hours are held here throughout your sailing.
Explorations Central
Explorations Central
Transform Your Travel Experience by discovering the connections that unite us across borders and cultures. Explorations Central is immersive onboard programming designed to make your journey more engaging, vivid and meaningful. From EXC Talks, to EXC Encounters to a chat with your EXC Guide, you'll feel the spirit of a region come to life.
Outdoor Movie Nights
Outdoor Movie Nights
The Lido Deck Pool screens movies most nights. Snacks and popcorn are available.
Blend
Blend
Wine connoisseurs and novices alike can experience the art of winemaking at BLEND. The first of its kind for Holland America Line and the only purpose-built wine-blending venue at sea, BLEND has a tasting table that accommodates 10 guests who can create their own blend from a selection of five barrels of single-vineyard red wine.
O, The Oprah Magazine
O, The Oprah Magazine
Holland America and O, The Oprah Magazine have partnered on an exciting initiative that will unite the soul-stirring power of travel with O's deep commitment to wellness, connection and personal growth through a series of cruises and activities that will bring the magazine to life for all on board.
Windows Digital Workshop
Windows Digital Workshop
If you've always wanted to brush up on your computer skills, especially when it comes to using and editing digital photos, creating home movies or setting up web stages, pop in here for a free class when you have a couple of hours to spare.
Sports Facilities
Sports Facilities
The jogging track is on deck eleven as are a number of pieces of outdoor exercise equipment. There is a large Sports Deck on Deck 11, which has basketball and soccer tournaments throughout the day. There are also shuffleboard and Ping-Pong tables dotted around the Lido Deck Pool.
Casino
Casino
The intimate casino has a variety glittering slot machines as well as a great variety of table games. There are blackjack and Texas Hold'em tournaments in the Casino. Complimentary gaming lessons are held in the casino and some nights are non-smoking.
Greenhouse Spa & Salon
Greenhouse Spa & Salon
The spa has an impressive thermal suite, which includes access to multiple saunas, a steam room, aromatherapy room, relaxation room with heated ceramic loungers and a hydrotherapy pool. Treatments onboard are provided using Elemis brand products. A dedicated salon offers hair, nail and men's services.
Fitness Centre
Fitness Centre
This fitness centre features an impressive array of cutting-edge fitness machines such as stationary bikes, rowing machines, ellipticals and weight machines, plus treadmills that face floor-to-ceiling windows over the ocean. Some of their classes are free but others like pilates and yoga are charged per class. The facility also includes a Ryde Indoor Cycling room and TRX Suspension Training room.
Pools
Pools
The Lido pool has two hot tubs and is protected from inclement weather by the ship's retractable glass roof. This beautiful double-storey space is also flanked by plenty of bars and eateries for convenience. The Koningsdam's outdoor Sea View pool overlooks the sea and is served by the Sea View Bar.
The Art Gallery
The Art Gallery
This exciting venue offers live auctions, gallery exhibitions and educational seminars throughout the cruise. Works on display are for sale and features paintings, drawings, watercolours, mixed-media works, sports memorabilia and animation art.
Kids Clubs
Kids Clubs
Club Hal has age-appropriate activities for kids aged three to twelve. It is subdivided into two groups, 3-7 and 8-12 years old with activities on offer ranging from stories and treasure hunts to pizza parties and arts and crafts. There is also a fun-filled teen club called the Loft, which was designed to resemble a New York artist's loft. It is the perfect hangout space for teens with some activities on offer such as mocktail making, sports competitions, cooking demonstrations and nightclub events. There is also a video arcade next door.
