We were used to the “smaller” ships on HAL and our first time on the Koningsdam was years back when she was fairly new. I was nervous about getting on such a “large” ship but loved her. (We had originally been booked on the NA for 21 days but it was charted out so we were switched at no extra cost to the Koningsdam).
We also were on her for 35 days in February and it was excellent. Totally agree the staff are happy, the food was great including the pay restaurants.
So happy to hear you’re back cruising & enjoying the ship. My favourite spot is the Dutch Cafe.