Minoushka Posted December 26, 2017 #1 Share Posted December 26, 2017 Our 10 day cruise to Southern Caribbean was a big hit .We loved the A b C islands in spite of rain in Curacao .We tried to snorkel in Aruba but were dropped off at Arachi ..tolda storm really stirred up rocks .i had trouble getting in and out ..but my son enjoyed the swim Curacao started under rain ...which did stop ...wonderful 14 hours here ....came back for lunch, to lighten load and went back out .Had drinks in bar overlooking the sea ...lovely with friends and Simba .... Bonaire was snorkeling on no name beach and later sitting in water at sorbon beach ...wonderful relaxing day Nothing beats snorkeling in Bonaire saw gorgeous fish multicoloured and fabulous coral ..I love Bonaire Next was Amber Cove ..IMO .waste Half day in Turks should have been full day ..lovely ...nice beach ..love the energy at Margaritaville Half moon cay was s always gorgeous ..beautiful cool sand ...turquoise water ..now what could be better The ship tself was lovely ..food excellent .Was very happy to bump into Julian F&B new manager whom I knew from Ncl Escape and Epic ...he took care of me .thank ou Julian ..wishing you continued success with Holland Ship was bright beautiful full of lovely decorations for Xmas and Chanukah Our candle lighting was attended by a very large group .Latkes was served with wine .....lovely ..every night for 8 nights In Curacao the Prime Minister attended as well as other dignitaries the 3rd candle lighting ..music, latkes sufganiot ., dreidels ...all lovely .Thank you Curacao Chabad ...synagogue was beautiful as well ..from 1750 ...absolutely gorgeous The ship food was deeelicious except for soups which were way too salty IMO .the Pinnacle and Tamarind were a big hit ..very good The buffet was varied, service excellent ..no self service much less waste .I loved the back of the ship with seaview pool ..my favorite spot Met nice people from Cruise Critic at our Meet and Greet but officers did not show up ...apparently in the past bombarded with negativity and hostility from Members of CC so they no longer show up ..a real pity ... Thanks to Queenie for slot pull ...great fun even if we did not win All in all lovely cruise ..would do it again in a heartbeat .Koningsdam is a great ship ..even if its casino was not nice to me ..boohoo ...donated loads got no returns ..boohoo Love Southern Caribbean ..loved staying late ...wonderful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted December 26, 2017 #2 Share Posted December 26, 2017 Glad you enjoyed your cruise. Happy Holidays. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted December 26, 2017 #3 Share Posted December 26, 2017 Thank you for your review. Glad you enjoyed your cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
portofrome Posted December 26, 2017 #4 Share Posted December 26, 2017 Going on the same cruise in February. Thanks for your review. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeniEncinitas Posted December 26, 2017 #5 Share Posted December 26, 2017 Thank you for posting a nice review! Welcome back and Happy Holidays to you and family. From reviews in past, in your opinion was the promenade wide enough for walking and any lounge chairs to sit and enjoy the views? Thanks Denise:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minoushka Posted December 26, 2017 Author #6 Share Posted December 26, 2017 I mostly stYed around seaview pool at back of ship ..lovely place .I was on deck 4 deck 3 promenade looked fine Enjoy ..Koningsdam is lovely I really like Holland America..i have loads to comparewith after56 cruises ..yes ,..that many ...I love ships I had a repeated problem with AC ...they were very nice about it ... Like I said lovely ship ..lovely everything Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easyboy Posted December 26, 2017 #7 Share Posted December 26, 2017 Thanks for the feedback! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennymaxgirl Posted December 26, 2017 #8 Share Posted December 26, 2017 I mostly stYed around seaview pool at back of ship ..lovely place .I was on deck 4 deck 3 promenade looked fine Enjoy ..Koningsdam is lovely I really like Holland America..i have loads to comparewith after56 cruises ..yes ,..that many ...I love ships I had a repeated problem with AC ...they were very nice about it ... Like I said lovely ship ..lovely everything Great review! Thanks for sharing. I will be doing this exact itinerary on the K in March with my parents and our young children. Can I ask if you found the aft pool area smokey? Did you see kids there? HA told me that kids are allowed in the Seaview pool with adults supervising. This pool looks beautiful with its aft view and wide open to the sunshine - thus appealing to us. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted December 26, 2017 #9 Share Posted December 26, 2017 I enjoyed your review. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Gail & Marty sailing away Posted December 26, 2017 #10 Share Posted December 26, 2017 Thanks for the review. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sage Posted December 27, 2017 #11 Share Posted December 27, 2017 Thank you for your review. I too enjoyed the food on the Koningsdam. There were some things that I was not as impressed with, but the overall experience was good. Thank you for the review. I enjoyed reading it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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