Wow! This video is very detailed and is made very well! My parents took me on this cruise on the koningsdam in late august this year and i think i might have been on the same ship as you! I actually recorded some vlogs of my own and im going to be posting them very soon.
Wondering if stateroom doors have magnets to hang a little door decoration. Travelling with our niece and nephew who would be delighted to decorate a fun door! 😊
Hi there! I actually just sailed the Koningsdam again to Alaska last week (just got off the ship on Saturday) and there were many families. It’s very popular with multi generation families onboard. I’ve also sailed on the NCL Encore and she’s a beautiful ship! There are some differences in the itineraries and activities onboard, if you’d like to reach out to have a further chat you can send me an email at ariane@wanderlustjourney.ca 😊
Looking to do an APT Canada and Alaska from Australia in 2025 this is very helpful. We love Europe so tossing up between the two, as this looks very different. We are avid cruisers, and have been on Princess, Celebrity and Viking so was wondering what the Holland America was like. What time of year would you suggest would be the most kind weather wise? 😀
Thank you for the tips on boarding the ship. The spa on the ship looks delightful and relaxing. I was wondering what are the protocols for Covid testing prior to boarding on Holland America now? Do you need a negative result from a PCR testing or is a covid Antigen screen test from a pharmacy acceptable when departing from Vancouver to Alaska?
When I sailed on Holland America back in May 2022 I needed to provide a certified negative antigen test result taken within two days of my sailing. I did this through Switch Health with an at home telehealth test. Things are changing quickly right now, so I would always double check the cruise line’s website as to what they require for your specific sailing. Hopefully this helps 😊 Thanks again so much for watching!
I’m sailing out on Saturday. Yay! How’s the wifi? I purchased the premium and fingers crossed as I have an important zoom meeting next Weds. 😬 Love your vlogs!!
Thanks for watching and have an amazing cruise! There is a package you can upgrade to that allows for streaming. I had the $99 package for the week and was able to upload stories to social media and use FaceTime. The internet was quite spotty in Glacier Bay, but other than that it worked pretty good and I was able to get work done. Hope this helps 😊
When you arrive into your stateroom there will be instructions on how to connect to the ship’s wifi. You’ll need to download the Holland America Navigator app, I’d do this at home before you board the ship and wifi can be purchased through the app once on the ship.
Hi watching your vlogs from the UK and looking at a cruise from Vancouver in August 2024. Some travel from Vancouver but show last port as Seward, does that mean that you disembark there and have to make your own way back to Vancouver do you know? X
Hi there! Thanks for watching. Yes, so if you do a cruise from Vancouver to Seward, most people do a “cruise tour” or you would need to get a transfer to take you to Anchorage to fly back to Vancouver. I hope this helps!
Canada will accept USD. Honestly, I just used my debit card and my bank just exchanged the currency automatically. And when you're aboard the ship, you use your room key as your "charge card".
Hi Heather, thanks for watching! It’s either USD cash or a pre-authorization in USD on your credit card. When you do your check in, you’ll be able to select either to register a credit card or for a cash account (it will also let you know how much cash you’ll need to provide onboard).
This video was better than some of the others that I’ve seen on the Koningsdam. Please invest on a better camera & a gimbal for future video’s. Since your cruising for free on HAL
Yes, Holland America does have a great kids club onboard the Koningsdam called Club Hal. I would say that the Koningsdam is one of the more kid friendly ships in the fleet.
@@WanderlustJourney please mention that you are a Canadian travel agent as I am just throwing a lot of emails from the lines into the bin. I may have binned your email by mistake too. If you have already emailed me, please email again and I’ll be on the look out for you. Thanks
@@riohenry6382 Hello! I will send you another email 😊 I always open every video I’ve filmed with my opening by saying “I’m a luxury travel advisor based in Vancouver, Canada”.
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Does the band perform every night at the Rolling Stones rock room?
Enjoyed your video. Did the Alaska cruise on Koningsdam last Sept. Had a wonderful time on that beautiful ship. Thanks "for the memories"!
We love this ship and are going to Alaska again this May 2023. ❤❤
Thanks for watching and have a great cruise!
Beautiful ship !! Really like the decor, the lounge areas, & retractable roof in the pool area. Perfect for cool days in Alaska!!
It is! Hopefully you’ll be able to check the HAL Koningsdam out for yourself one day!
This video was great. I can’t wait to visit Alaska on the Koningsdam.
Thanks so much for watching and glad to hear you enjoyed it! 😊
Wow!! The Koningsdam looks stunning!! I can't wait to see this series! I love Alaska!
Thanks so much for watching! I can’t wait to share, it was a great cruise!
We will be travelling round trip to Hawaii next year on the Koningsdam and this was a fantastic introduction to it. Thank you....well done!
Thanks for watching Carol! I hope you have a fantastic cruise to Hawaii next year! 😊
Me too. I’m even more excited now! I’ve only done one cruise and am hooked.
I am also booked on the Hawaii round trip (from Vancouver) next spring...this was a great introduction to the ship!
We will be on her in 3 weeks! Can't wait!
Thanks for watching! I hope you have an amazing cruise! 😊
we will be on the aug 27th sailing...can't wait!!
@@pureforce469 I hope you have a great cruise! 😊
WOW very nice ship
It really was! Thanks for watching!
Love the footage as you pull out from Vancouver. Totally agree it’s one of the best ports while cruising :)
Thanks so much for watching! Yes, the sail away from Vancouver is so beautiful, glad you agree!
Looking forward to sailing on Koningsdam in the summer.
Thanks for watching! I hope you have a great cruise on the Koningsdam this summer!
@@WanderlustJourney One more question. Do rock bands perform every night the Rolling Stones rock room.
I really enjoyed your video
Thanks so much for watching! Happy to hear you enjoyed it! 😊
Wow! This video is very detailed and is made very well! My parents took me on this cruise on the koningsdam in late august this year and i think i might have been on the same ship as you! I actually recorded some vlogs of my own and im going to be posting them very soon.
Thanks for watching! Glad to hear you had a good cruise as well!
Wondering if stateroom doors have magnets to hang a little door decoration. Travelling with our niece and nephew who would be delighted to decorate a fun door! 😊
The stateroom doors are metal, so you can place magnets on them. You would have to bring your own. 🙂
Considering this ship and NCL Encore for late May 2025. We’ll have a 15 yr old teenage boy…heard HAL has older crowd so that’s a concern. 😅
Hi there! I actually just sailed the Koningsdam again to Alaska last week (just got off the ship on Saturday) and there were many families. It’s very popular with multi generation families onboard. I’ve also sailed on the NCL Encore and she’s a beautiful ship! There are some differences in the itineraries and activities onboard, if you’d like to reach out to have a further chat you can send me an email at ariane@wanderlustjourney.ca 😊
Looking to do an APT Canada and Alaska from Australia in 2025 this is very helpful. We love Europe so tossing up between the two, as this looks very different. We are avid cruisers, and have been on Princess, Celebrity and Viking so was wondering what the Holland America was like. What time of year would you suggest would be the most kind weather wise? 😀
Thanks for the informative video. Was there room to store your larger suitcase under the bed ?
Thanks so much for watching! Yes, I was able to store my luggage under the bed with no issues.
Thank you for the tips on boarding the ship. The spa on the ship looks delightful and relaxing. I was wondering what are the protocols for Covid testing prior to boarding on Holland America now? Do you need a negative result from a PCR testing or is a covid Antigen screen test from a pharmacy acceptable when departing from Vancouver to Alaska?
When I sailed on Holland America back in May 2022 I needed to provide a certified negative antigen test result taken within two days of my sailing. I did this through Switch Health with an at home telehealth test. Things are changing quickly right now, so I would always double check the cruise line’s website as to what they require for your specific sailing. Hopefully this helps 😊 Thanks again so much for watching!
I’m sailing out on Saturday. Yay! How’s the wifi? I purchased the premium and fingers crossed as I have an important zoom meeting next Weds. 😬 Love your vlogs!!
Thanks for watching and have an amazing cruise! There is a package you can upgrade to that allows for streaming. I had the $99 package for the week and was able to upload stories to social media and use FaceTime. The internet was quite spotty in Glacier Bay, but other than that it worked pretty good and I was able to get work done. Hope this helps 😊
@@WanderlustJourney Thank you soooo much!!
Hi there, how do you purchase wifi? Is this something you get onboard during the cruise? Thanks.
When you arrive into your stateroom there will be instructions on how to connect to the ship’s wifi. You’ll need to download the Holland America Navigator app, I’d do this at home before you board the ship and wifi can be purchased through the app once on the ship.
What’s difference between veranda and balcony suites??
Wonderful vlog! What time of year did you go?
Thanks so much! This cruise was May 28th to June 4th, 2022 😊
Great video! Can the couch in the verandah room turn into a bed or is it just a couch?
Thanks so much for watching! Yes, most of the couches in the Verandah staterooms fold out into an additional bed.
Very nice video! How to become a cruise travel agent and get invited to cruise for free please? 😅
Hi watching your vlogs from the UK and looking at a cruise from Vancouver in August 2024. Some travel from Vancouver but show last port as Seward, does that mean that you disembark there and have to make your own way back to Vancouver do you know? X
Hi there! Thanks for watching. Yes, so if you do a cruise from Vancouver to Seward, most people do a “cruise tour” or you would need to get a transfer to take you to Anchorage to fly back to Vancouver. I hope this helps!
Probably a stupid question but can we use USD in the port to put on our sail card? Or use USD on the ship since it’s sailing from Canada?
Canada will accept USD. Honestly, I just used my debit card and my bank just exchanged the currency automatically. And when you're aboard the ship, you use your room key as your "charge card".
@@Sweetpea66 thank you!
@@Hbush1987 you're welcome! Enjoy your cruise!!
Hi Heather, thanks for watching! It’s either USD cash or a pre-authorization in USD on your credit card. When you do your check in, you’ll be able to select either to register a credit card or for a cash account (it will also let you know how much cash you’ll need to provide onboard).
This video was better than some of the others that I’ve seen on the Koningsdam. Please invest on a better camera & a gimbal for future video’s. Since your cruising for free on HAL
Thanks so much for watching! I have quite a gear wish list, hopefully soon!
Is it kid friendly?
Yes, Holland America does have a great kids club onboard the Koningsdam called Club Hal. I would say that the Koningsdam is one of the more kid friendly ships in the fleet.
Can you help my husband and I book a cruise to Alaska in '24 ?
Hello! I’d love to help. I’ll be in touch as I saw you sent me an email!
@@WanderlustJourney please mention that you are a Canadian travel agent as I am just throwing a lot of emails from the lines into the bin. I may have binned your email by mistake too. If you have already emailed me, please email again and I’ll be on the look out for you. Thanks
@@riohenry6382 Hello! I will send you another email 😊 I always open every video I’ve filmed with my opening by saying “I’m a luxury travel advisor based in Vancouver, Canada”.
@@WanderlustJourney and that’s exactly why I contacted you. Looking forward to working with you 🥳