Holland America Koningsdam
Holland America

Holland America Koningsdam

66
SCORE
Dining 79Pools & Relaxation 70Entertainment 68Activities & Thrills 59Space & Comfort 55Value / Cost 38
Line
Holland America
Built
2016
Guests
2,650
Tonnage
99,836 tons
Length
296 m
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What We Like
+Strong Dining — scores 79/100
Worth Knowing
Value / Cost is a relative weak point at 38/100
Fewer crew per guest — about 3 guests to each crew member
Daily gratuities are expected on top of the fare

General

Cruise Line
Holland America
Ship Name
Koningsdam
Maiden voyage
1 April 2016

Physical

Year Built
2016
Refurbished
The year of the ship's most recent major refit or renovation.
2019
Builder
Fincantieri
Gross Tonnage
A measure of a ship's enclosed volume, not its weight. Higher usually means more decks, space and amenities.
99,836 tons2937250800
Length
Overall length of the hull from bow to stern.
296 m88365
Width/Beam
The ship's width at its widest point. A wider hull is steadier but limits which ports and canals it can use.
38 m
Total decks
Total number of decks, including crew-only and service decks.
13
Passenger Decks
13
Speed
Cruising speed in knots (nautical miles per hour). One knot is about 1.15 mph.
24 knots

Passengers and Crew

Crew
1,036
Passenger to Crew Ratio
Guests per crew member. Lower means more staff per passenger, which usually means more attentive service.
314
Total Cabins
1,331
Single Occupancy Cabins
Whether the ship has cabins built for solo travellers (often without a single supplement).
No
Wheelchair-Accessible Cabins
40
Passenger Capacity
The maximum number of guests the ship can carry at full occupancy.
2,650487662
Space Ratio (tons of ship per passenger)
Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity — a rough 'spaciousness' gauge. Higher means more room per guest.
37.6742128

Amenities

Restaurants
13 restaurants total: Dining Room, Lido Market, New York Deli & Pizza, Dive-In, and Grand Dutch Cafe/Explorations Cafe (included); Pinnacle Grill, Rudi's Sel de Mer, Canaletto, Tamarind & Nami Sushi, Morimoto by Sea, Club Orange, and Gelato/specialty bars (paid)
Restaurants - Paid
8
Restaurants - Included
5
Onboard Currency
The currency used for onboard purchases and billing.
US Dollar
Total Pools
2
- Pools - General Access
2
- Pools - Adults Only
1
- Pools - Exclusive
1
Outdoor Pools
1
Indoor Pools
1
Retractable Roof Pools
1
Water Playground/Splash Park
No
Kiddie/Splash Pool
No
Total Hot Tubs
7
- Hot Tubs - General Access
5
- Hot Tubs - Adults Only
2
- Hot Tubs - Exclusive
2
WiFi
Yes
Internet Center
Yes
Cell Phone Service
Yes
Bars/Lounges
7
Beauty Salon/Barber Shop
Yes
Casino
Yes
Chapel
No
Night Club
Yes
Laundromats (self service)
No
Laundry/Dry Cleaning
Yes
Library
No
Movie Theatre
Yes
Outdoor Movie Screen
No
Onboard Weddings
Yes
Spa
Yes
Video Arcade
Yes
Basketball Court
Yes
Sports Court
Yes
Tennis Court
Yes
Fitness Center
Yes
Ice Skating Rink
No
Jogging Track
No
Mini-Golf Course
No
Rock Climbing Wall
No
Water Slide
No
Water Sports Platform
No
24-Hour Room Service
Yes
Babysitting
Yes
Children's Playroom
Yes
Supervised Youth Program
Yes
Teen Center
Yes
Kosher Meals
Yes
Adult Only Relaxation Area
Yes
Special Amenities
The Retreat (adult-only sundeck with private cabanas, ocean-view relaxation, dedicated bar/lunch service), Club Orange (suite/upgrade exclusive dining and priority services), Neptune Lounge (suite guests), Greenhouse Spa & Salon, World Stage with 270-degree LED screen, Music Walk, Rolling Stone Lounge, B.B. King's Blues Club, ocean-view pickleball courts

Costs and Gratuities

Base Daily Gratuities*(Per Person Per Day)
The standard service charge automatically added per guest, per day, on top of the fare.
$18.00
Tip added to drinks & services
The automatic gratuity percentage added to bar tabs and paid services.
18%
Tipping Expected?
Yes

Registry & Identifiers

Call sign
The ship's unique radio identifier used in maritime communications.
PBGJ
IMO number
A permanent 7-digit ID assigned to the hull for life, even if the ship is later renamed or sold.
9692557
MMSI number
A 9-digit radio ID broadcast by the ship's transponder for tracking and communications.
244830547
Port of registry
The ship's legal home port and country of registration — its 'flag'.
Rotterdam,  Netherlands
66.1
SCORE /100
Overall score for this persona, built from the section scores below.
Dining 79
Pools & Relaxation 70
Entertainment 68
Activities & Thrills 59
Space & Comfort 55
Value / Cost 38