Koningsdam entered service on April 8, 2016, with a maiden voyage from Rome, and launched Holland America's Pinnacle class. Queen Máxima of the Netherlands is her godmother. She measures 99,863 gross tons and carries 2,650 guests at double occupancy.
Her design introduced the Music Walk and a lineup of specialty restaurants that later Pinnacle ships repeated, including Pinnacle Grill, Canaletto, Tamarind, Sel de Mer and Morimoto By Sea. The Lido Pool sits under a retractable roof, and the adults-only Sea View Pool is aft.
Highlights
Music Walk
Billboard Onboard, the Rolling Stone Lounge and B.B. King's Blues Club.
Tamarind
A pan-Asian specialty restaurant.
Lido Pool
A pool with a retractable glass roof.
World Stage
A theater for production shows.
Best for
- Couples and older travelers
- Music fans
- Travelers who prefer a mid-size ship
Good to know before you book
- The 12-deck figure is the count Wikipedia gives; Holland America does not publish one on the ship page.
- Kids Club is not offered on all sailings.
- Specialty restaurants cost extra.
Koningsdam questions
Who is the godmother of Koningsdam?
Queen Máxima of the Netherlands is the ship's godmother.
When did Koningsdam enter service?
Koningsdam entered service on April 8, 2016, with a maiden voyage from Rome.
How many guests does Koningsdam carry?
She carries 2,650 guests at double occupancy with about 1,036 crew.
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