{"id":51596,"date":"2016-04-06T12:46:27","date_gmt":"2016-04-06T16:46:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/?p=51596"},"modified":"2016-08-18T15:33:32","modified_gmt":"2016-08-18T19:33:32","slug":"best-features-koningsdam-cruise-ship","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/2016\/04\/06\/best-features-koningsdam-cruise-ship\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Features on the Koningsdam Cruise Ship"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Explore Holland America Line\u2019s new Koningsdam Cruise Ship<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The newest ship from Holland America Line, the Ms. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/price-advantage-alert.php?r=sh:ms%20Koningsdam\">Koningsdam Cruise Ship<\/a>, is ready to set sail!\u00a0 The Koningsdam will be the first ship in the fleets Pinnacle Class, which will bring a new look, more space, and allow passage through the wider locks of the Panama Canal. What is really exciting about this new ship are the features Holland America Line has added for their passengers.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_51619\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ms.-koningsdam-Rendering_Wine_Blending.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-51619\"><picture data-avif-picture=\"1\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ms.-koningsdam-Rendering_Wine_Blending-400x267.avif 1x\"><img data-avif-wrap=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-51619\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-51619\" src=\"http:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ms.-koningsdam-Rendering_Wine_Blending-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Blend\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/picture><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-51619\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Blend<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>Blend<\/strong>: If you are a wine connoisseur you are going to be thrilled with Blend. AT Blend you will learn how to blend, or create, your very own wine. Not only will you have a chance to create your very own wine but you will learn about the wine making process from Koningsdam\u2019s wine expert. The best part is the wine selected for your blending experience is from Chateau Ste. Michelle, the oldest and most admired winery in Washington State.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_51620\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ms.-Koningsdam-Family_Ocean_view_Stateroom_S.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-51620\"><picture data-avif-picture=\"1\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ms.-Koningsdam-Family_Ocean_view_Stateroom_S-400x267.avif 1x\"><img data-avif-wrap=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-51620\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-51620\" src=\"http:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ms.-Koningsdam-Family_Ocean_view_Stateroom_S-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Family Stateroom\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/picture><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-51620\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Family Stateroom<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>Cabins<\/strong>: Another first for Holland America Line on the Koningsdam will be the family ocean view cabins. These new cabins are a favorite for guests who like to sail exclusively with Holland America Line.\u00a0 These cabins give cruisers the opportunity to have the whole family in one cabin. These cabins feature two bathrooms, added closet space, and enough room for five guests. Cabins range in size from 222-231 sq. ft.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_51621\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ms.-koningsdam_Canaletto.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-51621\"><picture data-avif-picture=\"1\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ms.-koningsdam_Canaletto-400x267.avif 1x\"><img data-avif-wrap=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-51621\" class=\"wp-image-51621 size-medium\" src=\"http:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ms.-koningsdam_Canaletto-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Best Features on the Koningsdam Cruise Ship\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/picture><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-51621\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Culinary Arts Center<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>Culinary Arts<\/strong>: Holland America Line has always been huge on cuisine but they took it to a whole new level on the Koningsdam! The <a href=\"http:\/\/cs.cruisebase.com\/cs\/forms\/CruiseResultPage.aspx?skin=585&amp;did=-1&amp;mon=4%2F1%2F2016&amp;dt=10%2F31%2F2017&amp;len=&amp;sort=10&amp;vid=608&amp;sid=2054&amp;cetoken=6506a4343d425ca1764f486ac2fb3125\">Koningsdam Cruise Ship<\/a> will be equipped with a Culinary Arts Center where guests will have the opportunity to take part in cooking demonstrations in an impressive show kitchen. The classes will be offered by expert chefs on the ship but keep an eye out for celebrity chef appearances! The Culinary Arts Center will be available for kids and teens too, adding an additional treat for the family cruisers! In the evening the Culinary Arts Center will be open for all to dine.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_51622\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ms.koningsdam_PoolArea1.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-51622\"><picture data-avif-picture=\"1\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ms.koningsdam_PoolArea1-400x267.avif 1x\"><img data-avif-wrap=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-51622\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-51622\" src=\"http:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ms.koningsdam_PoolArea1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Pool Area\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/picture><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-51622\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Pool Area<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>Lido Pool<\/strong>: Another Holland America Line fan favorite is the Lido Pool but on the Koningsdam this amazing feature has been upgraded! On the Koningsdam the Lido pool will feature two levels for your outdoor enjoyment. Watch films under the stars and divulge in some of the yummiest snacks.<\/p>\n<p>Other features aboard the Koningsdam include the World Stage, the Music Walk, Lincoln Center Stage, and Billboard Onboard, just to name a few.\u00a0 If you are interested in booking a cruise on the new <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/price-advantage-alert.php?r=sh:ms%20Koningsdam\">Koningsdam Cruise Ship<\/a> call the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/?__hstc=4561516.b691dd181b641e3c4522e60992786213.1441916433987.1459721316208.1459729261380.68&amp;__hssc=4561516.1.1459729261380&amp;__hsfp=1985645490\">CruiseExperts.com<\/a> today at 1-888-804-CRUISE(2784).<\/p>\n<p>Looking for some added savings on your cruise? Check out our <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/price-advantage-alert.php\">Price Advantage Alerts<\/a> and pay less than if you called the cruise line direct! 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