The Konigsdam

Holland America Line

Koningsdam

A Calender

2016

A Weight

99,500

A Ruler

296 Meters

A Gauge

24 Knots

Stick people

2,650 Guests

People

1,025 Crew

Discover

Your floating resort

The first of Holland America Line's Pinnacle-class ships, the Koningsdam (meaning kings dam in Dutch) was named as a salute to King Willem-Alexander, the Netherland's first king in more than 100 years. True to the Holland America Line tradition, you will find a brilliant blend of traditional cruise styling, with 21st century innovations. Fabulous facilities, elegant decor and efficient and friendly service come with exciting extra twists.

Inspired by music, her design features fluid lines, light-filled spaces and innovative, new dining and entertainment venues - from the dazzling, two-story World Stage to Music Walk, with Lincoln Center Stage, B.B. King's Blues Club and Billboard Onboard.

Restaurants

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The Dining Room

This delightful two-storey restaurant serves open-seating breakfast and lunch and a blend of set-seating and As You Wish freedom flexible, restaurant-style meals at dinner. Dinner consists of five courses ranging from appetisers of steamed mussels to fettuccine, chicken, desserts and more. All dining on the Koningsdam is overseen by a Culinary Council, led by Master Chef and Culinary Consultant, Rudi Sodamin, and an innovative team of acclaimed chefs from around the world.

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Grand Dutch Cafe

Inspired by the brand's Dutch heritage, the European cafe concept complements the top deck of the atrium and offers a space where passengers can enjoy a coffee as well as some light meals and pastries while enjoying views of the sea. Speciality coffees, beers and some Dutch treats are charged for.

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Lido Marketplace

This eatery provides a relaxed dining area with fresh cooked to order selections and a choice of seating either indoors or al fresco. The food is very good for a main buffet, and the variety on offer from all these regions of the world is extraordinary. The Lido Market fully embraces the station concept, which aids navigation and sanitation as everything is served from behind a glass panel. Stations are: Homestead, where you'll find classic comfort food; Distant Lands, for international cuisine; Wild Harvest is a deluxe salad station; the Breadboard offers sandwiches; and Sweet Spot for desserts.

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New York Deli & Pizza

Exclusive to Koningsdam, this venue which overlooks the Lido Pool, is open throughout the day. They have a variety of dishes available for breakfast, you can build your own pizza, sandwich or salad for lunch and in the evening, you can get a selection of snacks, such as popcorn, nachos and potato chips, for movie nights.

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Sel de Mer

Translating to 'salt of the sea' this venue offers outstanding French seafood in a traditional brasserie setting. It has a standard cover charge but do be aware that certain items require a hefty upcharge. The mood is set with soft music, featuring a variety of French chanteuses, in the background.

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Dinner at the Culinary Arts Centre

The Koningsdam's show kitchen transforms into a dining venue at night. It's a farm-to-table concept, with the emphasis on authentically prepared local organic produce. Although the menu has just five dishes to choose from (which is changed every week), the unlimited wine option is really appealing.

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The Pinnacle Grill

The Pinnacle Grill is an upmarket yet intimate reservations only restaurant, which specialises in only serving the highest quality steaks, chops and seafood at dinnertime. Dishes on offer range from premium sterling silver beef, filet mignon and jumbo prawns, and broiled lobster tail to Caesar salad and lobster bisque for starters and chocolate and raisin bread and butter pudding or baked Alaska for dessert.

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Canaletto Restaurant

This world class establishment is the Koningsdam's reservations-only complimentary Italian dinner restaurant. It is famous for offering a delectable Italian sharing menu at dinnertime for a very reasonable price. Food on offer includes a selection of antipasti, soups and salads, pasta and desserts.

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Tamarind

This Asian inspired restaurant offers panoramic sea views from the upper deck. The lunch menu is complimentary and consists of dishes including a variety of steamed dim sums, snapper, red curry coconut chicken, sweet and sour vegetable tempura and sushi. Dinner is reservation and cover charge only and offers more exotic dishes. Food is truly Pan-Asian at Tamarind, with dishes from most of that region including Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, China and Vietnam. The decor is Asian-themed, dark and stylish, with wooden carvings and sculptures.

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