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Indeed, the five-year-old Koningsdam is
stylish and well maintained, with tasteful decor,
lots of comfortable sea-view nooks, and state-
of-the-art entertainment venues. Our veranda
stateroom was spacious, the bed and bedding
were first-rate, and the glass-encased shower
was the best we’ve experienced. The lighting
was exceptional, with interior-lit mirrors,
reading lamps, and motion-triggered floor
lighting for safe nighttime bathroom visits. The
crew was professional and friendly, almost
without exception, but the biggest, most
pleasant surprise was the outstanding food and
drink.
Our dining experiences on the Koningsdam
matched any we have enjoyed at sea over the
last two decades. The ship offered a wide range
of outstanding dining options — from our most
excellent cheeseburger and fries at the Dive In
by the Lido Pool to the exceptional Asian
cuisine at the beautiful Tamarind specialty
restaurant.
Holland America recruited seven top chefs
for its Culinary Council and charged them to set
a higher standard of food service, from buffet
to cafes to specialty dining.

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