The first of Holland America Line’s Pinnacle-class ships, Koningsdam combines 21st- century elegance and nautical tradition. 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. Truly a destination all her own, there’s much to explore on Koningsdam. 

For 153 years, Holland America Line has been a recognized leader in cruising. If you are looking for some of the most spacious and comfortable ships at sea, award-winning service, exquisite dining, extensive activities and enrichment programs and compelling worldwide itineraries, you've come to the right place. We are committed to our mission: through excellence, we create once-in-a-lifetime experiences, every time.

Today, Holland America Line's fleet of 11 modern classic ships offers more than 500 sailings a year visiting all seven continents.

WHY CHOOSE HOLLAND AMERICA CRUISE?

Ships:

• Ships are purposefully designed to accommodate fewer guests, resulting in more space per guest than any other premium cruise line.

• A sense of spaciousness throughout the ship, from generously proportioned public rooms to plenty of outdoor viewing room.

• A wide variety of spacious staterooms, most with ocean views or private verandas.

• More personal attention.

• Prompt seating and easy access to services.

• Smooth embarkation, disembarkation and tendering.

Staterooms:

• Staterooms are 25% larger than other cruise lines

• Suites are 50% larger than other cruise lines

• Inside staterooms have walk-in closet & some of them even have a bath tub.

• Introduction of new Family Ocean-view staterooms with accommodations for up to 5 guests, and also Single staterooms for solo travelers on ship ms. Koningsdam, ms. Nieuw Statendam and ms. Rotterdam.

• The Family staterooms have additional closet space and two separate shower facilities

• Use of the exclusive Neptune Lounge & personal concierge for Neptune and Pinnacle Suite guests.

• Complimentary laundry, pressing and dry cleaning throughout the cruise for Neptune and Pinnacle Suite guests.

Dining:

• Complimentary 24-hour in-room dining

• Choice of traditional pre-set seating and dining times or a flexible open schedule

• Vegetarian and Indian food is also served on board.

Services:

• Intuitive, always nearby, never intrusive

• Guest to crew ratio 2:1

• Warm Asian hospitality with onboard Filipino & Indonesian Crew

Itineraries:

• Wide array of carefully researched itineraries to showcase a destination at its best

• More time in each location; Holland America Cruise arrives early in the morning & leaves late in the evening

• Minimum time spent at sea with maximum ports of call in each itinerary

• Zero days at sea in our Alaska Inside Passage itineraries

• The Alaska sailings have maximum visits to the Glacier Bay which has four major glaciers, is a full day experience and provides more wildlife and whale watching opportunity.

• Hubbard Glacier is offered on Alaskan Explorer cruises roundtrip from Seattle

Entertainment, Activities & Programs:

• Nights aboard Holland America Line are filled with an abundance of world-class entertainment options & exclusive experiences curated for each cruise - as many as 12 performance options nightly

• Club HAL program: Age specific multiple recreational options on every ship for children

• Greenhouse spa on-board with State of the Art Gymnasium

• Casino, Culinary Arts Center, Digital workshop, Movies and many more recreational facilities on board

Group Benefits:

• For passengers traveling in a group of 16, the 16th passenger earns a tour credit equivalent to an average of total revenue. Taxes are extra on actuals.

• For groups of five or more staterooms, you can customize special amenities for your client including: Dinner at a Specialty Restaurant | Wine Navigator package | Cocktail parties | Beverage Card options | Ship Board Credit options | Group leader upgrades

Managed By: Holland America Group (subsidiary of Carnival Corporation).

Location Advantage(s):

• Vancouver (Alaska homeport): Direct Inside Passage access, Glacier Bay National Park entry (exclusive permits), fjord/glacier views, short flights for international guests​

• Seattle proximity: Easy West Coast embarkation, minimal jet lag for U.S. travelers​

• Fort Lauderdale (Caribbean/Winter): Quick access to Bahamas, Eastern/Western Caribbean, Panama Canal; major airport hub​

• Pinnacle-class design: Smaller size (99,500 GT) navigates narrow passages like Tracy Arm Fjord better than mega-ships​

• Roundtrip itineraries: Efficient 7-day loops maximize scenic ports (Juneau, Ketchikan, Skagway) without long sea days

Member Of: International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO), Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA).

Awards (If Any):

1. Best Ship for Dining 2022 (USA Today 10Best)
2. Best Mid-Sized Ship 2nd place 2022 (USA Today 10Best)
3. Top 10 Cruise Ships for Dining 2023 (USA Today 10Best)
4. Best Cruise Ship for Dining #10 2025 (USA Today 10Best)
5. Best Cruise Ship for Entertainment #7 2025 (USA Today 10Best)
6. Best Alaska Cruise #7 2025 (USA Today 10Best)
7. Best New Ship 2017 (Cruise Critic)
8. Best Mid-Sized Cruise Ship 2019 (Cruise Critic).​

Languages Spoken:

Activities At The Venue: Cooking demos, cocktail classes, America's Test Kitchen workshops, art classes (origami, painting, calligraphy), flower arranging, destination lectures, naturalist talks, wine/beer tastings, gym (bikes, weights, TRX, indoor cycling), pickleball, basketball, soccer, ping-pong, quoits, shuffleboard, yoga, Pilates, Tai Chi, pool games, live music (BB King's Blues Club, Rolling Stone Rock Room, Billboard Onboard), shows (Humanity dance, World Stage productions, comedy), trivia, bingo, scavenger hunts, dance classes, Club HAL kids (crafts, Olympics, storytelling, movies), The Loft teens (sports, quizzes, cooking), movies under stars, library, casino, spa thermal suite, walking promenade, Retreat cabana area, Lincoln Center Stage classical music, MIXologist cocktails, digital workshops (photography, social media), team trivia, karaoke, dance parties, shore excursions with naturalist guides.

Pet Policy:

Any Special Information Regarding Venue:

Pinnacle-class flagship (99,500 GT, 2,668 guests), 100% balcony staterooms, Music Walk (BB King's, Billboard, Rolling Stone), no self-serve laundry (pay), Alaska Glacier Bay access (permits), adult-focused (21+ possible), Club Orange perks (priority dining/lounge), Voom Wi-Fi (paid), no forward/aft Sun Deck 12 elevators, Neptune Suites concierge, thermal spa pass, 24-hr room service (post-10pm fee), auto-gratuities.