Holland America Line · Pinnacle Class
Koningsdam: ship guide
The first Pinnacle Class ship: West Coast favorite for Mexico, Hawaii and Alaska.
Best for: West Coast cruisers who want a modern premium ship for Mexico, Hawaii and Alaska without flying across the country. Sails from San Diego, Vancouver in 2026 and 2027.
About Koningsdam
Koningsdam introduced Holland America Line’s Pinnacle Class in April 2016 and was christened by Queen Maxima of the Netherlands that May. At 99,500 gross tons with 2,650 guests at double occupancy, it brought the line a bigger World Stage theater, the Music Walk, a Lido Pool under a retractable roof and the first Family Ocean View and Single Ocean View staterooms. It remains the template for Nieuw Statendam and the flagship Rotterdam.
A two-week dry dock in March 2026 added five larger ocean-view staterooms that sleep four, put sofa beds into 22 Vista Suites, reworked the seating between Billboard Onboard and the Rolling Stone Lounge, expanded the casino and refreshed Pinnacle Grill, Sel de Mer and Club Orange. Dining choices run from the Dining Room, Lido Market and Grand Dutch Café to Tamarind, Canaletto, Sel de Mer, Morimoto By Sea and a sushi counter.
Koningsdam is Holland America’s West Coast ship. From fall 2026 through spring 2027 it sails Mexican Riviera, Sea of Cortez and Baja cruises of 5 to 12 days from San Diego along with 17 and 18 day Circle Hawaii voyages, then spends summer 2027 on 7 day Alaska Inside Passage cruises round trip from Vancouver with Glacier Bay. Short Pacific Coast repositioning sailings link San Diego and Vancouver each spring and fall. It suits West Coast cruisers who want a modern premium ship without a cross-country flight.
- World Stage theater with a two-story LED screen
- Music Walk: Rolling Stone Lounge, Billboard Onboard and B.B. King’s Blues Club
- Lido Pool with retractable roof and adults-only Sea View Pool
- Pinnacle Grill, Tamarind, Canaletto, Sel de Mer and Morimoto By Sea
- Grand Dutch Café and New York Deli & Pizza
- Family Ocean View staterooms with two bathrooms and Single Ocean View staterooms
- Expanded casino and refreshed live music lounges from the March 2026 dry dock
- Greenhouse Spa & Salon with thermal suite and hydropool
Staterooms and suites
Inside
Interior staterooms of roughly 143 to 225 sq ft including spa interiors near the Greenhouse Spa; the lowest-cost way to sail the Pinnacle Class ship on a Mexico or Alaska week.
Ocean View
About 175 to 282 sq ft with a picture window, plus Single Ocean View staterooms for solo travelers, Family Ocean View staterooms that sleep five with two bathrooms and five larger ocean-view staterooms added in 2026 that sleep four.
Verandah
The ship’s largest category at roughly 228 to 405 sq ft including the private verandah, with spa verandahs on the upper decks; ideal for Alaska glacier days and Hawaii sea days.
Vista Suite
Around 260 to 356 sq ft with a verandah and sitting area; 22 Vista Suites now have sofa beds and sleep up to four.
Signature Suite
About 393 to 400 sq ft with a larger verandah, floor-to-ceiling windows and a tub and shower.
Neptune and Pinnacle Suites
Neptune Suites run about 465 to 502 sq ft and the Pinnacle Suite 1,290 sq ft; both include the Neptune Lounge with concierge, breakfast in Pinnacle Grill and priority embarkation and tendering.
Koningsdam deck plans
Deck by deck, straight from our booking engine: the plan, the stateroom categories on that deck and the public rooms. Pick a deck.
Deck 12 - Observation Deck
Crow's Next, Exploration Cafe, The Retreat.
- Crow’s NestHolland America Line offers you a wide selection of lounges onboard. The panoramic view takes center stage in The Crow's Nest at the top of the ship, where you can relax just about any time of day and enjoy your favorite drink.
Cost: Additional Fee
Plans are the cruise line’s current drawings as supplied to our booking engine. Layouts change with refurbishments; your SmartCruiser advisor confirms the exact stateroom when you book.
On board Koningsdam
Dining on Koningsdam
Dining RoomIncluded
Two-level main restaurant with a changing menu and a choice of open seating or fixed dinner times.
Lido MarketIncluded
Marketplace-style buffet with individual stations for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Dive-InIncluded
Poolside grill for burgers, hot dogs and fries by the Lido Pool.
New York Deli & PizzaIncluded
Casual counter for pizza, sandwiches and deli classics.
Grand Dutch CaféIncluded
Dutch-style café off the atrium with pastries, snacks and Dutch beers; food is complimentary, drinks are extra.
Pinnacle GrillSpecialty
Signature steakhouse with premium beef, seafood and an extensive wine list, refreshed in 2026.
TamarindSpecialty
Pan-Asian restaurant with sushi and Southeast Asian dishes and its own bar.
CanalettoSpecialty
Italian restaurant inside the Lido with family-style sharing plates.
Sel de MerSpecialty
French seafood brasserie offered on select evenings.
Morimoto By Sea and Morimoto By Sea SushiSpecialty
Dishes from Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto, served as a dinner experience and at a dedicated sushi counter.
Entertainment and activities
- World Stage production shows on a two-story LED screen
- Rolling Stone Lounge classic rock and Billboard Onboard dueling pianos
- B.B. King’s Blues Club live blues and soul
- Lido Pool with retractable roof and adults-only Sea View Pool
- Crow’s Nest observation lounge with library and café
- Greenhouse Spa & Salon, thermal suite, hydropool and fitness center
- Expanded casino, art studio, game room, pickleball and sports court
Families and who it suits
Kids Club offers supervised programs for ages 3 to 17 with arts, sports, games and themed parties, though Holland America notes it is not offered on every sailing; Family Ocean View staterooms, the 2026 quad ocean-view staterooms and Vista Suites with sofa beds make it easier to keep a family together.
Best for: West Coast cruisers who want a modern premium ship for Mexico, Hawaii and Alaska without flying across the country.
Sails from: San Diego, Vancouver · Regions: Mexican Riviera, Sea of Cortez and Baja, Hawaii, Alaska Inside Passage, Pacific Coast
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Facts checked against Holland America Line: Koningsdam, Holland America Line: Fleet Facts (PDF), Holland America Line: Koningsdam returns from dry dock (March 2026), Holland America Line: 2027 Alaska season on October 13, 2026. Ship details change with refurbishments; your SmartCruiser advisor confirms the current layout when you book.
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