MS Konigsdam – Carpets fit for a King!

You know me, a ship visit wouldn’t be a ship visit without taking in and appreciating the fabulous carpets that are unique to cruise ships. I love them, and the more ‘out there’ and wackier the better in my opinion! Konigsdam’s carpets were no exception, in fact I think I would rate them among some of the best I have ever had the pleasure of viewing and walking across.

What never ceases to amaze me is that no matter how garish they are they never seem to look out of place, they always blend in with the surroundings and decor so beautifully. However fabulous they are though you would never, ever have the likes of them in your own home that’s for sure, yet they work so well on a ship.

Did you know, on some ships they have different carpet on the forward, middle and aft staircases, so that if you can remember which one is on which staircase you know where you are on the ship? And the corridors too, they have a different carpet Port and Starboard, and even on NCL ships they have fish on their corridor carpets and the direction in which they are swimming is towards the front of the ship so you can tell whether you are walking toward the front or rear of the ship! All very helpful as it is so easy to become disorientated when walking around the inside of a ship. Who hasn’t arrived right at the front of a ship when you thought you were heading towards the back of the ship? Easy done!

Konig is Dutch for King, and I can honestly say the carpets on board were ‘royally fantastic’, if that is even a proper description. Anyway, have a look through at some of these stunners, they really are magnificent!

If any of you find outstanding carpets on your cruises please email them to me at [email protected] so that I can share them, be sure to let me know which ship you were on a the time please.

For now, enjoy the carpets and as always, happy cruising! Next time I will share my thoughts with you about Konigsdam as a ship and the lovely staff on board.