14 Day Alaska Explorer

Amsterdam Cruise Review to Alaska

Cruises: 7+ cruises
Reviews: 2
Helpful Votes: 26

Overall rating:

4.5 out of 5
Amsterdam

14 Night Great Alaskan Explorer (Seattle Roundtdrip)

Sail date: July 29, 2019

Ship: Amsterdam

Cabin type: Inside

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 5 years ago

Review summary

Captain Bolton was very engaging with the guests and provided great commentaries frequently. This is one of the best crews we have sailed with.

Embarkation

5 out of 5
Unfortunately I had mobility issues this cruise but Holland America made it easy by personaly assisting us in the embarkation process. We advised them in advance of my specific needs and they coordinated and assisted during the entire process.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5
Excellent service by all staff. Consistently on hand to personally assist me due to mobility issues.

Onboard Activities

2 out of 5
Excellent shows and entertainment

Entertainment

5 out of 5
Holland's Dancers and Singers were excellent. Truly enjoyed classical guitarist and comedian on main stage

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
All staff were very friendly and accommodating. Consistently greeted us by name and friendly. Very engaging with smiles on their faces

Ship Quality

5 out of 5
Smaller ship that made it easier for getting around

Cabin / Stateroom

4 out of 5
Great

Ship tip

Enjoy the excellent crews customer service

Ports of call

Cruise Tracy Arm Fjord, Alaska

5 out of 5
Spent the day relaxing on the Promenade deck chairs, drinking hot chocolate and watching the wonderful sights and stillness of the glacier

Juneau, Alaska

5 out of 5
Mendenhall Glacier

Icy Strait Point (Hoonah), Alaska

5 out of 5

Anchorage, Alaska

5 out of 5
Train ride all day. Sites were beautiful

Homer, Alaska

4 out of 5

Kodiak, Alaska

3 out of 5
Quaint, did a trip to Walmart only

Cruise Hubbard Glacier

5 out of 5
Words cannot Express the beautiful site and experience

Sitka, Alaska

4 out of 5

Victoria, British Columbia

5 out of 5
Burkhart Gardens are beautiful

Disembarkation

5 out of 5
Again, exceptional assistance for my mobility needs. Holland's accommodations to Airport are excellent and the systems they have in place make it easy and efficient to get you to your gate. Large staff that are there to assist and answer your questions.
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