ALASKA is GREAT

Item: Carnival Spirit
Rating: 2
Author: MichaelM28

Carnival Spirit Cruise Review to Alaska - Inside Passage

MichaelM28

Contributor Level: Deck Hand

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 7

Overall rating:

2 out of 5

Verified Review

7 Night Alaska (Seattle Roundtrip)

Sail date: May 31, 2011

Ship: Carnival Spirit

Cabin type: Balcony

Reviewed: 13 years ago

Review summary

BED WAS HORRIBLE! - old and lumpy Pushy Photographers - Language barriers - service eratic - Some souveniers - not related to Alska like coconut drink cups - Polar bear - moose and pirate costumes not part of SE Alaska. Heavy on overpriced excursions - pushy jewellry sales

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5

It all tastes the same

Entertainment

1 out of 5

Cheap 2nd rate Vegas shows

Service and Staff

3 out of 5

Only a few outstanding members - Languqge barriers

Ship Quality

3 out of 5

Dated

Cabin / Stateroom

1 out of 5

Bed was old and lumpy - off to see a Chiropractor and get a massage

Ports of call

Juneau, Alaska

3 out of 5

Junea is beautiful - otherwise same as Skagway

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Don't Miss: Independent Whale Tour Guide - Outstanding

Ketchikan, Alaska

3 out of 5

Don't Miss: Great Museum at port within walking distance

Skagway, Alaska

3 out of 5

Skagway is beautiful - Mountain Goats - Bald Eagles - Virgin Territory - too bad it is held captive by overpriced restaurants and shops - Cruiselines hold interest in some.

Thumbs Up 0

Don't Miss: Independent Fishing Guide - Outstanding

Victoria, British Columbia

5 out of 5

BEAUTIFUL! Would consider visiting again with more time. Too bad we only had a few hours

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Don't Miss: Independent Pedi-cab Guide was INCREDIBLE!!!!

Pros: The Beauty of Alaska

Cons: Cruise Ship