Awesome 1st Alaskan Cruise

Carnival Spirit Cruise Review to Alaska

Cruises: 2-3 cruises
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 30

Overall rating:

4.7 out of 5
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Carnival Spirit

6 Night Alaska (Seattle Roundtrip)

Sail date: August 04, 2022

Ship: Carnival Spirit

Cabin number: 5129

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 2 years ago

Review summary

The best first experience visiting Alaska. We are looking forward in our next visit to this beautiful state

Embarkation

5 out of 5
It was very smooth and only took a couple minutes to check in and get through security. There was virtually no line or waiting

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5
We enjoyed the various buffets, steakhouse, sushi, Mexican and main dining room. We opted for the early dinner which worked out well. Also loved the pizza and never ending ice cream

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5
Fitness center was great, plenty of machines and various weights. Plenty of pools and hot tubs located throughout the ship. Lots of activities to choose from. Learned a ton from Chris the Naturalist’s lecturers

Entertainment

1 out of 5
Saw a couple shows and several comedians.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
Awesome staff! It was nice being greeted by our first name throughout the week. Very friendly, met or exceeded my expectations.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5
Ship was very well maintained and clean

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
First time with a balcony stateroom and so glad we chose it. Beautiful views, fresh ocean breeze and decent size.

Ports of call

Seattle, Washington

5 out of 5
We embarked at this port. Embarking was a quick and smooth process

Juneau, Alaska

5 out of 5
It rained the entire time in Juneau, which was nice. Walked around town to shop and eat. Great experience

Cruise Tracy Arm Fjord, Alaska

5 out of 5
I’d give 10 stars if I could. Obvious this is not a port. Our captain got the ship so close to the glacier, glad we didn’t pay for an excursion. What a breathtaking area

Ketchikan, Alaska

5 out of 5
The weather could not be better for this port. Sunshine and 70 degrees. We walked around town, shopped and ate. Friendly people

Victoria, British Columbia Did not visit port

Did not disembark

Disembarkation

5 out of 5
I was expecting a mad house. Instead, we disembarked within minutes. The only line was at customs which we waited maybe 3-5 mins.
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6 Comments

javawoody    2 years ago

Thanks for the review

Gwbigdog    2 years ago

Thanks for sharing your cruise

kef2016    2 years ago

Thanks for sharing your cruise experience! Glad you had a great cruise!

GSpringer    2 years ago

Thanks for sharing

CruzeFan    2 years ago

Glad you enjoyed it. Alaska is an amazing place and addictive.

AuntPinkie    2 years ago

A balcony is the best way to go when sailing in Alaska, glad you did it. Appreciate your detailed review. Glad you enjoyed your first Alaskan cruise!