I enjoyed privately relaxing and enjoying the view via our balcony, while my husband enjoyed roaming the ship and exploring. We shared many lovely meals and met friendly people. Wonderful.
Embarkation
5 out of 5
Easy and pretty quick.
Ship experiences
Food and Dining
5 out of 5
Great service everywhere. Main dining room always good selections. Especially liked the crab festival at the Toscano. The Murano provides an over the moon romantic dinner experience. The cafe was reliable, easy and had a nice variety for breakfasts and lunches.
Onboard Activities
4 out of 5
I enjoyed having access to a self-service library. My husband enjoyed the blackjack tables. We both enjoyed the Sky Lounge and trivia games.
Entertainment
4 out of 5
The staged shows were okay, the acrobatics were good but we found the shows to be fairly sexualized for general consumption--the older crowds don't need it, and it was painful to see children in the front row having performers grind at them. But we really enjoyed the performers that provided music in the bars and public spaces more. We often lingered after dinner to enjoy them.
Children's Programs
Had no children with us this time.
Service and Staff
5 out of 5
Our Steward, Omar, was terrific--very personable and efficient. And in the Moonlight Sonata dining room Enrico, our waiter, and Aldrin, our busboy, took wonderful care of us.
Ship Quality
4 out of 5
Beautiful and clean, a pleasure to explore and enjoy. Every chair in the public areas was made with the comfort of the tall passengers, and that is nice for them, but I am 5'4" and there was not one chair, including the dining chairs, that supported my back. I was either sitting up rigidly, stealing extra back pillows, or at uncomfortable angles. But they were beautiful chairs. I got great pleasure from really examining the elements of design used.
Cabin / Stateroom
5 out of 5
Really liked the bathroom layout, seemed more comfortable than some cruise lines. The fitting for the room were aesthetically pleasing and efficient. Omar kept it neat and tidy.
Ship tip
Don't worry about the extra courses at the meals if you are far forward or aft, you get your daily walk in even if the don't use the topside track!
Amazing excursion to Mendenhall glacier and waterfall. Once in a lifetime whale watch on which we got to see a bubblenet feeding. Wow! and a great salmon BBQ.
Appreciate your detailed and informative review. Happy both you and your husband found things you both preferred. Glad you enjoyed your Alaskan cruise.
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