Fantastic Alaska

Item: Celebrity Millennium
Rating: 4.9
Author: Davidjw1

Celebrity Millennium Cruise Review

Davidjw1

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 2-3 cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 36

Overall rating:

4.9 out of 5

7 Night Alaska Northern Glacier (Vancouver To Seward)

Sail date: August 16, 2019

Ship: Celebrity Millennium

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 8124

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 5 years ago

Review summary

This was our second Celebrity cruise and like the first we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and will go again. This was our first time to Alaska and everything exceeded our expectations. We also did a land tour to Denali and Fairbanks. In Denali we did the 8 hour Wilderness Park tour, and an ATV tour. Both were great. We took the glass dome train to Fairbanks and it was excellent. In Fairbanks we did the Gold Dredge tour and Riverboat cruise. Both are touristy but very enjoyable. In Denali we stayed at the Denali Park Village Lodge, the rooms are dated and tired and some of the staff do not like their job. In Fairbanks we stayed at Pike’s Waterfront, clean and comfortable. This whole trip was a 10.

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Effortless process.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

All the restaurants and buffet were very good. Reservations were very helpful for making sure you had a nice table at the right time without a wait.

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

So many things to do, never a dull moment unless you elect to have some down time

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Very good quality shows, comfortable theatre.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Apart the the odd exception all the staff are very friendly and so helpful and cheerful.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Yes Millennium is an older ship but nonetheless she is very clean and our stateroom was great.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Ship tip

Get the premium beverage package.

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Ports of call

Icy Strait Point (Hoonah), Alaska

4 out of 5

Went on a bear search tour, short walk half way to Hoonah, and walked the shops. Probably the least interesting stop of the cruise for us.

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Juneau, Alaska

5 out of 5

Went on a great rafting trip on the Mendenhall Glacier. The Amalga gin distillery is a must visit. Lots to see and do in Juneau. Good lunch at the hanger.

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Vancouver (Canada Place), British Columbia

5 out of 5

Great city to visit for a few days, so much to see and do. Excellent bars and restaurants.

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Ketchikan, Alaska

5 out of 5

A nice totem park and rainforest hike with Wild Wolf Tours.

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Skagway, Alaska

5 out of 5

A great town to walk around. Went on a scenic drive tour over the White Pass to Yukon. Stop for a beer at Skagway Brewery.