Wonderful Alaskan Cruise

Celebrity Solstice Cruise Review to Alaska - Gulf of Alaska

jennoverton38

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 1 cruise (first)

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 26

Overall rating:

5 out of 5

Verified Review

7 Night Alaska Dawes Glacier (Seattle To Vancouver)

Sail date: September 15, 2023

Ship: Celebrity Solstice

Cabin number: 8282

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 1 year ago

Review summary

This was our first cruise, we had a lovely time and have already discussed booking another cruise. This ship was well run and it seems that the crew have great respect for their shipmates and captain. Cruise Director, Eddy Jenkins made this cruise for us! He is so witty and personable. I would have liked to be able to have a chat with him but he is so busy with all of his duties.

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Very organized and efficient

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

Dining rooms were lovely and special. Cafe was very good and adequate for most meals

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

We participated in several activities, many to choose from

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Stage shows were so good.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Our room steward, Yacob was very attentive and kind.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Ship was clean and wall maintained

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Cabin was a nice size and very clean. The only issues we had was minor and was addressed immediately.

Ship tip

Get a lanyard for your ship card, you will need to always have it on you.

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Ports of call

Seattle, Washington Did not visit port

Did not arrive early enough to visit port.

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Ketchikan, Alaska

5 out of 5

Port was nice. Did not do excursion, too expensive.

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CRUISE ENDICOTT ARM & DAWES GLACIER

5 out of 5

Visited the glacier via cruise ship. Did not port.

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Juneau, Alaska

5 out of 5

Port was great, people were friendly, food was awesome. Did not do an excursion, too expensive.

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Skagway, Alaska

5 out of 5

Skagway was beautiful! Took lots of pictures. Did not do an excursion, too expensive

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Cruise Inside Passage, Alaska

5 out of 5

There was no port here.

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Vancouver (Canada Place), British Columbia

5 out of 5

Loved Vancouver! Will come back to visit this city!

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Disembarkation

4 out of 5

This was a bit confusing, the area we were instructed to wait in did not have speakers. We could not hear announcements.

8 Comments

Ladyjunecliff 11 months ago

I think excursions are pricy. Next time look at Viator or trip advisor. They might fit your budget. The cruises are an investment, but if you can do one or two excursions it will seem worth it. I read reviews and go with mid priced excursions. Glad you enjoyed your first cruise!

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kristysmom224 1 year ago

You should have done the Lumberjack Show in Ketchikan. Was not expensive and so much fun!

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Niavlys 1 year ago

Great detailed comments. Thanks for sharing

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Gwbigdog 1 year ago

Thanks for sharing

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shipmate13 1 year ago

Will be on this ship in November in Singapore. Glad to hear positive review and looking forward to being on it.

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javawoody 1 year ago

Glad you enjoyed your first cruise.

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cruising2004 1 year ago

Welcome to cruise life! Glad you had an amazing time on your cruise. Alaska is so beautiful! Thank you for sharing your experience.

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JimOhio 1 year ago

Thanks for sharing this review. It is too bad you felt that the ports and excursions were too expensive and didn't visit. I think you left a great vacation with a great itinerary on the table by this decision.

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