11 Day Alaska Inside Passage

Crown Princess Cruise Review

Cruises: 4-6 cruises
Reviews: 2
Helpful Votes: 24

Overall rating:

4.6 out of 5
Crown Princess

11 Night Alaska Inside Passage (San Francisco Roundtrip)

Sail date: June 06, 2024

Ship: Crown Princess

Cabin type: Suite

Cabin number: D736

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 5 months ago

Review summary

Loved it. Want to go back again. The Captain was amazing. Always learned something new during his address to the passengers. So much entertainment as well. This was one of the best Princess cruises. Crew and staff outstanding. Have a lot of names to put into the after cruise survey. Would definitely recommend going on the Crown Princess.

Embarkation

3 out of 5
This terminal is small and you will be waiting outside for a bit to get through security. Line moved at a steady, but slow pace. Luckily we had a nice day. Waiting in the rain would not be fun.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5
Food was excellent. Sabatinis for breakfast was always good. Very fresh fruit. Dinner was excellent as well. We ate in the Reserve dining area in the MDR and the Manager always made a new, fresh pasta dish.

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5
The CD staff always had something going on. Games. Passengers vs Officers. Trivia. Something was always going on.

Entertainment

5 out of 5
Wow! This was only an 11 day cruise and they had 4 different production shows. Encode, Disco, Magic, and Sweet Soul Music. 3 comics. Singers and entertainers. Always something going on. Never had so many choices.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
Wonderful. Room Stewart was amazing and showed us some "behind the scenes" stuff. Always greeted us in the morning and evening. Sabatinis and MDR staff also excellent. Remembered our names, and likes. Top notch.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5
Ship was clean. Always saw staff refreshing things, bathrooms, outside deck areas, towels. After day one ship layout was easy as well.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
St Thomas suite. Loved it! Great views of Alaska sitting on the balcony.

Ship tip

Enjoy, relax, and don't sweat the small stuff.

Ports of call

Prince Rupert, British Columbia

4 out of 5
I think this is a newer stop. Smaller town. Friendly people. We were the first Princess group to do the train ride and bus trip. Scenery from the train is cool. This is a commuter train so there are also commuters on board. They have an observation car which us tourists pretty much sat in. Bus ride stopped at a park and we were served a nice catered lunch.

Icy Strait Point (Hoonah), Alaska

4 out of 5
Lots of walking but beautiful sites. If you eat here be prepared to spend a lot! Food isn't cheap. Skyglider up the mountain was fun, quick and great scenery. Not much to do in town. Visited a nice veteran owned shop and picked up souvenirs. Had a drink at the brew pub. People were friendly.

Skagway, Alaska

5 out of 5
Had beautiful weather. Did the Red Onion tour and Mushers Camp. Would love to go back again. Crisp clean air and beautiful mountains.

Ketchikan, Alaska

5 out of 5
Lucked out again with beautiful weather. Did a fun Duck tour. Walked around town and also saw the lumberjack show. Fun all around. Beautiful sites again.

San Francisco, California

3 out of 5
This city has gone down hill. The stories about the homeless and drug zombies I witnessed first hand. We stayed in the hotel and took in San Francisco from the safety and comfort of the ship. It's not the same city I visited before.

Disembarkation

4 out of 5
Same as above, smaller terminal so took a bit to get through customs. Luggage was neat and organized in pick up area. Asked a staff member where the transfer busses were and no issues after that.
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9 Comments

Cruisers4Lyfe     5 months ago

Thanks for sharing

Gwbigdog     5 months ago

Thanks for sharing

karlgrgurich     5 months ago

Wonderful

enjoyurdaysmile     5 months ago

Oops the captain always said wash your hands wash your hands wash your hands he said I don't shake your hand but I give all the love. I was using my voice I'm sorry it came out a little wrong by saying we says. I had a dream actually that I have gone to Alaska but it was such a very odd dream. Mountains with snow which of course they get. It was just a really crazy dream. The dreams that you have in the morning of the ones that you remember the most.

enjoyurdaysmile     5 months ago

My husband and I took the crown in April from the 20th to the 27th and I think our captain's name was Max or something like that and he was really funny so we always says wash your hands wash your hands wash your hands which is so true and you know it's you just have to Also he also said I don't shake hands but I give all the love.

24MyLuckyDragon     5 months ago

Love your review!! Great advice “Enjoy, relax & don’t sweat the small stuff” is awesome on the ocean, as it is on land!! G to games for sharing & Happy cruising 😎⚓️🤩❣️‼️

cruising2004     5 months ago

Thank you for your detailed review. Glad you had a wonderful Alaskan cruise!

javawoody     5 months ago

Appreciate the feedback

HeavySeas     5 months ago

Awesome......thanks for sharing your cruise experience and glad you enjoyed your cruise

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