More sea than land

Discovery Princess Cruise Review to Alaska - Inside Passage

nbrenik

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 4-6 cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 17

Overall rating:

4.2 out of 5

Verified Review

7 Night Alaska Inside Passage (Seattle Roundtrip)

Sail date: July 16, 2023

Ship: Discovery Princess

Cabin type: Suite

Cabin number: R421

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 1 year ago

Review summary

This cruise should be at least 2 days longer. We spent less than 24 hours total in Alaska, the rest at sea. If you are traveling mainly to eat, play games, gamble, and shop for overpriced “luxury” goods, then this cruise is for you.

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Very smooth and easy

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

4 out of 5

Reserve dining was very nice.

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5

Nice fitness center

Entertainment

3 out of 5

Talented entertainers but poor choice of music. Nothing recognizable.

Children's Programs

No children

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

They were all gracious and accommodating.

Ship Quality

4 out of 5

Easy to maneuver, but noticeable sewer odor in hallways (Deck 14)

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Nice bed, lots of clothes hangers. Convenient plugs and lighting.bring your own shampoo and conditioner .

Ship tip

Attend the enrichment lectures.

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Ports of call

Seattle, Washington

5 out of 5

No excursion, but loved the Chihuly Gardens

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Ketchikan, Alaska

4 out of 5

Yes, wildlife, though only saw bald eagle and sea lions.

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CRUISE ENDICOTT ARM & DAWES GLACIER Did not visit port

Very disappointed that because of fog, the trip was cancelled.

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Juneau, Alaska

4 out of 5

Whale watching… we saw some from a distance

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Skagway, Alaska

3 out of 5

Small, uninteresting town. Train ride…

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Victoria, British Columbia Did not visit port

Have been here before…very limited timing and location of dock made leaving the ship not worth the effort

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Disembarkation

4 out of 5

Easy

5 Comments

msstephie 1 year ago

Thanks for the review. To spend more time in Alaska you might consider a cruise tour before your cruise.

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squirrelking 1 year ago

All cruises need more time in ports. Wife and I figured a cruise is for seeing a little of a lot of places and finding one you might want to return to fir a week.

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Ladyjunecliff 1 year ago

Thanks for your review. Some of the excursions offered in these tiny towns in Alaska have such rich history to discover. To ride part of the Klondike trail in Skagway, see the salmon fish ladder in Ketchikan and hear about the long journey they make to spawn, it’s all pretty neat. Neat you got to see a whale. Sorry the cruise was not able to meet your expectations.

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Gwbigdog 1 year ago

Thanks for taking the time

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cruising2004 1 year ago

Thank you for sharing your cruising experience.

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