Awesome trip to Alaska!

Explorer of the Seas Cruise Review to Alaska - Inside Passage

Cruises: 2-3 cruises
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 3

Overall rating:

4.9 out of 5
Explorer of the Seas

7 Night Alaska Glacier (Seattle Roundtrip)

Sail date: September 08, 2017

Ship: Explorer of the Seas

Cabin type: Inside

Cabin number: 3013

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 6 years ago

Review summary

I would go on this same trip in a heartbeat! I might change a few of my food choices and cut the bicycle trip at Scagway, but other than that I would do it again!!

Embarkation

5 out of 5
Easy!

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5
I thought the food was great, I especially enjoyed the dinner in the dining room. I tried things that were new to me and really was thankful!

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5
I loved the rock-climbing wall! I wasn't good at it, but I kept going back! I also liked the hot tubs, even though it was cold outside!

Entertainment

4 out of 5
I loved the ice show, but the other things were not really my cup of tea!

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
All staff was great!

Ship Quality

4 out of 5
Ship was clean, I wish there had been another indoor way thru the ship without having to go thru the casino. I don't smoke, I hate the smell!

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
It was fine for my husband and me! It is small, but we knew that before we went. I was clean! My husband also brought earplugs for us so we would not be bothered by early risers or late night loud people.

Ship tip

Remember to let people get off the elevator before you enter. If you want to text stay in your room instead of running into people because you are so rude! I had no complaints about the ship or crew, just other passengers!

Ports of call

Seattle, Washington

5 out of 5
We wonder around Seattle on our own! Enjoyed the city and the waterfront!

Juneau, Alaska

5 out of 5
We actually did an allday excursion so we didn't have free time here! We went to the Mendanhal glacier, Orca Point Lodge for a salmon bake, and then whale watching! we saw 3 whales! I enjoyed it, but we were very tired when we got back to the ship!

Skagway, Alaska

5 out of 5
Nice! I also planned us a long excursion at this stop too! We took the train up to Canada then the bicycle back down. It was good, I am glad I did this once! If we go again, I would leave off the bike ride!

Victoria, British Columbia

5 out of 5
I loved the Butchart Gardens and Craigdarroch Castle! My husband didn't like being surrounded by so many people, but I still enjoyed it. And as with the ship, if people would pay attention to the instructions, everyone would have a better time! Use the stairs they tell you to use, so you don't go backwards and cause trouble for those that are going correctly.

Disembarkation

5 out of 5
My husband was able to carry our suitcase so we did self disembaking and it went smoothly!
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