Bucket List

Golden Princess Cruise Review to Alaska - Gulf of Alaska

Cruises: 2-3 cruises
Reviews: 2
Helpful Votes: 34

Overall rating:

4.8 out of 5
Golden Princess

7 Night Voyage Of The Glaciers Northbound (Vancouver To Anchorage)

Sail date: August 24, 2019

Ship: Golden Princess

Cabin type: Oceanview

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 5 years ago

Review summary

All in all this was the trip of a lifetime having completed the top of my bucket list by visiting Alaska. We stayed a few extra days and went to Denali where we did an ATV (4 wheeler) excursion which was lots of fun and I'd recommend it to everyone. We also went to Fairbanks and to the hot springs in Chena which was well worth the drive. Be prepared on the drive to Fairbanks as it was night and we were lucky to find a gas station open.

Embarkation

5 out of 5
Smooth and easy

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

4 out of 5
Everything was very nice. I was a little disappointed in the Horizon Court as a couple times there was no silverware on the tables. Also I had to clear a spot and get my own drink. Although I don't mind doing these things it is supposed to be offered.

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5
Spa (sauna, jacuzzi, pool)

Entertainment

5 out of 5
The shows we great.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
The staff was friendly and helpful.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5
Everything was set up like my previous ship which made it very convenient.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
The size was larger than my last cruise and there was more than ample storage. The bathroom was considerably larger. Everything was always kept clean.

Ports of call

Vancouver (Canada Place), British Columbia

5 out of 5
We actually sailed out of Vancouver.

Ketchikan, Alaska

5 out of 5
It rained but we made the best of it and went to the Lumberjack Show.

Juneau, Alaska

5 out of 5
The port was nice and we did the helicopter to the glacier excursion which was breathtaking.

Skagway, Alaska

5 out of 5
Here I did the train trip and my daughter did rock climbing.

Cruise Glacier Bay Did not visit port

We cruised Glacier Bay which was an unforgettable experience.

Cruise College Fjord, Alaska

5 out of 5
We also cruised College Fjord but did not dock.

Whittier (Anchorage), Alaska

3 out of 5
This place is literally the middle of nowhere. Transportation from Whittier to Anchorage leaves something to be desired.

Disembarkation

5 out of 5
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2 Comments

mbob    5 years ago

Going on Golden in Feb.

ronnyclicks    5 years ago

My my bucket list too. Sounds like a great time