Cruising through Glacier National Park
Grand Princess Cruise Review to Alaska - Gulf of Alaska
7 Night Voyage Of The Glaciers Southbound (Whittier To Vancouver)
Sail date: July 25, 2015
Ship: Grand Princess
Cabin type: Inside
Cabin number: B244
Traveled as: Family (young children)
Reviewed: 9 years ago
Review summary
highlight of cruise was the glacier national park, unfortunately the weather was not the greatest, but cleared and were able to see the glacier. Commentary by park rangers was great but difficult to hear in some of the open decks. Did a whale watching tour in Juneau booked through excursions, was wonderful, small boat, got close to whales and operators were great. Helicopter tour booked through cruise line was good, landed on glacier, weight overage charge was ridiculous, especially since traveling with 2 children who pay same price, but greatly under limit, would think they would consider that when charging one passenger for 10 lbs over limit. Disembarkation was the smoothest ever experienced! Was very stress free, got off boat, got luggage, through immigration and into taxi in about 40 minutes! Recommend taking taxi to Vancouver airport rather that pay for bus. Was $40 including tip. Service in dining room and even cabin was slow, however very personable and pleasant.
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Get a cabin near elevators, hallways can be really long