Lovely Alaska Cruise on Princess

Item: Island Princess
Rating: 4.2
Author: walward

Island Princess Cruise Review to Alaska - Gulf of Alaska

walward

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 4-6 cruises

Reviews: 2

Helpful Votes: 53

Overall rating:

4.2 out of 5

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

Sail date: July 25, 2018

Ship: Island Princess

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: A622

Traveled as: Singles/Friends

Reviewed: 6 years ago

Review summary

This was a nice relaxing cruise, and I thought the Island Princess was a fun ship for its size. I prefer a bigger ship because there are more activities and options for food, but they did a good job of providing fun things to do. Mark Harris (the Naturalist) raised the trip a level by himself. His presentations were the highlights for me on the ship, and he was so kind and helpful when I ran into him around the ship. The other presenters were also excellent.

Embarkation

5 out of 5

This was the fastest and easiest embarkation I've ever had. I boarded at 1:00, and I was in my room with my bag by 1:30.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

4 out of 5

The food was good quality but fewer choices than a larger ship as expected. Their pop drink package is cheap, but there weren't any pops I could have with my restricted diet. If you want juice or lemonade, you have to order it in the buffet. You can't get your own.

Onboard Activities

4 out of 5

Entertainment

4 out of 5

I thought the presentations in the Princess Theater and the comedian were excellent and really made the trip fun.

Service and Staff

4 out of 5

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

This is an older ship but the remodel was beautiful.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5