I would sail on the Island Princess again. Excursion staff, food service staff, and cabin staff were amazingly good. Desk staff left a great deal to be desired. Not a great value, dollar for dollar; won't book balcony TBA again. Have had larger inside cabins. Marginalization of smokers still a sore spot; excuse of "worldwide trend" threadbare at best.
Embarkation
3 out of 5
There is just no getting around the cattle call aspect of boarding; however, being able to go directly to the stateroom is much better than being herded to the Lido deck, as on other lines.
Ship experiences
Food and Dining
5 out of 5
Magnificent! These people are doing things I haven't seen in decades. Example: île flottante. What a treat! A simple dish done perfectly. Service staff was flawless. One sour note; food poisoning from mussels kinda ruined one of our nights.
Onboard Activities
3 out of 5
Fitness center was small and windowless. Casino was cramped.
Entertainment
4 out of 5
Very professional. Excellent theater.
Service and Staff
5 out of 5
Never a fault.
Ship Quality
3 out of 5
I think that the continued persecution and marginalization of smokers is dumb.
Cabin / Stateroom
3 out of 5
Tiny; much tinier than one expected with a balcony room. The balcony space was significantly larger than expected; but not all that useful on an Alaska trip.
Walking tour was very interesting; getting around Ketchikan by bus shuttle is a bad joke. Was given incorrect information by Princess desk staff regarding postal service. Cab ride was inconvenient and expensive.
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