Island Princess in Alaska - Perfect

Item: Island Princess
Rating: 4.4
Author: Bubbs33

Island Princess Cruise Review

Bubbs33

Contributor Level: Second Mate

Cruises: 1 cruise (first)

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 17

Overall rating:

4.4 out of 5

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

Sail date: July 17, 2019

Ship: Island Princess

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: C609

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 5 years ago

Review summary

This was our first cruise. We loved the fact the cruise experience could be what you wanted it to be. Things we enjoyed: eating in anytime dining, afternoon tea, presentations by naturalist Mark Harris, Wheelhouse bar and singing by Phoenix Rising, comedy and majic acts in theater, trivia contests, medallion net, message services and online services with ocean ready.

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Left our hotel the Fairmont Pacific Rim at 11:30 by hotel service car. Arrived in the drop ofg zone. Luggage was taken by porters. Lots of walking to signing, security and customs. Each line was no longer than 5min. On board with access to our rooms shortly after 12:30 Some bags had arrived. All arrived by 1pm and unpacked, ready to explore the ship.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

4 out of 5

Onboard Activities

4 out of 5

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Service and Staff

4 out of 5

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

4 out of 5

Bed was comfortable. Space was adequate. Lots of closet space. Balcony was amazing on the cruise for sight seeing. We were starboard. Either side would have been good.

Ship tip

There are alot of positive and negative reviews about the island princess, go with an open mind and enjoy. Loved the size and layout of the ship.

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Ports of call

Skagway, Alaska

5 out of 5

Only activity in Skagway proper was a visit to the Red Onion. Rented a car and drove through BC to the Yukon. Saw the rail and trail, beautiful mountains, lake Tutushi, lake bennet, Emerald lake, Carcross, Carcross desert. So many photo opportunities. Even dae black bear at the side of the road.

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Juneau, Alaska

4 out of 5

Our floatplane trip was canceled due to weather. Die yo an ear infection I was did not have a lot of energy. Took Mount Robert's Tram and upon return to bottom found a guy with a bike style rickshaw. Had a great tour of Juneau.

Thumbs Up 5

Cruise Glacier Bay

5 out of 5

Unbelievable beauty. The loud thunderous noise of ice cracking before calfing of Glacier was unbelievable.

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Whittier (Anchorage), Alaska

4 out of 5

Rented a car to drive to Anchorage. Many senic photo stops. Also stopped at Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center and Alyeska Resort and Tram. Both were must do experiences. Alyeska was the best tram on the trip. Views were unbelievable.

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Cruise College Fjord, Alaska

5 out of 5

Disembarkation

5 out of 5

Traveler Photos

Great burgers each night (hubby doesn't like seafood) ad an alternative.

Volcano nut substituted caramel for strawberry sauce with choc chips added.

Spirit lodge for lunch. Good home cooking.

View from our balcony before disembarkation at Whittier

2 Comments

Gwbigdog 2 years ago

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CruzeFan 5 years ago

Glad you enjoyed the cruise and Alaska. We love both. Nothing is ever perfect, but I’ve never had a bad cruise. I’m surprised at how many people can seem to have a miserable time on a cruise or on vacation. They must have an amazing work and home life to find so much wrong with a cruise.

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