Lumberjack Cruise

Koningsdam Cruise Review to Alaska - Inside Passage

Cruises: 1 cruise (first)
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 25

Overall rating:

4.7 out of 5
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Koningsdam

7 Night Alaskan Inside Passage (Vancouver Roundtrip)

Sail date: September 23, 2023

Ship: Koningsdam

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 11038

Traveled as: Large Group

Reviewed: 1 year ago

Review summary

Overall I would say that the cruise was a successful time for our first time. However I have discovered that cruises will not be for me. I enjoyed the time on land most of all. Having traveled with sisters and friends that was an awesome part as well. Getting covid to finish off the trip was not my favorite thing! Thanks Koningsdam for an experience!

Embarkation

5 out of 5
There was lots of help getting on board with my sisters in a wheelchair and tall walker.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5
The dining was an awesome experience especially with Poalo and John at table number 270. At the Tamarind Anita showed us a wonderful dining experience.

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5
Saw them all, they look great but was not able to participate in much. Did not have the desire.

Entertainment

5 out of 5
In the world stage we enjoyed the dance show and the native show they were both great to watch and learn from.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
For our dining experience once more Poalo and John that table number 270 were excellent servers and we're so friendly. They provided us with everything we wanted and never rushed us. At the Grand Dutch cafe the service there was great! As for room service ho ho and Fifi were excellent stewards. They met our needs with everything we ever wanted, they were kind and left us wonderful towel animals!

Ship Quality

5 out of 5
The design of the ship is very intriguing. We did have difficulty as we were in wheelchairs and walkers so access to the elevators and areas we needed to go to was a little bit of work. As for the cleanliness it appeared to be just great our room was super! However I did arrive home after a short bout of seeming to have a cold to realize that I in fact I had covid.

Cabin / Stateroom

3 out of 5
Well, with three women a wheelchair and a tall Walker in this room it was very trying. We had to maneuver equipment around as there was not enough space to drive the wheelchair or the Walker. This could have been an oversight in our booking not sure. However being who we are we managed to make the best of it. The veranda was wonderful! We had time to view God's creation and sit and enjoy the sunshine He provided.

Ship tip

Be sure to know your needs and express them clearly to whomever you are booking with!

Ports of call

Vancouver (Canada Place), British Columbia

5 out of 5
We had arrived 4 days earlier and took a trip up to Whistler. As Canadians we have been in this city a few times. As usual loved it!

Cruise Inside Passage, Alaska

5 out of 5
Loveed cruising along the ocean seeing possibly tails of whales. It was a great start to our cruise.

Juneau, Alaska

5 out of 5
Yes I got into this port and did explore Juneau. It was nice to see the city. Our tour bus driver was a wonderful guide. We enjoyed this port.

Skagway, Alaska

5 out of 5
Love this port it was great to see the tour of 98 show. Gave us a great laugh! Tour guide was excellent!

Cruise Glacier Bay

5 out of 5
Enjoyed this port from the ship. Lots of pictures of the glaciers, lots of information about them all. Relaxed and enjoyed!

Ketchikan, Alaska

5 out of 5
This was my favorite port. Ketchikan is a very interesting city to observe. Our lumberjack show was outstanding. So much fun lots of laughter! Had a great time!

Disembarkation

5 out of 5
What can I say... Brilliant! Five women all our equipment and all are luggage was easy to depart find all our luggage and get on our way. The only problem was our taxi driver who did not know how to pack all of that stuff .
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5 Comments

Bear1    1 year ago

Your review was great, and I loved your honesty, sounds like even though cruising not for you you enjoyed the ports.

Gwbigdog    1 year ago

Thanks for sharing

javawoody    1 year ago

Glad you tried cruising.

AuntPinkie    1 year ago

Appreciate your detailed review. Glad you enjoyed your Alaskan cruise, even though you’ve decided that cruising isn’t your favorite way to vacation. Now you know. Happy you gave it a try!

cruising2004    1 year ago

At least you tried cruising, appreciate the honesty. Enjoy your land vacations!

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