Wonderful Alaskan Cruise

Noordam Cruise Review to Alaska - Inside Passage

Cruises: 1 cruise (first)
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 22

Overall rating:

4.4 out of 5
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Noordam

7 Night Glacier Discovery Southbound (Whittier To Vancouver)

Sail date: June 18, 2023

Ship: Noordam

Cabin number: 7134

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 11 months ago

Review summary

It was a great experience! The ship may not be the newest and coolest of decor, and caters to an older crowd, but the port itinerary was exceptional and it made for a very relaxing vacation! Ship days were content by just sitting on the balcony and watch the gorgeous scenery go by. Never a bad view outside!

Embarkation

5 out of 5
Smoother than I could imagine!

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

4 out of 5
Dining room was excellent but the Lido Buffet was typical and a bit mediocre.

Onboard Activities

4 out of 5
Didn’t really take in many activities but I thought there were plenty to choose from.

Service and Staff

4 out of 5
Service was great, except it was a bit inconsistent with the Lido dining staff.

Ship Quality

4 out of 5
Everything was super clean, but the decor was a bit dated. I had considered a different cruise line because they offered better decor, but this ship’s itinerary took priority.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
It’s a bit tight, but having the balcony was everything for this cruise. It’s a must for an Alaskan cruise. Everything was very clean and lots of plugs for convenience.

Ship tip

Go for the balcony…worth every penny!

Ports of call

Whittier (Anchorage), Alaska

4 out of 5
Didn’t explore, we went straight from the bus to ship, but it was gorgeous scenery.

Cruise Hubbard Glacier

5 out of 5

Cruise Glacier Bay

5 out of 5
Worth picking this itinerary over maybe a better ship.

Skagway, Alaska

5 out of 5
We had time to explore town, go back on the ship to eat lunch, and then went on a photography excursion. The White Pass and Yukon area were gorgeous and utterly breathtaking.

Juneau, Alaska

5 out of 5
The whales in this area are plentiful and such a cool excursion. The Mendenhall Glacier wasn’t as worth it compared to other glaciers you get to see.

Ketchikan, Alaska

4 out of 5
This was the shortest port day and we decided to explore town as opposed to another excursion. It was cute but not as great as I was expecting.

Cruise Inside Passage, Alaska

5 out of 5

Vancouver (Canada Place), British Columbia

5 out of 5
It was a great location to end the trip with an extended stay after to explore the city. The port is in a great part of town and convenient to get our luggage to our hotel.

Disembarkation

5 out of 5
Fairly smooth! The process was a little confusing but not horrible or impossible.
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