We picked this cruise since it had a day of cruising in Glacier Bay National Park, with park rangers on board. That was definitely the highlight of the cruise, but visits to ports of Ketchikan, Juneau and Skagway were also great.
Embarkation
5 out of 5
10x smoother and quicker than our previous cruise
Ship experiences
Food and Dining
5 out of 5
Most of our breakfasts, lunches and dinners were in the main dining room. We found the food and service to be excellent. The portions were reasonable, which kept us from the temptation of eating too much.
Onboard Activities
5 out of 5
We enjoyed the day at Glacier Bay with park rangers on board. We also appreciated very much the preview sessions (what to expect in the next port). I liked being able to play pickleball, even though the conditions were not very favorable (wind, ship rocking).
Entertainment
We did not participate in these programs.
Children's Programs
We did not have children with us.
Service and Staff
5 out of 5
Staff in general was very courteous and helpful. Special mentions go to: Adrian (Main Dining) and Peter (Ocean Bar) and Edy and Nur (Housekeeping)
Ship Quality
5 out of 5
It is clear this is not a newer ship, but it has been renovated + it is being kept up very well. I felt that the older style gave the ship more character.
Cabin / Stateroom
5 out of 5
Last time we booked an outside cabin. Since we spent very time in our cabin, we followed someone's advice to book an inside cabin. We did not regret this: it was cheaper, so we had more money to spend on other things like excursions.
Ship tip
Do your research for the return home. Even though we booked a day long activity / transfer from Whittier to Anchorage, we arrived a the airport and still had to wait 8 hours before our flight. Anchorage airport only accepts luggage 4 hours before departure + luggage storage service is only available until 7PM, so we had to sit and watch our luggage for 4 hours, not the best way to spend an afternoon.
Glad overall you had a great cruise,sorry your backpack got lost, sorry your teen didn’t have a better time , Holland America doesn’t get a lot of kids, from all the times we’ve been on her.
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