Last cruise of the year to Alaska

Norwegian Encore Cruise Review to Alaska - Inside Passage

Cruises: 2-3 cruises
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 20

Overall rating:

4.4 out of 5
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Norwegian Encore

7 Night Alaska With Glacier Bay (Seattle Roundtrip)

Sail date: October 16, 2022

Ship: Norwegian Encore

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 2 years ago

Review summary

At Glacier Bay Park Rangers we’re present for presentations and national park merch was available but limited due to the end of season

Embarkation

5 out of 5
Quick, easy and organized

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5
We enjoyed every meal, both specialty and complimentary except the specialty dinner in the French restaurant- the seafood was not fresh.

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5
We had a massage one day and then spent the next day at the thermal spa while we were crusing.

Entertainment

1 out of 5
Great entertainment

Children's Programs

No kids

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Ship tip

Travel earlier in the year for better weather

Ports of call

Seattle, Washington

5 out of 5
Tour the city on my own

Juneau, Alaska

5 out of 5
Last whale watch of the season and saw many including whale breaching and spouting. We also saw Eagles and harbor seals.

Icy Strait Point (Hoonah), Alaska

3 out of 5
We had a long time in port except it was pouring rain and not much to do there. Limited staff, many already left for the season. Wish we had longer stays in all of the other ports. This stop was initially suppose to be Skagway, but was changed due to mudslides in Skagway unfortunately. Next time, would avoid Icy Point

Cruise Glacier Bay

5 out of 5
Had a 360 view on the 15th floor observation lounge. Get up early to get the best seats. People actually slept there overnight.

KETCHIKAN (WARD COVE), ALASKA

3 out of 5
Did no see Ketchikan at all . We signed up for the all you can eat crab lunch and we went straight back to the ship afterwards. This was only a 4 hr stop. Lunch was great but not enough time in port

Victoria, British Columbia

3 out of 5
Again a very short stay and at night. Our initial excursion was cancelled ( observatory) which I was looking forward to. Took a horse and buggy ride for about an hour to see the city light up.

Disembarkation

4 out of 5
We were delayed in port getting off the ship. Long lines, but orderly.

Traveler Photos

Breaching whale Johns Hopkins Glacier
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7 Comments

Cruisers4Lyfe     3 months ago

Thanks for sharing

donald1lane    2 years ago

Thanks for your review. I realize that the end of the season cruise brings some disadvantages, although loved the last cruise of the season last year.

natelorip    2 years ago

Thanks for sharing. Glad you had a great time in Alaska!

byhisgrace    2 years ago

Thanks for your review

AuntPinkie    2 years ago

Appreciate your feedback. Glad you enjoyed your Alaskan cruise.

javawoody    2 years ago

Appreciate the review

Gwbigdog    2 years ago

Thanks for sharing your cruise

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