17th trip to AK

Norwegian Jewel Cruise Review to Alaska - Inside Passage

Cruises: 7+ cruises
Reviews: 3
Helpful Votes: 65

Overall rating:

5 out of 5
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Norwegian Jewel

7 Night Alaska Sawyer Glacier (Seattle Roundtrip)

Sail date: May 16, 2015

Ship: Norwegian Jewel

Cabin type: Balcony

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 9 years ago

Review summary

The scenery, ports, whales,and eagles provide so many incredible photo ops! The first whale I saw on this trip was from my balcony while still docked in Seatlle! Docked in Juneau an eagle landed on a light pole just outside my balcony! When cruising AK you can watch for humpback, orca, seals, etc. instead of just seeing water and more water! Read the Freestyle Daily that is put in your cabin each evening! It tells everything that is going on around the ship and where things are located. The paper lists all the restaurants and times open along with the activities you can choose to participate in. One of the complimentary dining rooms you can just wear jeans and shirt.This was my 17th trip to AK and each time I have seen something different. 

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5
Let them know ahead of any dietary issues and they will accommodate you with delicious food. GF was great! .

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5
Freestyle Daily lists all of the different activities you can choose from each day! You can stay busy 24 hrs. a day if you want.

Entertainment

5 out of 5
Magicians, comedians, acrobats, Las Vegas style shows are just some of the complimentary entertainment each cruise.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
Florentina the concierge offered assistance anytime she walked by us whether on the ship or in port!

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Ship tip

Don't fight the crowds in the cafe just go to the complimentary dining room for each of your meals. Jeans and shirt are welcome!

Ports of call

Seattle, Washington

5 out of 5
Duck ride is a must!!

Ketchikan, Alaska

5 out of 5
Duck ride provided many photo ops of Eagles up close!

Juneau, Alaska

5 out of 5
The capital is within walking distance. Only landlocked capital.

Cruise Sawyer Glacier

3 out of 5
On an iceberg a seal was sleeping and another had two eagles perched on it.

Skagway, Alaska

5 out of 5
The history narrated on the White Pass Train is fascinating.

Victoria, British Columbia

3 out of 5
Not as many excursion choices and some require lot of walking.
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