Beautiful Alaskan Cruise

Item: Norwegian Jewel
Rating: 4.9
Author: ga394ever

Norwegian Jewel Cruise Review to Alaska - Gulf of Alaska

ga394ever

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 2-3 cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 19

Overall rating:

4.9 out of 5

Verified Review

7 Night Alaska Glacier Bay Northbound (Vancouver To Seward)

Sail date: August 21, 2023

Ship: Norwegian Jewel

Cabin number: 8538

Traveled as: Singles/Friends

Reviewed: 1 year ago

Review summary

This was the 2nd Norwegian Alaskan cruise I've taken in the last 15 years. Really enjoyed the entire experience.

Embarkation

5 out of 5

No problems

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

Enjoyed all the meal selections.

Onboard Activities

4 out of 5

Some of the game shows and dance classes had technical and qualification issues

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Enjoyed the stage shows and various lounge shows

Children's Programs

No children

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Expected a litte more interaction with the room steward, but overall, the staff were very friendly and professional

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

No problems

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Enjoyed the balcony cabin

Ship tip

Check ahead of time for special requests, i.e., gluten-free and/or sugar-free meal options

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Ports of call

Vancouver (Canada Place), British Columbia

5 out of 5

Enjoyed a great meal and evening stay at the Vancouver Hilton.

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Cruise Inside Passage, Alaska

5 out of 5

Beautiful

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Ketchikan, Alaska

5 out of 5

Enjoyed the Highlights of Ketchikan bus tour, nice weather

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Juneau, Alaska

5 out of 5

Enjoyed the Mendenhall Glacier and whale watching boat excursions

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Skagway, Alaska

5 out of 5

Enjoyed the bus and train excursions as well as the town shops and restaurants

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Cruise Glacier Bay

5 out of 5

Great tour, great weathert

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Cruise Hubbard Glacier

5 out of 5

Fabulous views, lots of calvings, beautiful weather

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Seward (Anchorage), Alaska

5 out of 5

Nice train excursion from the port to Anchorage; raining that day so not a lot of touring.

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Disembarkation

4 out of 5

Seemed unorganized at times

4 Comments

Cruisers4Lyfe 1 month ago

Thanks for sharing

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javawoody 1 year ago

Thanks for the review

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cruising2004 1 year ago

Glad you enjoyed your cruise. Alaska is breathtaking!

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AuntPinkie 1 year ago

Appreciate your detailed feedback. Glad you enjoyed your Alaskan cruise.

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