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Norwegian Spirit Cruise Review to Alaska - Gulf of Alaska

JenniferS2023

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 2-3 cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 7

Overall rating:

4.8 out of 5

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7 Night Alaska: Hubbard Glacier & Skagway (Seward To Vancouver)

Sail date: June 14, 2023

Ship: Norwegian Spirit

Cabin type: Inside

Cabin number: GTY

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 1 year ago

Review summary

The cruise was fantastic. This was my first cruise in 25 years and my first cruise with my children. The staff went above and beyond to make us feel valued and to make our experience the best possible. Upon arriving onboard, we did receive a letter from the captain that we would be stopping at a different port (Icy Strait Point) as opposed to Valdez. For a researcher like me, this was frustrating to not be able to look in advance as to what that port had to offer so we could make the most of our time there. We also didn't have internet available so I wasn't able to look while on board....

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

Onboard Activities

4 out of 5

Fitness center, basketball court, games

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Every single staff member was friendly and surpassed our expectations to make our experience relaxing and enjoyable.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

While the room initially appeared small, the three of us had plenty of room. The bed that folded down from the ceiling was a hit with my two boys, the other bed was roomy and comfortable. The bathroom offered enough room for our needs. The storage available was more than we actually needed or used.

Ports of call

Seward (Anchorage), Alaska

5 out of 5

Valdez, Alaska Did not visit port

Cruise Hubbard Glacier

4 out of 5

Skagway, Alaska

5 out of 5

Juneau, Alaska

5 out of 5

Ketchikan, Alaska

5 out of 5

Vancouver (Canada Place), British Columbia

4 out of 5

Disembarkation

4 out of 5

The passengers are divided into different color groups based on how they are leaving the ship. My color was called a half hour before when it was supposed to be, and then we just stood in line and waited.

4 Comments

Gwbigdog 1 year ago

Thanks for sharing

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javawoody 1 year ago

Thanks for sharing your experience

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cruising2004 1 year ago

What a great way to spend time with the family while seeing beautiful Alaska! Glad you enjoyed and thank you for sharing your cruising experience.

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AuntPinkie 1 year ago

Welcome back to cruising. Appreciate your detailed review. Glad you enjoyed your Alaskan cruise in spite of the missed port.

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