Alaskan Insight

Norwegian Spirit Cruise Review to Alaska - Gulf of Alaska

Cruises: 7+ cruises
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 4

Overall rating:

4 out of 5
Norwegian Spirit

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

Sail date: August 23, 2023

Ship: Norwegian Spirit

Cabin type: Suite

Cabin number: E718

Traveled as: Singles/Friends

Reviewed: 8 months ago

Review summary

I really like Spirit overall. Unfortunately it didn’t return to Alaska for 2024 season. I booked a BTB on Jewel running similar route this year.

Embarkation

4 out of 5
Less the perfect. Took a hour and a half waiting for a wheelchair even though it was ordered in advance and on my reservation

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

4 out of 5
Food was good in MDR, buffet was adequate, the specialties restaurant were excellent

Windows (Main Dining Room)

5 out of 5

Food was good. View was great! We watched humpback and Orca whales jumping as we cruised along and ate dinner in Alaska.

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5
Not much available, but scenery was plenty entertaining

Entertainment

4 out of 5
Was end of season and the major shows were transferred out the week before.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
Staff were great everywhere.

Ship Quality

4 out of 5
Yeah and ship was remodeled a couple years before. So very nice

Cabin / Stateroom

2 out of 5
I had an inside cabin. The one list is not it as I don’t remember number. But it was a great location and deck, even though I just book as a last minute solo cruiser. It was a family cabin at a great price.

Ship tip

Great for couples and seniors, not much for kids to do.

Ports of call

Seward (Anchorage), Alaska

5 out of 5
Take major marine boat into Kenai fjords if you arrive early. Transport best option from Anchorage is the train. Great scenery

Cruise Hubbard Glacier

4 out of 5

Icy Strait Point (Hoonah), Alaska

4 out of 5

Skagway, Alaska

5 out of 5

Juneau, Alaska

5 out of 5

KETCHIKAN (WARD COVE), ALASKA

5 out of 5
Check out free in town buses to transportation to see downtown sights like creek St. but best deal is silver line bus out to see Bight Totem Pole Stare Park. Only $2 each way and drops off in front every hour. Will save you $$$ over excursion doing the same thing.

Vancouver (Canada Place), British Columbia

3 out of 5
See Stanley Park and the Aquarium there. Largest and Newest in Canada. Fabulous

Disembarkation

5 out of 5
Much better and organized then getting aboard in Seward. See above notes
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6 Comments

javawoody     8 months ago

I have also enjoyed the spirit a very nice ship

Gwbigdog     8 months ago

Thanks for sharing

bubbles60     8 months ago

Alaska is beautiful! NCL does a great job on this itinerary. Glad you had good trip.

IzzyW     8 months ago

We loved the Jewel so have fun!

cruising2004     8 months ago

Glad you enjoyed your Alaskan cruise! Thank you for your review.

HeavySeas     8 months ago

Thanks for sharing and glad you enjoyed your cruise

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