Norwegian Star Alaska 2007

Norwegian Star Cruise Review to Alaska - Inside Passage

Cruises: 1 cruise (first)
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 7

Overall rating:

1 out of 5
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Norwegian Star

7 Night Alaska & Sawyer Glacier (Seattle Roundtrip)

Sail date: May 12, 2007

Ship: Norwegian Star

Cabin type: Oceanview

Traveled as: Family (young children)

Reviewed: 17 years ago

Review summary

The ship overall was nice and clean and the staff helpful. Food was above average for a cruise ship and overall you have a lot of choices for types. The ship did way over charge for Soda ($1.75/can) and Beer ($4.50/bottle of Budweiser). The reason for the very low rating is simple, the one Glacier we did see on the ship was a hanging glacier that that basically looked like a lot of snow on the mountain. Some people didn't even think that it was a Glacier since most of the mountains have show on it and it is hard to differentiate the two. Sawyer Glacier is in Tracey's Arm. This is a narrow area that icebergs usually have a hard time moving thru. This makes it impossible to pass for the larger ships like the Star. You would have much more luck going thru Glacier Bay with another Cruise Line. If you do take this cruise expect to pay for excursions to see the scenery or you will come back very disappointed.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

Entertainment

3 out of 5

Children's Programs

3 out of 5
Disappointing for a cruise ship that toughts a family friendly atmosphere. It was just ok.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Ship Quality

3 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

3 out of 5

Ports of call

Juneau, Alaska

5 out of 5
Mendenhall Glacier is a must. A short walk to a bridge where Bald Eagles Congregate. At one time we had 4 flying over us.
Don't Miss: Menhenhall

Skagway, Alaska

3 out of 5
Train is overrated, but, I still think it is a must do. If you don't see the Glaciers at this point you better take a shore excursion or you will be dissapointed.
Don't Miss: Train

Ketchikan, Alaska

5 out of 5
Very nice area but you most do an excursion. If you do not, plan on just going to about 30 gifts shops.
Don't Miss: City Tour and Bald Eagles

Prince Rupert, British Columbia

1 out of 5
Waste of Time. Scenery is nice, but a drop from all other ports. Our highlight there was seeing a Tsunami evacuation route sign.

Pros: Staff

Cons: Did not see Sawyer Glacier & They Nickle and Dime You

Recommends Norwegian Star? No.

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