Alaskan cruise

Norwegian Sun Cruise Review to Alaska - Gulf of Alaska

Cruises: 1 cruise (first)
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 31

Overall rating:

3.8 out of 5
Norwegian Sun

7 Night Alaska Glacier Bay Northbound (Vancouver To Seward)

Sail date: August 28, 2017

Ship: Norwegian Sun

Cabin type: Oceanview

Cabin number: 8027

Traveled as: Large Group

Reviewed: 7 years ago

Review summary

Overall it was a great experience for a first time cruise. I wish there were more activities that were catered to my age group. It definitely made me interested in looking into another cruise.

Embarkation

4 out of 5
It was organized and efficient.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

2 out of 5
The food and drink were excellent as was the service.

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5
I wish there was more variety on this cruise for things to do while on board. Especially for travelers in their mid 30's.

Entertainment

3 out of 5
The group of singers that rotated in the forward lounge on the 12th deck were very good. Otherwise I was not overly impressed with the productions in the starlight lounge.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
I cannot say enough amazing things about the staff. Everyone was polite and courteous. Our cabin attendant was excellent and did a great job of ensuring we had everything we needed. I wanted to compliment the bar tender Naveen. He was an absolute pleasure the entire week. You are very lucky to have him as part of your team.

Ship Quality

4 out of 5
Absolutely- you could tell everything was very well maintained and kept in good working order.

Cabin / Stateroom

4 out of 5
It was clean but I wish the AC worked better and there were better options for TV/movies to watch. Especially since we had no internet.

Ship tip

Bring Dramamine for they days you are in open water!

Ports of call

Vancouver (Canada Place), British Columbia

5 out of 5

Ketchikan, Alaska

5 out of 5
We did a great excursion in boats that was a lot of fun. Lots of shopping as well.

Juneau, Alaska

4 out of 5
We did a glacier hike. It was beautiful but a lot of cannoing to get to the glacier.

Skagway, Alaska

5 out of 5
Did a wonderful excursion on ATV's. They made us the best fish fry after that I'd ever had!

Seward (Anchorage), Alaska

3 out of 5
We did the train up to Anchorage. Apart from departing for the train ride so early that experience was great. Once in Anchorage we had 6 hours before our flight. I was not overly impressed with the city.

Disembarkation

2 out of 5
Organized but way too early in the morning.
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1 Comment

GIL155    7 years ago

For your first cruise, selecting Alaska was a brilliant first step. For your second, check into likes, dislikes for your age group. Hope you find a ship that better fits your desires .

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