Amazing Alaska Cruise

Norwegian Sun Cruise Review to Alaska

Cruises: 7+ cruises
Reviews: 7
Helpful Votes: 181

Overall rating:

4.5 out of 5
Norwegian Sun

10 Night Alaska Glacier Bay (Vancouver To San Francisco)

Sail date: September 25, 2017

Ship: Norwegian Sun

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 8070

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 7 years ago

Review summary

This was a wonderful adventure. Have always wanted to take this cruise to Alaska and would definitely take another one if given the chance. 2 nights in Vancouver, 10 day cruise to Alaska followed by 5 nights in San Fransisco was an awesome vacation.

Embarkation

3 out of 5
There were 3 ships in port at Vancouver so embarkation was very slow and a little bit confusing. We arrived at port around 11:45am from our hotel and it took almost 2 hrs to finally board the ship.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5
We loved the food that we chose in main restaurant and Cagney's and La Cucina were excellent also.

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5
We enjoyed the trivia when we had time to.

Entertainment

4 out of 5
Shows were enjoyable musical entertainment was very good too.

Children's Programs

Did not have any children with us.

Service and Staff

4 out of 5
Good for the most part.

Ship Quality

4 out of 5
The Sun is an older ship and smaller too but we like the smaller ships. Very well maintained and clean.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
We really liked our cabin. It was quiet and well located. Plenty of storage for two and we love balcony cabins.

Ship tip

If you get hungry late at night you can eat at the Sports Bar on Deck 11 aft. The fish and chips is very good.

Ports of call

Vancouver (Canada Place), British Columbia

5 out of 5
Beautiful city. We spent two nights in Richmond and took the train into Vancouver on Sunday before the cruise. Loved Gastown which is the old section of Vancouver.

Juneau, Alaska

5 out of 5
Loved Mendenhall Glacierm Salmon Hatchery and Rainforest Gardens.

Skagway, Alaska

5 out of 5
We took the bus tour to the Yukon and it was fabulous.

Ketchikan, Alaska

5 out of 5
We walked around the town and had some great fish chowder for lunch.

Victoria, British Columbia

5 out of 5
We went on a whale watching tour which was chilly but fun and we saw quite a few Orcas and a Humpback.

Astoria, Oregon

5 out of 5
We took a bus tour of Cannon Beach and Seaside. Beautiful Coastline there.

San Francisco, California

5 out of 5
We stayed here for five nights after the cruise. We loved our visit and traveled most of the city by bus and cable car. Hop on Hop off bus tour was wonderful, it takes you over the Golden Gate Bridge and back. Awesome weather and we even got to see the Blue Angels show that weekend. Great food too.

Disembarkation

4 out of 5
Very smooth, did not take a long time to get off the ship. Port is a short walk to Pier 39 where there was a long wait for a taxi, Taxi stand at port was very crowded.
Was this review helpful? 48

2 Comments

GIL155    7 years ago

You did a VERY nice extended cruise vacation! I love Alaska and have visited San Fran many times. Never bored at either location.

shirlgirl56    7 years ago

Alaska is on my bucket list!

Other reviews of this sailing