Magical Alaskan cruise

Norwegian Sun Cruise Review to Alaska - Inside Passage

Cruises: 4-6 cruises
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 27

Overall rating:

4.6 out of 5
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Norwegian Sun

10 Night Alaska: Glacier Bay Skagway & Juneau (Seattle Roundtrip)

Sail date: October 20, 2023

Ship: Norwegian Sun

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 8040

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 1 year ago

Review summary

We couldn't have asked for a better cruise. It was nice having longer times in ports! The weather was unbelievable for the time of year we visited. The crew were all attentive and pleasant. The cabin was great. The food was presented well and plentiful. Our cabin was cold for most of the trip as there was a problem with the heating/ air conditioning system. They eventually got it fixed. Love the smaller ships. Found the entertainment to be less than on past NCL cruises we've taken. Embarkation and disembarkation were flawless. All in all, loved our cruise. We are already looking forward to another cruise with NCL. Possibly the same cruise next year with a back to back to the Panama Canal.

Embarkation

5 out of 5
Smooth check-in process

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

4 out of 5
Staff was fantastic. No wait in any food area. Food was presented well. Variety in main dining rooms could be better.

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5
Being a small ship there were no frill activities. Fitness center was great. Pools and hot tubs looked nice but obviously too cold to use in Alaska in October. :)

Entertainment

3 out of 5
Enjoyed the comedian. Didn't attend any other stage shows

Children's Programs

We had no children with us.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
All ship personnel were outstanding. All very friendly and outgoing.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5
Common areas were well maintained. The atrium area wasn't as open and grand as some other ships.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
Our cabin was fantastic. Very comfortable. Plenty of storage. Loved having a balcony. Wish there was an electrical outlet by the bed but it was nice to have a USB port there.

Ports of call

Seattle, Washington

5 out of 5
We live in the area. Walked to the ship from the ferry dock.

Sitka, Alaska

5 out of 5
Didn't do an excursion. Walked around the town. Friendly people. Lots of closed businesses due to last cruise of the year. Loved that it wasn't crowded. Pleasant.

Cruise Glacier Bay

5 out of 5
Glacier Bay was magical. Perfect weather. Captain got us pretty close to the glacier. Couldnt ask for better.

Skagway, Alaska

5 out of 5
Most businesses were closed. It was cold. To be expected in October in Alaska. We didn't do an excursion. Just enjoyed the town.

Juneau, Alaska

5 out of 5
We went to the salmon bake for an excursion. It wasn't as good as it had been in the past. We wanted to ride the tram but it was 50 dollars which we felt was too expensive. Great experience though just walking around the town.

Icy Strait Point (Hoonah), Alaska

5 out of 5
Loved this port. Pleasantly surprised. Saw whales and sea lions. Had a great lunch. Great atmosphere.

KETCHIKAN (WARD COVE), ALASKA

5 out of 5
No excursion taken. Many stores closed down. Was a bit disappointed the dock was no longer right downtown. 7 mile bus ride to the town. But it all went smoothly. Very nice welcoming center.

Victoria, British Columbia

5 out of 5
No excursion taken. Beautiful day. Bus ride into town was expensive for a one mile ride but we were grateful it was offered.

Disembarkation

5 out of 5
Flawless
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5 Comments

Gwbigdog    1 year ago

Thanks for sharing

TwisterSister86    1 year ago

So happy to hear you had a fantastic time! Happy continued cruising!

DessertSteaks    1 year ago

Thanks for posting

cruising2004    1 year ago

Glad you had an awesome cruise. Alaska is so beautiful! Thank you for your detailed review.

javawoody    1 year ago

Thanks for sharing your experience

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