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Ovation of the Seas Cruise Review to Alaska - Inside Passage

jeffriesma

Contributor Level: Deck Hand

Cruises: 2-3 cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 7

Overall rating:

3.9 out of 5

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7 Night Alaska Experience (Seattle Roundtrip)

Sail date: August 09, 2024

Ship: Ovation of the Seas

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 13256

Traveled as: Large Group

Reviewed: 3 months ago

Review summary

I have always wanted to go to Alaska. Unfortunately, there was no Wow factor. I wanted to see Whales, Dolphins, Bear & Eagles but did not get to see any of these. I went to see the Glacier, which was some what disappointing. The Falls was beautiful and the train ride was acceptable. I'm happy I went but I would not go again.

Embarkation

4 out of 5

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5

Entertainment

4 out of 5

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Ship Quality

4 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

4 out of 5

Our Cabin was always clean. It did get a little to cool, if we stayed in the room to long.

Ship tip

Take board games, cards and plenty of reading material

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Ports of call

Sitka, Alaska

3 out of 5

Skagway, Alaska

3 out of 5

Juneau, Alaska

3 out of 5

Victoria, British Columbia

4 out of 5

Disembarkation

4 out of 5

12 Comments

deboftheseas 2 months ago

I agree, we were totally underwhelmed by Alaska, we enjoyed the Canadian Rockies in Alberta much more….go to Banff if you want real beauty

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deboftheseas 2 months ago

I agree, we were totally underwhelmed by Alaska, we enjoyed the Canadian Rockies in Alberta much more….go to Banff if you want real beauty

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1960cruiser 3 months ago

Cause I live near Seattle, I go on an Alaska cruise every year, and I have enjoyed every one of them. Not all my cruises did I see plenty of wildlife, but never did I see nothing either. Glaciers were always great to see as well. Anyone who cruises to Alaska and isn't in awe of what there is to see, then that too bad for you. An amazing cruise and all you could do is complain or be underwhelmed. Perhaps cruising isn't for you, and as others have mentioned....cruising is what you make of it.

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Gwbigdog 3 months ago

Thanks for sharing

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cruising2004 3 months ago

Thank you for your review.

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javawoody 3 months ago

Thanks for the feedback

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MikeNCcruiser 3 months ago

We were very fortunate on our Alaska cruise. We were able to see many orca, whales, eagles, etc.during our excursions. The animals showing up is somewhat luck of the draw. We had a very close up view of Mendenhall glacier. The train ride was amazing. All the guides on our trips were very informative. I would not have hesitate to recommend this trip highly.

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LivingGood 3 months ago

I loved Alaska! Booked to go back next July. I loved the nature, scenery, and the food. The train ride up the mountain was amazing! Like the other post....a cruise vacation is what you make it. You have no control over weather or the animals, just enjoy life and be happy you were able to go to Alaska. 🤔

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HeavySeas 3 months ago

Thanks for sharing your cruise experience

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billcravey 3 months ago

My wife and I had an 11 night to Alaska in July. It was raining with dense fog everyday except for our stop in Prince Rupert, BC. We had a great time walking about in the rain. Downside was we weren’t able to enjoy the spectacular scenery. Hope to go back again someday and maybe we’ll have better luck with the weather.

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kdlady 3 months ago

I was also not impressed with Alaska! You're not the only one!

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missnotanlines 3 months ago

Humm everyone usually loves Alaska and how beautiful it is...you must be hard to please the cruise is what you make it.

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