Awesome Alaskan Adventure

Radiance of the Seas Cruise Review to Alaska - Gulf of Alaska

Cruises: 2-3 cruises
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 6

Overall rating:

4.8 out of 5
Radiance of the Seas

7 Night Alaska Hubbard Glacier Northbound (Vancouver To Seward)

Sail date: August 23, 2019

Ship: Radiance of the Seas

Cabin type: Balcony

Traveled as: Singles/Friends

Reviewed: 5 years ago

Review summary

First time in Alaska, this was a most enjoyable experience. Not only did I enjoy the experience but I learned a lot about the State, the people the topography and it’s history

Embarkation

5 out of 5
Very smooth.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5
Food in the MDR and Chops was good. The choices were good and substitutions were welcomed.

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5
Utiled the fitness center several times. In very good condition

Entertainment

4 out of 5
musical shows, and stage shows were entertaining. Missed the grand musical plays.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
All staff that we encountered were very pleasant, very accommodating and helpful. The met and exceeded expectations in many cases.

Ship Quality

4 out of 5
I knew it’s an older ship, but just love the character. The glass, the design, the old world cruising charm. Parts of the ship showed rust and its age.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
Our stateroom was clean and comfortable.

Ship tip

no need for a balcony in cooler months. Spend the money elsewhere

Ports of call

Vancouver (Canada Place), British Columbia

5 out of 5
Easy access and boarding process

Cruise Inside Passage, Alaska

5 out of 5

Ketchikan, Alaska

5 out of 5

Icy Strait Point (Hoonah), Alaska

5 out of 5
Whale and mammal tour is a must see

Juneau, Alaska

5 out of 5
Toured the city and Mendenhall glacier on private tour. Amazing.

Skagway, Alaska

5 out of 5
White Pass Train was very informative

Cruise Hubbard Glacier

5 out of 5
Amazing adventure. Lots of photo opportunities.

Seward (Anchorage), Alaska

3 out of 5
Debarkation Point to board train

Disembarkation

5 out of 5
Smooth
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2 Comments

GospelCruiser    5 years ago

Nice review! Were going in July and as much as I would love a balcony it is way to expensive so going with interior- don't see getting ocean view cause if you don't have your own balcony your better off going to a deck to see the beautiful views.

bobduck1993    5 years ago

All equals a perfect time!

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