Great way to see beautiful Alaska

Radiance of the Seas Cruise Review

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

Overall rating:

4.5 out of 5
Radiance of the Seas

7 Night Northbound Alaska & Hubbard Glacier (Vancouver To Seward)

Sail date: June 17, 2022

Ship: Radiance of the Seas

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 2 years ago

Review summary

A cruise a great way to see and experience Alaska.

Embarkation

4 out of 5
Information/directions on covid testing were not straightforward. Other than that getting on the ship was quick and easy.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

4 out of 5
We dined in the main dining room and at the buffet. Food selection was good and delicious.

Onboard Activities

4 out of 5
We travelled in a group with ages 16 to 49. Members of our group enjoyed karaoke, the pools & hot tub, movies, the gym, pickleball, basketball, rock climbing and whale watching from the ship. And even with all that the younger members in our group wished there had been more to do on the ship. Additionally, we wish more movies would have been shown in the Aurora theater as the cinema is tiny and the outdoor showings were freezing.

Entertainment

3 out of 5
The entertainment targeted an older audience.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
Everyone was so friendly. Our stateroom attendant was especially excellent--so incredibly happy and friendly.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

4 out of 5
We had inside cabins and would choose inside cabins again. We were in a group of 9 and spent most of our time together.

Ship tip

When travelling to Alaska I would always choose a one-way cruise as more of Alaska can be seen and enjoyed.

Ports of call

Skagway, Alaska

5 out of 5
We rode the train to White Pass and hiked to and around Lower Dewy lake. Beautiful! Highly recommend both.

Juneau, Alaska

5 out of 5
Mendenhall Glacier is a must see. Hike to Nugget Falls and the East trail.

Cruise Hubbard Glacier

5 out of 5

Seward (Anchorage), Alaska

5 out of 5
We got off the ship and onto an ACT bus to Anchorage. Beautiful drive. Recommend the stop at the wildlife preserve.

Sitka, Alaska

5 out of 5
We walked the town. Enjoyed the historical park, Indian River trail, and shopping.

Icy Strait Point (Hoonah), Alaska

4 out of 5
Icy Strait is beautiful. We enjoyed a kayaking excursion.

Vancouver (Canada Place), British Columbia

5 out of 5

Disembarkation

5 out of 5
We took off our own bags. Easy and quick.
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2 Comments

willwork4cruz    2 years ago

Thanks for the review. I wonder what those group member's home life is like if all those activities while on a ship in the Inside Passage wasn't enough to keep from getting board.

AuntPinkie    2 years ago

Appreciate your feedback. Glad you enjoyed your Alaskan cruise.

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