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Radiance of the Seas Cruise Review to Alaska - Inside Passage

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Reviews: 2
Helpful Votes: 28

Overall rating:

4 out of 5
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Radiance of the Seas

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

Sail date: July 08, 2022

Ship: Radiance of the Seas

Cabin number: 8530

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 2 years ago

Review summary

This is not a warm weather cruise, you will not be laying out in the sun enjoying the pool, rock climbing walls or miniature gold. This is a cruise geared toward relaxation and viewing beautiful scenery and wildlife.

Embarkation

5 out of 5
Embarkation experience was easy and stress free. That being said the port of Seward was very expensive from the lodging to restaurants and food. Since it is a 2.5 -3 hr bus/train ride from Anchorage you almost have to spend one night there to ensure you make your cruise. Quaint city but not the best choice of port.,

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

4 out of 5
Service as always was impeccable but the quality of food was less than expected.

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5
Nothing new too many trivia games

Entertainment

3 out of 5
The comedian was outstanding but the other entertainment was lacking in interest and style

Children's Programs

1 out of 5
NA

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
Royal Carribean always seems to find the best of the best when it comes to customer service

Ship Quality

4 out of 5
Small ship not a lot of go to places especially with the Alaskan weather, the sports decks were mostly unusable

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
Good size room and very clean

Ship tip

Bring a book and go to the very top of the ship to the star quest lounge and view the scenery and read a book

Ports of call

Seward (Anchorage), Alaska

3 out of 5
Only flew into Anchorage did not stay or visit city

Cruise Hubbard Glacier

4 out of 5
Would have liked it if the ship had cruised closer to the glacier, we were a bit far away to obtain good pictures even with a zoom lens

Juneau, Alaska

4 out of 5
Largest stop and best selection of shopping. The prices were good too.

Skagway, Alaska

4 out of 5
Cute town to explore.

Haines, Alaska

2 out of 5
Nothing to see or do here.

Icy Strait Point (Hoonah), Alaska

5 out of 5
One of my favorite stops, the bus driver is a local and have a nice commentary on the 10-15 min ride to her town. Some small shops and a great restaurant Allen the Fisherman’s Daughter

Ketchikan, Alaska

5 out of 5
We did a 4 in 1 tour which took us to the totem poles, a tidal pool, waterfall and tour of the city. A local was the tour guide so we got some fun information an daily life in Alaska.

Cruise Inside Passage, Alaska

4 out of 5
Beautiful scenery but again not much to do on the boat especially at the end of the cruise

Vancouver (Canada Place), British Columbia

4 out of 5
Go to Stanley Park especially if you missed the totem pole in Ketchikan they have beautiful ones there.

Disembarkation

4 out of 5
Easy and organized
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9 Comments

CruiseJEM    2 years ago

I was on this same cruise. Would agree with almost everything except that we found the food to be delicious. I would not do Alaska again. It was beautiful to see once despite the awful weather, but will definitely not return.

Jenvyh    2 years ago

Thanks for sharing

natelorip    2 years ago

Thanks for sharing. Glad you had a good time in Alaska.

AuntPinkie    2 years ago

Appreciate your feedback. Glad you enjoyed your Alaskan cruise.

javawoody    2 years ago

Thanks for the review

GSpringer    2 years ago

Thanks for sharing

GabeNSteph    2 years ago

Thanks for sharing

WFTFan211    2 years ago

Thanks for your review.

byhisgrace    2 years ago

Thanks for your review. This is on our list

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