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

Cruises: 4-6 cruises
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 14

Overall rating:

5 out of 5
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Radiance of the Seas

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

Sail date: May 03, 2024

Ship: Radiance of the Seas

Cabin type: Inside

Cabin number: 4585

Traveled as: Singles/Friends

Reviewed: 6 months ago

Review summary

A must do cruise! If you can, book the return Southbound to Vancouver. I spoke to others that were doing this and if I have another opportunity to do this, I would. This was an amazing experience and Alaska is so huge you only see a tip of it in 7 days.

Embarkation

5 out of 5
Very organized in the midst of chaos

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5
I felt like the most important person on the ship, excellent meals in dining room and in buffet area as well as snacks

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5
Sushi making class was very enjoyable. The shows were phenomenal and enjoyable! The dance classes, karaoke, fitness center, spa services, workshops in fitness center,

Entertainment

5 out of 5
Astounding!

Children's Programs

no children

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
Room attendant is excellent, waiters excellent, customer care desk addressing all my concerns, coffee bar attendant addressing my first name each time, her name was Stephanie, in windjammer all attendants on target with cleansing tables and addressing you respectfully. excursion desk attendants were knowledgeable, activities such as trivia very enjoyable

Ship Quality

5 out of 5
It was easy to navigate and on all decks shown were up to date itineraries, time date, port, and maps were easily displayed on each level by the elevators. As far as I am concerned the ship was kept clean and litter free

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
It was just right! Especially the vanity set up and drawers, closets and hangers were just enough to store my belongings. The bed was very comfortable, bathroom shower and temperature of the water were good. My cabin attendant was mindful and made sure to meet me in person for any concerns.

Ship tip

Take the stairs if you can, not only good for exercise, but the elevators are not expedient for so many people.

Ports of call

Cruise Inside Passage, Alaska

5 out of 5
The entire cruise was so scenic

Juneau, Alaska

5 out of 5
I enjoyed the excursion of Mendenhall Glacier and gardens. I was disappointed to be so far from the glacier at it was not any where close to what I expected.

Icy Strait Point (Hoonah), Alaska

5 out of 5
This was my favorite one. I took the gondola ride up the mountain side and enjoyed the museum and shops

Sitka, Alaska

5 out of 5
It was lush and beautiful. I took the excursion to the raptor center and Sitka National Park and enjoyed it very much

Skagway, Alaska Did not visit port

This port was changed to Haines, Alaska, It was a little disappointing, the weather did not hold up to explore this port and there was really nothing to do for many people but to take a long walk in the rain

Cruise Hubbard Glacier

5 out of 5
The ships captain and others made sure passengers were able to see this wondrous glacier to the best of their ability. This was not a land excursion.

Seward (Anchorage), Alaska

5 out of 5
From start to finish, the disembarkation was very organized, stress free and boarding the bus 2.5 hours to Anchorage for the Hospitality center in order to catch later flights. I felt safe and all questions were answered by very helpful and friendly personnel. I did not see Seward but the ride to Anchorage was beautiful.

Disembarkation

5 out of 5
Ver organized and precise
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9 Comments

retiredarmy14     6 months ago

I am doing the Northbound in 2 days..can't wait. Thanks for the review.

basssacker     6 months ago

Sounds like you had a wonderful time

calestultz     6 months ago

We will be doing this cruise in September and will be doing the back to back return to Vancouver. Thanks for your review.

javawoody     6 months ago

Thanks for the detailed review

AuntPinkie     6 months ago

Appreciate your detailed feedback feedback. Glad you thoroughly enjoyed your Alaskan cruise.

cruising2004     6 months ago

Glad you had a wonderful cruise to Alaska! Thank you for your review.

HeavySeas     6 months ago

Awesome.....thanks for sharing and glad you enjoyed your cruise

Gwbigdog     6 months ago

Thanks for sharing your cruise

Italiandancer57     6 months ago

Put this cruise on your bucket list!

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