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Item: Rotterdam Retired
Rating: 5
Author: WendyM2

Rotterdam Retired Cruise Review to Alaska - Inside Passage

WendyM2

Contributor Level: Deck Hand

Cruises: 1 cruise (first)

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 2

Overall rating:

5 out of 5

Verified Review

7 Night Alaska Explorer (Seattle Roundtrip)

Sail date: August 21, 2010

Ship: Rotterdam Retired

Cabin type: Suite

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 14 years ago

Review summary

The decor was elegant. Everything met and exceeded my expectations.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

The variety of food is abundant. Hours are fabulous. And the food in both the Pinnacle Grill and Fontaine are delicious!

Entertainment

5 out of 5

There really is something for everyone. From Sodoku, to cooking classes, to workouts.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Each of the staff was polite, friendly, and more than willing to accommodate.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Our room was just as described/pictured. Well worth it!

Ports of call

Victoria, British Columbia

3 out of 5

We took the trolley ride around town - it was ok, nothing too special.

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Don't Miss: The Parliment Building (lit up at night even more beautiful!)

Juneau, Alaska

5 out of 5

Must see: the glaciers!!! It was absolutely AMAZING to walk on the glacier and taste the water....SWEET!!! Panned for a little gold and visited some jewelry shops.

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Don't Miss: Helicopter ride/glacier walk

Sitka, Alaska

5 out of 5

Every day/excursion got better and better.... ocean rafting was awesome. Got to see river otters and lots of bald eagles..Took the nature hike from the raptor center - great for all ages/abilities.

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Don't Miss: Ocean Rafting/4x4

Ketchikan, Alaska

5 out of 5

Beautiful! Went kayaking. Tour guides are a wealth of information. Very interesting and informative.

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Don't Miss: Kayaking

Pros: All the activities

Cons: I LOVED EVERYTHING