Amazing cruise

Item: Royal Princess
Rating: 4.7
Author: tbcrane14

Royal Princess Cruise Review

tbcrane14

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 4-6 cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 50

Overall rating:

4.7 out of 5

7 Night Voyage Of The Glaciers Northbound (Vancouver To Anchorage)

Sail date: August 31, 2019

Ship: Royal Princess

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: E408

Traveled as: Family (young children)

Reviewed: 5 years ago

Review summary

We feel this was the best vacation we've ever had. Although going to Alaska is a little more money, the experience is like none other.

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

4 out of 5

I'm not complaining but the food was not consistently as good as we have had on the Regal and the Caribbean.

Onboard Activities

4 out of 5

Entertainment

4 out of 5

Children's Programs

5 out of 5

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

We had an obstructed view balcony and we loved it. The only real obstruction was that you had to lean out just a touch if you wanted to see toward the back of the ship. We were well pleased with our cabin.

Ship tip

Take advantage of the activities. Our son regretted not going to the kids zone until the last few days of the cruise. They have some great activities for all types of people. Don't regret missing something neat.

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Ports of call

Juneau, Alaska

5 out of 5

We did a private whale watching excursion and were able to see things you wouldn't believe. It was well worth the money of an excursion. I had people tell me they wouldn't suggest doing an excursion like that because you can see those things from the ship. They didn't know what we saw. I recognize all trips are different but we were able to see orcas jumping out of the water, humpback whales with their babies, and stellar sea lions. I couldn't believe all the bald eagles we saw also. Amazing!

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Skagway, Alaska

5 out of 5

We rented a car for this port and then drove to Carcross and emerald lake in the Yukon. We had the best time but it certainly was a long day in the car. Well worth the time though.

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Cruise Glacier Bay

5 out of 5

The glacier were amazing to see and we also saw humpback whales and sea otters. So much fun!

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Whittier (Anchorage), Alaska

5 out of 5

Ketchikan, Alaska

5 out of 5

We rented a car and drove around the area. It was so worth it and much cheaper than doing an excursion.

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Cruise College Fjord, Alaska

5 out of 5

Vancouver (Canada Place), British Columbia

4 out of 5

Disembarkation

5 out of 5

5 Comments

RetiredRay 5 years ago

Been on the Alaska run three times, would do it again, even though it is a bit pricier. 22 days until the Sea of Cortez.

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booger1xx 5 years ago

Princess is our cruise line of choice! Glad you enjoyed your cruise! We've sailed on the Royal 3 times and it is a beautiful ship. Cruising, if you break it down is cheaper than a land vacation.

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slh268 5 years ago

Agree with you. We cruised Alaska on Coral Princess. It was AMAZING. We also did the land portion with Princess and it was great. We did the private whale watch which was expensive but so worth it as you stated. I would encourage anyone going to Alaska to spend the extra money if you can. Thanks for reminding me of how wonderful that cruise was.

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elvis18 5 years ago

Sounds amazing 😊

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dragz 5 years ago

Glad you had a great time 🛳🚢⚓👍

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