Great Alaska cruise on Royal Princess

Item: Royal Princess
Rating: 4.3
Author: mratkovich

Royal Princess Cruise Review to Alaska - Gulf of Alaska

mratkovich

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 7+ cruises

Reviews: 3

Helpful Votes: 99

Overall rating:

4.3 out of 5

Verified Review

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

Sail date: August 06, 2022

Ship: Royal Princess

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: C227

Traveled as: Singles/Friends

Reviewed: 1 year ago

Review summary

Enjoyed the cruise. Would not have booked except for the fact we had to use a refund by the end of the year. We were quite concerned about COVID, but it did not seem to be a big problem on the cruise.

Embarkation

3 out of 5

Very congested at Vancouver port. Lines not well marked for Platinum/Elite.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

4 out of 5

Food was good, but not exceptional. Lobster was just OK. Crab risotto had very little crab. Some of the standard choices were not so appealing in the Lido. Cuisine was more English/Scottish than Alaskan.

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5

Because of lack of masking, we did not participate in much - theater very crowded - did not go. The Naturalist, Dr Raincock was EXCELLENT. Loved his talks and meeting with him on 16 Aft, Also the Itidarod speaker was very good.

Entertainment

3 out of 5

Liked the comedian - stood in back. Did not go to other shows. Some not too interesting.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Our Steward Gerard C227 was excellent. Very friendly and capable. Great job! Our waiter at 5pm Allegro was also very good and fun and efficient. Table 453?

Ship Quality

4 out of 5

Very disappointed in Mandatory mask compliance. Why was it not enforced better??

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Very Satisfied.