End of the year Alaska Adventure

Star Princess Cruise Review to Alaska - Gulf of Alaska

markpitzlin

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 4-6 cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 13

Overall rating:

3 out of 5

Verified Review

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

Sail date: September 10, 2016

Ship: Star Princess

Cabin type: Oceanview

Cabin number: E608

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 8 years ago

Review summary

The cruise was a great experience but had its limitations being the last cruise of the year to Alaska. The ship and cruise itself was good, food is always great but the entertainment was mixed. Some was very good and some just average. The movie night was mostly a bust outside due to weather, next ship I would like to experience and inside theater.

The land part was very very limited. Most things at the towns were already closed. The tours except for the one on the 21st were very disappointing. Would not do this part again. We were very disappointed on this part of it. We did like the accommodations, the lodges were very nice and we liked the luggage handling.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5

I thought it was very limited.

Entertainment

3 out of 5

The comedian and magician were very good and the one night's British night was excellent.

Children's Programs

N/A

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Rebecca Cabansag, APTY Int'l Cafe

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

The cabin was very nice and we had a mishap with spillage on the carpet which they immediately dealt with it.

Ship tip

Think twice about going on this trip so late in the season.

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Ports of call

Vancouver (Canada Place), British Columbia

5 out of 5

Ketchikan, Alaska

3 out of 5

Juneau, Alaska

3 out of 5

Skagway, Alaska

5 out of 5

Was the most beautiful of the areas.

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Cruise Glacier Bay

5 out of 5

Glaciers made this a wonderful experience

Thumbs Up 3

Cruise College Fjord, Alaska

5 out of 5

Glaciers made this a wonderful experience

Thumbs Up 1

Whittier (Anchorage), Alaska

3 out of 5

was just OK.

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2 Comments

Rkhagle 8 years ago

I was on same cruise. At best I would give ship an ok rating. Food was not as good as should have been. What little Entertainment was there was worthless. Excursion on white pass rail was not worth it due to fog. Excursion in Juneau with city tour, gold panning and salmon bake was perfect. Maggie the guide was wonderful, full of knowledge and entertaining. The salmon bake had the best food

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andreaahlers 8 years ago

What was closed that you wanted to see? Which shore excursions were good? Which ones weren't and why?

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