In spite of it raining a lot it was a very good cruise

Volendam Cruise Review to Alaska - Inside Passage

Cruises: 7+ cruises
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 17

Overall rating:

4.9 out of 5
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Volendam

7 Night Alaskan Inside Passage (Vancouver Roundtrip)

Sail date: August 30, 2023

Ship: Volendam

Cabin type: Suite

Cabin number: 7007

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 1 year ago

Review summary

Overall I was very pleased with the cruise. Holland America did not disappoint.

Embarkation

5 out of 5
We did the pre cruise stay at the Pan Pacific Hotel and it made embarkation go very smoothly.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5
All the dining venues as well as room service were excellent.

Onboard Activities

4 out of 5
We did not use many of the activities.

Entertainment

5 out of 5
They were consistent with cruise entertainment on other lines.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
We loved the stateroom.

Ports of call

Vancouver (Canada Place), British Columbia

5 out of 5

Cruise Inside Passage, Alaska

5 out of 5

Cruise Tracy Arm Fjord, Alaska

5 out of 5
The Tracy Arm excursion was excellent.

Juneau, Alaska

4 out of 5

Skagway, Alaska

5 out of 5
The White Pass Railroad was very good, but our helicopter to the glacier was canceled due to high winds.

Cruise Glacier Bay

5 out of 5

Ketchikan, Alaska

5 out of 5
It was rainy so we didn't spend time in Ketchikan after our city and totem pole trolley tour. The trolley tour exceeded my low expectations.

Disembarkation

5 out of 5
Disembarkation to the Pan Pacific Hotel was smooth and efficient.
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4 Comments

Ladyjunecliff    1 year ago

Too bad it rained in Ketchikan. Seeing the salmon spawning was fabulous 2 weeks ago. Glad you enjoyed your Alaskan cruise

Gwbigdog    1 year ago

Thanks for sharing

cruising2004    1 year ago

Glad you enjoyed your cruise. Thanks for sharing your experience.

javawoody    1 year ago

Thanks for sharing your experience