Definitely do Denali and take the free bus Park tour. You can’t drive in the park. Schedule an extra day there.
Next time we’d do the trip in reverse with the land part first, followed by the sea
Embarkation
4 out of 5
Ship not ready so almost 2 hour delay. At least folding chairs were provided. The process was well organized.
Ship experiences
Food and Dining
4 out of 5
Dining room good, Pinnacle great, buffet adequate but seating very limited. Room service breakfast wonderful. Coffee bar pricy but nice early morning touch.
Onboard Activities
3 out of 5
Main stage Shows were entertaining. Lincoln Center performances incredible. Few youth activities. Late evening activities crowded with little seating.
Entertainment
5 out of 5
See above
Children's Programs
1 out of 5
Except for pickle ball nothing interested them. 12 year old middle school student was expected to do activities with 1st & 2nd graders
Service and Staff
5 out of 5
Had the best possible room stewards. We received service superior to others in our group in other areas of ship.
Ship Quality
4 out of 5
Other than Lido buffet area where meal seating inadequate and services not as advertised, the ship was kept clean. Even hand rails were routinely cleaned multiple times daily.
Whale watching/wildlife excursion a must. Although expensive 3 in our group report that helicopter to glacier & dog-sled camp visit is worth the cost. Ride the tram. Get tickets early online/fully refundable if you don’t get a chance to use them.
Do one of the trains! Glassblowing excursion was interesting but not particularly Alaskan. Or do one of the locally arranged water tours like the canoeing one.
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