Statendam Review
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Although there were a few glitches in this trip, (smoke in an elevator right after embarkment and an oil sheen on the water that prevented us from cruising Glacier National Park) all in all, the staff and the care we received was excellent.
To compensate for the change in plans (we went to Seward for ship inspection instead of Anchorage) each passenger was given $250 in shipboard money. My mother and I used part of it to take a bus trip to Anchorage since I was meeting a longtime friend there. The road between Seward and Anchorage was spectacular. (A moose and mountain sheep were spotted and the driver hilarious)
The room we had was ample (we were in the cheap 'rowing section'), and the care perfect. We couldn't have asked for more.
Cabin Review
Large Ocean-View Stateroom with Porthole
We upgraded to a cabin with two portholes and were delighted with the natural light the room offered.
Port Reviews
Ketchikan
One of my favorite towns. (Especially since I found the Husband's Trail.) The weather was wonderful, and as always the walk to Dolly's is well worth the venture. I love looking for migrating salmon in Ship Creek.
Homer
I loved Homer... Very quaint, and a mecca for fishermen. I had a lot of fun going through the shops, mostly run and owned by locals.
Sitka
Now, Sitka... beautiful. Stunning... wonderful walking town. I totally enjoyed our time there, even though it included tendering, which I sort of enjoy for the novelty of it.