Safari Spirit Review

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ian white
6-10 Cruises • Age 60s

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Sail Date: Sep 2011

Our cruise, which lasted 15 days, took us from Juneau Alaska northwards to Glacier Bay and then south via the Inside Passage to Seattle in Washington State USA. We have tended to cruise in the past on smaller vessels and have always selected cruises with a wild life and natural history content. From the first moment we stepped on board in Juneau to the minute we disembarked in Seattle we were treated to first class service from a friendly and attentive crew. Nothing was to much trouble from special requirements for food to making sure we had the best chance of viewing the wildlife and special assistance in making sure we as a more elderly couple had the chance to experience kyaking.

The scenery throughout the trip was outstanding and the places chosen for overnight anchorages idyllic. The Captain of the vessel was excellent in managing to find spots of great natural beauty and keeping us ahead of approaching bad weather. He also managed to include stops that enabled the passengers to experience native culture which ranged from a visit to a Master Totem Pole carver in Ketchikan Alaska, a heritage museum on Prince Rupert Island BC, and a native dancing display by children in Alert Bay BC.

The expedition leader / naturalist was a font of knowledge concerning both the wildlife and the glaciers we were privileged to experience. Her talks on both subjects were both interesting and a great deal of fun. What impressed us was that if she did not know the answer to a question she said so and then went to the trouble of finding out the answer. Her help to my wife in getting into and out of the kayaks enabled us to not miss out on some special experiences.

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For the size of the Vessel our stateroom was excellent. Comfortable, clean with a great view. Noise on the upper deck not really a problem.

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