Diamond Princess Review
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I recently went on the 7 day Diamond Princess northbound Alaska cruise, from Vancouver to Anchorage on Saturday, May 25, 2013. I had a wonderful time, as did my traveling companion, my 4 year old son.
I used Princess Air, and unfortunately it was not a direct flight. Same for the trip home. Very long day, and I would book a direct flight next time.Arriving in Vancouver Airport, it was easy to get to the ship via the metro. Huge sign in the airport directing you to the Canada Place skytrain. The Waterport station is the last one and drops you off a block from the cruise ship. I researched how to get to the cruise ship since I didn't want to pay Princess's $29 fare times 2 when a taxi would be half that and I was actually on my way out of the airport to get a taxi, when I saw the huge Canada Line station sign. It was easy to buy a ticket, get on the train with my luggage, get a seat (lots empty) and go.
Boarding was easy, just long lines, but they moved fairly quickly.
Cabin Review
Balcony
Great balcony, great location at back of ship so you can see both port and starboard coasts. Tiny bathroom, I could stand in the middle and reach one arm to the mirror and one to the grab bar in the shower. I think the balcony was twice as big. Very quiet, since only 1 cabin next door and a very short hallway.