We were on the Zaandam Sept 6 for 7 days. We then took a land tour for 4 nights in Denali.

We drove to Seattle and spend the night heading to the air port the next day. Our HAL bus picked us up at the air port. This bus trip cost us $65 each. We stayed in Seattle because returning the flights were direct and cheaper than trying to get to Vancouver from Anchorage. When leaving for the ship bus, we got to Sea-Tac early about, 9:30, so was put on the first bus out. The trip was enjoyable and bus comfortable. We arrive Vancouver early afternoon. It was about a 3.5 hour trip. We had no wait at the boat terminal. Just walked directly on with no lines.

Our room, 1839, was on Dolphin Deck and had a window. The room was very clean and comfortable. Bed comfortable. The room had lots of closet space and more than enough hangers. Nothing lacking in that area. The carpet looked pretty new. The bathroom had a tub and shower combination and larger than Princess bathrooms. The tiles are not pink like some of the reviews said but a mauve color and in excellent condition. I have nothing bad to say about the bathroom. The room had a love seat size sofa. Lighting was good. The bath robes were plush. The stewards were excellent. We brought 2 bottles of wine with us but didn't feel like drinking the first two nights. On the third night, the steward left two wine glasses and cork screw and left them next to the wine bottles. How nice was that. Their names were Harry and Bahri. Just the best. The room was in an excellent location We always get balcony rooms but the last time we took the Alaska cruise it was too cold to use it so decided to get a window. It worked out well. No noise below or above us. Very quiet. I tend to get sea sick so I always get a mid center room on the ship and mid way down or lower. It works. Read more