Maasdam Review

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rjwaxman
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

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Sail Date: Aug 2016
Sea Lions near Juneau
Fortress of the Bear in Sitka
Towel animal left on bed at night on Maasdam

Itinerary was interesting, took us to parts of Alaska most cruise ships avoid. In fact, except for Ketchikan and Juneau, we were the only ship in port. We like Holland America because they include a locations guide, in this case a native Alaskan, which enhances the trip experience. Also find enjoyable and beneficial are the digital workshops that Holland America does in conjunction with Microsoft and teaches not only Windows 10 but how to use your digital camera to best effect and how to edit pictures. The crew over all is outstanding and does everything possible to make it an enjoyable cruise experience.

Nearly all of the excursions were first rate. And having previously been in Ketchikan, Juneau and Sitka, over a decade ago, we were amazed by how many additional excursions were offered. (And most of them were not prohibitive.)

We highly recommend this wonderful 2 week Alaskan cruise during which time we saw many glaciers, bald eagles, otters, sea lions, whales and harbor seals..

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Homer

Took hop-on hop-off bus into town. Visited the local museum and did a little shopping in a couple of the stores on the main street. Later walked around the Spit and stopped in a local bar for some Alaskan beer.

Kodiak

Took the highlights of Kodiak trip. Other than the trip to Fort Abercrombie, could have done it on our own: visiting the Baranov Museum and the Orthodox Church. (There was a shuttle into town.) It was vastly over-priced. Later went to the Wildlife Museum--across the street from the Baranov-- and then walked around Kodiak and visited the local brewery where we sampled some of their beers, including sipping Sarah Pale Ale.

Seattle

Prior to boarding, we spent the morning wandering around Pike Street Market and taking a ride on the ferris wheel. Later, we took a cab to the dock, which was a bit north of Seattle. (It was a $20 cab ride with the tip.) Boarding was very easy. Then, again, we avoided the rush and boarded 2 hours before sailing. We breezed through the process.

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