First, I must say that DH and I choose the itinerary first, which this June 19-July 3 cruise was to Alaska from Seattle round trip. The round trip appealed to us a lot and this itinerary takes you to a few ports none of the other Alaska itineraries do.
Boarding process was very easy and everyone was friendly and helpful. The staterooms were ready for us when we boarded so dropping off our carry-ons there was greatly appreciated. We were celebrating our 40th anniversary with our family and they surprised us with balloons at our door to welcome us (also came in handy during the cruise to mark our cabin when we weren't sure where we were!) Then there was a bouquet of flowers that were so fresh they lasted the entire cruise. The room was huge in comparison to others we've had; lots of storage; even the bathroom! We were in cabin 2658 with an ocean view.
I can't say enough about the crew; our room stewards were there to greet us and make sure we had everything we needed. They kept our cabins clean (the best we've had on past 14 cruises!) and somehow did that without us seeing them! The one thing I really liked was that they kept mostly all of their 'equipment' out of halls so we could walk by easily. Every crew member would greet you and had a smile to brighten your day no matter where you passed them. Lido Cafe, dining room stewards, bar personnel - they were all great!
This cabin (not sure of the category) had an ocean view and was huge in comparison to others we've had; lots of storage; even the bathroom! It is a connecting room but the doors will not open if the beds are kept as 2 singles against the outside wall.
I can't say enough about the crew; our room stewards were there to greet us and make sure we had everything we needed. They kept our cabins clean (the best we've had on past 14 cruises!) and somehow did that without us seeing them! The one thing I really liked was that they kept mostly all of their 'equipment' out of halls so we could walk by easily.
Lovely city to explore by walking or tours.
A fun city with lots to see and do.
The city is nice and clean. Lots of shops to find souvenirs. Visitor's center is nice. Going out away from the town is very scenic.
A unique port, as are all of Alaskan ports, this one has what they call 'The Spit'. It's a great place to walk, get a bite to eat, enjoy the beautiful scenery, and of course shop. There are some tours that go into town and a lot of fishing. A huge marina is near the dock.
This is my least favorite port on the 14-day cruise. Not much to do here. Not scenic unless you go out of the area, which I never did.
A lovely city. Walkable or take a tour. Ship docks a good distance from city center, so if you can't walk much-take a tour!