Island Princess Review

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Review for Alaska Cruise on Island Princess
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Jennyanndiana
First Time Cruiser • Age 60s

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Sail Date: Sep 2017
Cabin: Balcony

We specifically chose an Alaska cruise for chance to see glaciers while there are yet glaciers to see. I'm not sure we were entirely prepared for how much we would enjoy the full experience of the cruise. Although the Island Princess is an older ship, it seemed to be very well-maintained. Embarkation went smoothly, and we had plenty of time to explore the ship and find lunch before sailing. The crew was amazing, especially our waiter at dinner and our stateroom steward. We had a blast checking out various activities including the nightly performances in the Princess Theater and live music in the bars. Our stateroom was surprisingly roomy, with plenty of space in the closet for our clothes. A few more electrical outlets would be nice, especially by the bed, but we managed. The bathroom was tiny, which we were prepared for, but only the shower really felt cramped. The food was amazing, in particular the dinner selections, and we quickly learned to trust the recommendations made by our waiter because he was never wrong. The pizza was delicious, and the buffet, particularly the pastries at Amuletto, was fantastic. We thoroughly enjoyed our shore excursions in the three ports as well as sailing through Glacier Bay National Park where we had the amazing experience of watching calving at the Marjerie Glacier. This was our first cruise, and we came packed with books and cards to keep ourselves amused, but there was so much to do that we had to specifically plan quiet time. We never even made it to many of the activities available--not even the pool. Two minor issues with our stateroom were dealt with quickly and effectively with minimal disruption to us.

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Balcony

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We were surprised at how roomy the cabin felt. We had the bed configured as a king rather than two singles. There seemed to be plenty of storage space--a large closet, a cabinet with shelves and drawers in the bedside tables and desk. The room refrigerator was very appreciated as my wife has medication that must stay cold. The balcony was a pleasant place to sit and watch the waves and watch for sea life. The bathroom of course is quite small, but only the shower really felt tight. The location was great, away from noisy venues but close to stairs and elevator. We enjoyed the daily towel animals we would find (and the sense of humor displayed when these would move while we were out later.)

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Vancouver

Vancouver is a lovely city with a number of activities appealing to any taste. Enjoy nature at Stanley Park, view fine art at the Vancouver Art Gallery or visit one of several museums to find out more about the area.

Glacier Bay

We sailed through Glacier Bay National Park with the opportunity to view several glaciers, some, such as the Marjerie Glacier, quite close. Naturalists from the National Park Service came aboard to answer questions and later gave a presentation on glaciers. We were told that this can be a good place to spot whales and other sea mammals. While I didn't have the patience for this, my wife was more persistent and did spot humpback whales, seals, sea lions and sea otters.

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