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it was a relaxing cruise by
Michelle L from Los Angeles Sailing date: Aug 2012The cruise was very relaxing. It was an older crowd than I anticipated so all the activates were age appropriate. the excursions were very expensive. I took a train ride that cost $120. and it was not worth the cost. Ship Quality
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Stateroom QualityShower was too small. Ship Staff QualityThe staff were wonderful Entertainment & Activities
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   A little better than average. by
A Traveler from Aptos, Ca. Sailing date: Jun 2011Pros: Good shows, great excursion to the overland dog sled camp Cons: head waiter that lacked social skills; interupted and rushed us at dinner I was impressed with how clean the ship was. A great effort was spent trying to avoid the passing of germs.
The shows were varied and very entertaining. Bar areas were clean and the service was excellent.
The dining room food was great at first and had deteriorated by the last night of seating. Many of us not did finish our entree. Food was cold and dry.
The midnight chocolate buffet was impressive.
We met a lady who was traveling alone. She was seated by herself in the dining room. This is not O.K. Ship QualityThe decor of the stateroom could have been upgraded. Upholstery is soiled. Our room steward was pleasent and effecient. Dining/Food
Stateroom QualityVery quiet area. Loved the big window. Ship Staff QualityThe Croatian lady who was in charge of the second seating in the dining room was extremely friendly and helpful. Our second seating waiter was very annoying. He lacked social skills. His helper, a sweet girl from China, was helpful and charming. Entertainment & ActivitiesHorse racing area is not comfortable. Not enough seating.
Very clear scheduling of activities. 
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Juneau, AlaskaUnfortunately we paid a bundle and didn't catch fish. The captain was quite pleasant though. Very nice fishing boat.
Skagway, AlaskaRed Dog Saloon was a hoot! Lots of fun.
WE HAD A WONDERFUL OVERLAND TRIP TO THE DOG TRAINING CAMP. SAW LOTS OF BEAR. Our guide JC was the greatest! Interesting museum of local animals at the site. Loved playing with the dogs and puppies.
Don't Miss: The overland dog training camp. Victoria, British ColumbiaLiked the Queen Victoria Hotel. Excellent service and lots of ambiance. The Museum of Natural History was interesting and Minature World was good.
Don't Miss: The Queen Victoria Hotel. ( Bengal Bar) 3 out of 3 people found this review helpful.
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Very nice ship by
Conae R. from Southern California Sailing date: May 2009Pros: The staff was very friendly & helpful, lots of activities Cons: We were stuck with second seating for dinner (8:30pm) and ate in the buffet every night because we never eat that late. This was our first cruise and we really weren't sure what to expect. The staff of the ship were very friendly and the surroundings very tastefully done. Our room had plenty of storage and was very comfortable. The only drawback to our trip was that we were stuck with 2nd seating for dinner which is too late for us. You are allowed to do "Anytime dining" which prepays your gratiuities in advance and allows you to use which ever seating you like, but it was so crowded we saw people from the 1st seating eating at the buffet because the line was so long. Ship Quality
Dining/FoodWe ate in the buffet every night which was an average buffet. I'm sure the restaurant food was better, but we never sampled it. Stateroom Quality
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Juneau, AlaskaMendenhall Glacer is outstanding. Robert's Tramway at $27.00 per person was kind of a waste unless you want to hike the trails
Don't Miss: Mendenhall Glacier Skagway, AlaskaWe took a shuttle into the Yukon to see the summit of White Pass, a sled dog camp and Emerald Lake and it was OUTSTANDING. Downtown is quaint and several of the shops are surpisingly affordable.
Don't Miss: Yukon Victoria, British ColumbiaWe toured the Parliment House which has a lot of interesting architecture, Beacon Hill Park which has a lot of hidden ponds and scenic spots. Carradoch Castle is fascinating as well. We didn't do Buchart Gardens because $53.00 pp to see gardens when Beacon Hill Park is free seemed just ridiculous
Don't Miss: The Royal Museum 9 out of 10 people found this review helpful.
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Friendly service. by
James from Arlington, Texas Sailing date: Jun 2007Pros: Its service staff. The service was great as well as the food. Information and details about the ship and available activities was very poor. Any announcements made were only heard if you were out in common areas. Parking beforehand was a nightmare as was getting off the ship. Compared to other cruiselines, the only advantage Royal has is getting you on the ship faster. Dining/Food
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Costa Maya (Mahahual), MexicoVery beautiful and friendly.
This stop was very fun and beautiful. The people were very friendly and the activities were great.
Cozumel, MexicoCozumel was great!!!
The scenery was very beautiful. Snorkelling was a blast. The local people and vendors were very friendly. The food was great.
Don't Miss: Snorkel Trip. Progreso (Merida), MexicoGreat side trips, friendly people.
Another fun stop. Local people very friendly and knowledgeable about local history. Excursions were a blast.
Roatan (Isla Roatan), Bay Islands, HondurasRoatan was disappointing.
I had been here before and it was great. This time around it was very disappointing. The scenery and activities were good and the shopping was good. The service people (taxi drivers, resort staff, resteraunt staff) were not friendly and did not seem to want to help you or want your business. We sat in a resteraunt for over 45 minutes and were never helped at all despite asking.
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Chris from Corpus Christi, TX Sailing date: Oct 2006Pros: 2 pools and 2 hot tubs. Service was fair to poor. Food was not hot. Very inconvienent to have to eat only at certain times. There was no effort to introduce passengers or social activites as groups. Entertainment & Activities
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It would have been a total farce, had it by
Robert from Wood Dale, IL Sailing date: Oct 2006Pros: The cheap price to cruise. This was the first time we didn't leave out of Florida. The long journey to get to the dock was the pits. And I have never seen such disorganization at a dock, as I did here. I will never go out of Galveston again! Entertainment & Activities
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Alaskan Journey for eight by
Peter J from Utah Sailing date: Aug 2012Pros: Cruise into the fjord and the meals & service Cons: norovirus The norovirus I suspect is more common than advertised. An ample supply of immodiam Ad or its generic equivilant should be maintained. The virus took a great deal out of what was an otherwise excellent vacation. The staff could not have performed better. Ship Quality
Dining/FoodWine selections at the gold package level could have been better Stateroom QualityAmple space overall for a week long cruise Ship Staff Quality
Entertainment & ActivitiesFinus was the finest 1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Rhapsody 7 night Alaska cruise by
Howard from Seattle, WA Sailing date: Jun 2012Pros: Activities were well organized and funfun. Excellent services Cons: Swimming poold were limitted, too much shopping and diamond talks The ship is decent with 8 decks for staterooms. We went on this Alaska Cruise in July and had a nice inside stateroom with 2 bunk beds for the kids. Therere enough activities on the boat that we were only in the room for sleeping, so the room was not matter much to us. The ocean adventure center could be fun for little kids, but my 9 and 11 years old boys didnt like it. They said it was boring for them. We traveled with my friend who has a 6 years old girl and she loved it and didnt want to leave the place. Therere only one outside pool and one small inside pool on deck 9. My kids love swimming, so swimming pool is always priority on my list when I travel. I was a little disappointed at the swimming pools on this boat because the kids were limited to the swimming. It was cold for the outside pool when the boat was at sea or even at dock in Alaska. The inside pool has limited hours for kids (12-2 pm and 4-8 pm). My kids tried both outside and inside pools anyways, but I think they could do better with the swimming pools, especially for Alaska Cruise. I have to give a thumb up for the cruise director, Anna, as all the activities on the boat were fun and well organized/timing. The service staffs are friendly and very nice. Over all, I would give it a 4/5 stars. Ship Quality
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Ship Staff QualityThe staffs are very nice and friendly. They remember my kids' name and their drinks by the second day. Entertainment & ActivitiesActivities were well organized and fun Children's ProgramsMy 9 and 11 years old kids didnt like to use the Ocean advanture center that much. They only used 3 times. 0 out of 0 people found this review helpful.
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My first cruise & definitely coming back by
Suzanne from Seattle, WA Sailing date: Sep 2011Pros: Food, cleanliness, spa Cons: Couldn't use pool because too small and crowded I went on this cruise for the first time, with my mom. We loved the food (sushi, Indian, breakfast, soups, dessert were all good). The nightly entertainment was wonderful, with musical shows featuring Billy Joel music, good singers, and laser shows. The dessert festival one day had lots of fruits and chocolates carved out. Loved the daily excursions - taking the railroad across Alaskan mountains was amazing. One down side (and this is probably true of most ships) is that day-time entertainment when you are on the ship is not that great. We were bored when we weren't using the spa, or when I wasn't playing ping pong with the other guests. Ship QualityBeautiful, luxurious layout. Felt like we were on the Titanic (in a good way). Dining/FoodBuffet food was great! Stateroom QualityWe had inside room, which was very small, as expected. Ship Staff Quality
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Awesome time! by
Chris L. from MA Sailing date: Sep 2011Pros: Cleanliness, politeness of the crew, fantastic food Cons: Short time in ports Really nice ship with plenty of room for everyone, for a long trip, a bigger boat with more amenities would be my choice next time like the Oasis or the Allure if they ever get to the Pacific. Extremely clean ship with a great blended crew, all polite and courteous Ship Quality
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Stateroom QualityNext time I will book a larger room. Inside stateroom for this trip was adequate but that was my choice, not any fault of the cruise. Good for what it is but can get clumsy for larger people. Ship Staff Quality
Entertainment & ActivitiesSeemed limited to singing and dance mostly. Like the other acts better for variety.
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Honolulu, OahuVery urban, bustling city.
Hilo, HawaiiRained when we were there so it limited the activities we did. Seemed a bit run down and more industrial than tourist.
Kailua-Kona, HawaiiClean and dry, beautiful town, lots to see and do
Don't Miss: 2 hour helicopter tour of the volcanoes and waterfalls Lahaina, MauiVery tourist oriented, lots to see and do, lots of shops and restaurant/bars, city bus available to get around on, beaches are clean and open to the public
Don't Miss: Bus ride/tour of Haleakala. Breathtaking once you're in the crater Nawiliwili, Kauaionly went to the beach to relax and surf
Don't Miss: surfing in the protected harbor. Great for beginners. 3 out of 3 people found this review helpful.
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