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A excellent experience all round. by
A Traveler from Brisbane, Australia Sailing date: Jun 2010Pros: the comfort of the cabin and the friendly and helpful staff Cons: lack of self laundry availability The ship was very well organised and communication was valuable, timely but not intrusive. The staff were very helpful and friendly and professional. There was a high emphasis on making us feel special and pampered. Everything we encountered was of an extremely high standard. Cleanliness throughout the ship was exceptional. Our cabin was roomy and the balcony well used by us. The variety of eating options was also greatly appreciated. In all, the experience was extremely positive and we would recommend this ship to anyone. Ship Quality
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Ship Staff QualityThe variety of 'little extras' encountered after the room had been cleaned each day went above and beyond. Entertainment & Activities
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Juneau, Alaskathe town itself was nothing to rave about, but we found a beautiful mountain walk at the back of the township that was invigorating and made this stop worthwhile.
Don't Miss: We loved the catamaran trip further up Tracey Arm to the base of the glacier. Ketchikan, Alaskathe town itself was very touristy but a walk in the hills to the back and then down into the 'suburban' area was interesting.
Skagway, AlaskaWe loved the helicopter ride to walk on the glacier. We also found the local bus trip to the Summit worthwhile with a very interesting driver (recited local ballads!) and then the walk around a lake at the back was enjoyable.
Don't Miss: Glacier helicopter trip  1 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
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  Just what I paid for: by
Clifford B. from Kentucky Sailing date: Mar 2010Pros: Food Cons: My guest. It was an older ship, stately with lost of quality amenities. It was very clean and it had been updated some with new carpets. It looked well care for in all area's of the common area's.
Ship QualityThey clean the common areas many times a day, always vacuuming carpets anytime of day. They wash down the decks at 9-10pm after the evening activities. Dining/FoodThat was the reason I did chose Holland America, I had taken their Alaska cruise and wanted the same service and quality of food. Stateroom QualityI took the least expensive room rate, as I have been on many ships before and never spend much time in the room. The size was OK not large but inline with the rate. Room was always picked up and clean linens were supplied many times a day. Our room steward was very nice and provided evening bed turn down, animal towel object on the bed for our enjoyment, daily update of upcoming events for the next port. Ship Staff QualityThey have a happy staff, they all enjoy their work and are happy to offer help easily. Entertainment & ActivitiesThey had a young energetic group of entertainers, not big names yet. Maybe next year they will become big names. 3 out of 3 people found this review helpful.
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Dianef from USA Sailing date: Sep 2007
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9 out of 12 people found this review helpful.
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We will be back! by
A Traveler Sailing date: Jul 2007This was our first cruise and we had a wonderful time. We are in our late 20's and were a bit worried about the HAL following being a bit older, but for us it worked out great. We loved our room, food, pampering at the spa and just relaxing! We will definately look to HAL for our next cruise! Dining/Food
Stateroom QualityWe were pleasantly surprised by how large our room was and only had an outside stateroom.
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Entertainment: Would have liked a comedian.
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Cruise Glacier Bay
Juneau, AlaskaHarv and Marv.
If you are going to go on a whale watch and want an intimate boat experience, you must try Harv and Marv! We had a fabulous time!
Skagway, Alaska
Cruise Tracy Arm Fjord, Alaska
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Excellent. by
Dave from Michigan Sailing date: Nov 2006Pros: Food. Older crowds, so the ships are quieter. Entertainment & Activities
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Service friendly. by
Lois from Onsted, MI Sailing date: Mar 2007Very good experience. Went to relax and we did. Upgrade to balcony cabin and enjoyed it very much. Entertainment & Activities
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Road Town, Tortola, B.V.I.
Grand Turk Island
Half Moon Cay, Bahamas (Cruiseline Private Island)Half Moon Cay.
Beautiful Beach.
Don't Miss: The beach and the water. Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, U.S.V.I.Shopping.
Great place to shop.
Don't Miss: All the stores. 2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
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Great trip. Plan on returning. Good crui by
Vince from USA Sailing date: Jan 2007Pros: Customer Service. Outstanding. Friends were first time cruisers. They'll do it again. Entertainment & Activities
Entertainment: Wouldn't mind seeing something a little more professional. Other cruises I have been on were better. The casino staff was superb. Nice, friendly. Made you feel comfortable. 0 out of 0 people found this review helpful.
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Cheryl from St. Leon, IN, USA Sailing date: Mar 2006Pros: Room size, clean, good variety of food, retractable roof over pool area. We had a great time and will travel on Holland American Line again. Entertainment & Activities
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
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Love those ships. by
Jane from Floyds Knobs, IN Sailing date: Apr 2006Pros: It's not too big. It's not overrun with kids and people who drink and party till they puke. We had a great time - beautiful staterooms, great nature hike and beach time. Fabulous private island. Wonderful service. Entertainment & Activities
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Looking forward to using this cruise lin by
Karen from East Tawas, MI Sailing date: Sep 2006Staff very helpful, activities, piano bar, etc. Very good for people in our age group. Entertainment & Activities
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