shealea Posted March 15, 2015 #1 Share Posted March 15, 2015 I went on a cruise to Alaska last summer -- round trip from Seattle. On the Jewel to Sawyer Glacier. Ports -- Skagway, Juneau, Ketchikan. My question is .... it's been many months since the cruise, and I was considering still posting a review here if there is interest. With Alaska cruise season coming up, I thought .... well, maybe folks may be coming here with questions and interest in Alaska cruises. I've been to Alaska 4 times -- twice on the Pearl and twice on the Jewel. Each cruise was with a different set of circumstances in terms of who we were traveling with ... once with a pre-teen and a teenager, once with our cousins, once with two older teenagers, and once with just my dh and I. One trip we did shore excursions, the other trips we went out on our own. We were not wanting to spend much $$$$$ in ports, but we still had a blast with what we did! Yes! There are fun things to do and lots of exploring to be done without spending a ton of money!! It would not be a minute-by-minute, step-by-step review, exactly what we ate for each meal, etc., because my mind has not held on to all of that since it's been so long he, he!!!! After all, I am in my mid-50's!!!! Ha! It would be more of an overview of what we did in each port. What we enjoyed on the ship, what we enjoyed about the different dining we did. Some tips and things not to miss on the ships. So, before I take the time to do a review that is from a cruise months ago, is there any interest in that? I have never done a review before, so I guess I'm kind of nervous about doing one. So if you want one, I'm happy to give it my best shot!!!!! HA! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Java Lover Posted March 15, 2015 #2 Share Posted March 15, 2015 Yes please! I will be on the May 31 - June 7 sailing on the Pearl so highlighting differences would be of interest to me. I am bringing a first time cruiser with me and I have never been to Alaska before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mush71 Posted March 15, 2015 #3 Share Posted March 15, 2015 I am going on the Pearl to Alaska with a pre-teen in August. Would love to hear any tips. We were on the Pearl in the Caribbean about 7 years ago. I know the only thing that has changed is the Water Slide has been removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
punkincc Posted March 15, 2015 #4 Share Posted March 15, 2015 I would certainly give it a read! I doubt that much as changed to make it irrelevant to anyone doing this itinerary this year. You could also post it on the Alaska Board in the Ports of Call section here on Cruise Critic. Many people post their cruise reviews there and there are lots of Alaska cruise planners who will check out that board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odesitka70 Posted March 15, 2015 #5 Share Posted March 15, 2015 I went on a cruise to Alaska last summer -- round trip from Seattle. On the Jewel to Sawyer Glacier. Ports -- Skagway, Juneau, Ketchikan. My question is .... it's been many months since the cruise, and I was considering still posting a review here if there is interest. With Alaska cruise season coming up, I thought .... well, maybe folks may be coming here with questions and interest in Alaska cruises. I've been to Alaska 4 times -- twice on the Pearl and twice on the Jewel. Each cruise was with a different set of circumstances in terms of who we were traveling with ... once with a pre-teen and a teenager, once with our cousins, once with two older teenagers, and once with just my dh and I. One trip we did shore excursions, the other trips we went out on our own. We were not wanting to spend much $$$$$ in ports, but we still had a blast with what we did! Yes! There are fun things to do and lots of exploring to be done without spending a ton of money!! It would not be a minute-by-minute, step-by-step review, exactly what we ate for each meal, etc., because my mind has not held on to all of that since it's been so long he, he!!!! After all, I am in my mid-50's!!!! Ha! It would be more of an overview of what we did in each port. What we enjoyed on the ship, what we enjoyed about the different dining we did. Some tips and things not to miss on the ships. So, before I take the time to do a review that is from a cruise months ago, is there any interest in that? I have never done a review before, so I guess I'm kind of nervous about doing one. So if you want one, I'm happy to give it my best shot!!!!! HA! Hello, yes please do your review. We are going to Alaska for the first time next August with DH, ds 19, and dd 14 on pearl. Would be interested to see what you did when you travel with kids. What excursion would you recommend? What not to miss? Thank you, Lina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New2cruise1483 Posted March 15, 2015 #6 Share Posted March 15, 2015 Yes please! I will be on the May 31 - June 7 sailing on the Pearl so highlighting differences would be of interest to me. I am bringing a first time cruiser with me and I have never been to Alaska before. Come join our role call! I will be on that sailing as well :D. To the OP, yes please! It wil help me pass the time till embarkation day lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sc2011 Posted March 15, 2015 #7 Share Posted March 15, 2015 Would love to read it. We'll be on our first Alaska cruise in 52 days - Jewel to Alaska. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webzila Posted March 15, 2015 #8 Share Posted March 15, 2015 I would be interested in your review. We are doing the same itinerary on the Jewel this summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseat50 Posted March 15, 2015 #9 Share Posted March 15, 2015 Please do as it will help DH and he needs all the help he can get because I have always done all the research for our cruises and told him it's up to him this time.:eek::D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shealea Posted March 15, 2015 Author #10 Share Posted March 15, 2015 Okay, it looks like some folks would read a review from me, so I'll get going on it later tonight or tomorrow morning. I'll start it with a new subject. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aquarianne11 Posted March 15, 2015 #11 Share Posted March 15, 2015 Okay, it looks like some folks would read a review from me, so I'll get going on it later tonight or tomorrow morning. I'll start it with a new subject. Thanks in advance! [emoji1] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bambilin Posted March 15, 2015 #12 Share Posted March 15, 2015 Looking forward to your review. We sail the Pearl in August 2016. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quench Posted March 16, 2015 #13 Share Posted March 16, 2015 Whatever you can recall would be helpful sailing on the Pearl in May. First cruise to Alaska. THANK YOU SO MUCH! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hello Posted March 16, 2015 #14 Share Posted March 16, 2015 I'm also looking forward to your review .... thank you for taking the time to do this for all of us! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkantrow Posted March 16, 2015 #15 Share Posted March 16, 2015 Please send review. We booked Alaska on jewel as well for Summer 2016. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deerhuntingal Posted March 16, 2015 #16 Share Posted March 16, 2015 Love to read it! We are doing the Jewel May 7th 9 day cruise. Can't wait! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g35girl Posted March 16, 2015 #17 Share Posted March 16, 2015 One trip we did shore excursions, the other trips we went out on our own. We were not wanting to spend much $$$$$ in ports, but we still had a blast with what we did! Yes! There are fun things to do and lots of exploring to be done without spending a ton of money!! Yes I would be interested!!! I would especially love to read about your experiences on exploring the ports on your own, as that is what we plan on doing on our May 17th cruise on the Pearl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadwick Posted March 16, 2015 #18 Share Posted March 16, 2015 Me too, YES please! Sailing on the Pearl May 7th! Can't wait! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murcor Posted March 17, 2015 #19 Share Posted March 17, 2015 I would love to hear what you guys did in the ports on your own and any recommendations for a family of 4 that's not too $$$ :-) Sent from my GT-S7560M using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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