The Best Cruise Ever! Glacier Bay Alaska, 5/6/09, Pictorial Review.

[techmom]

This is making me want to book one right now! We have been thinking of Alaska but I don't know how to handle not being in the sun or hot tempatures all the time. How much is the pool area used? When is the best time weather wise to book an Alaskan cruise?

[usvicruiser]

After seeing the pictures in this post I upgraded my Spirit cabin to #4228 :D

[Podie]

Thanks so much for this great review and pictures. I have only 12 days to go to my cruise on the Spirit and this review is making me even more exited!!! Thanks!

[DarthGrady]

This is making me want to book one right now! We have been thinking of Alaska but I don't know how to handle not being in the sun or hot tempatures all the time. How much is the pool area used? When is the best time weather wise to book an Alaskan cruise?

 

The pools werent heavily used. The two middle pools are heated, although the dome pool felt warmer. The hot tubs were frequently occupied, but not crowded. I used the spa hot tub most of the time, and I did use the dome pool twice. It was hotter than the hot tubs!

[nolaAlive]

Thanks for the pics.

 

I'll be on the May 27th sailing and I'm getting even more excited - if that is possible.

[floridacruzin]

Thanks for taking the time. Great pics...hopefully, someday my suuite will come

[Purplehaze21]

Wonderful review so far! I am loving it and the pictures! Makes me want to go now!!

[DarthGrady]

The Versailles Lounge:

 

 

Casino:

Pharaos Lounge:

 

 

[DarthGrady]

Sports Bar

 

"The Jungle" interior promenade

 

Exterior promenade

 

Twisty slide

 

Casting off, let the cruise begin!

 

 

Thats about it for ship pictures, so tomorrow I will be back on to get started on the "meat and potatoes" of the actual cruise.

[mamalicious]

What great pictures!! What kind of camera are you using?

Thanks for sharing such a great pictorial review!!

[waitin4acruise]

Great pics!! We may be on her June of next year.Now i am really excited.:D

[lorilea]

Wonderful pictures and review so far! What camera are you using? Can't wait to hear more. We are heading southbound on July 15th.

[TakeMeAway1001]

Great review, the pictures are wonderful. Thanks for taking the time to do this~ :)

[Minoushka]

Hello

 

Thank you thank you for your great pics and commentary

We will be on Spirit this July so all your info will be VERY appreciated .Your pictures are great!!!.Cannot wait to see the restI hope you will give us details re entertainment,food,places you visit ,clothing and weather anything and everything

GOOD JOB!!!

 

Michele

 

Please add what not to miss

[WAcruisers]

What a great review! Love all the pictures. Keep them coming :D

[carnivalkim]

Thanks Grady we will be on the Spirit on Wednesday...:)...I am loving your review...:)

[DGP1111]

Grady: Thanks SO much for allowing us all on this 'virtual cruise' with you. Glad to hear you had such a great time. :) :)

[Scanner47]

Lido Buffet

 

Sorry we didn't make it to the M&G, hubby had other plans... but guess what??? In this pic you got part of me and my "purse" ( on the left here)... too funny! s.

 

Great Review! and Great Pics so far!!!

[MikeNKim]

Wow this review is awesome!!!!!!

[nolaAlive]

What great pictures!! What kind of camera are you using?

Thanks for sharing such a great pictorial review!!

 

 

The camera would seem to be a Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28

[Kurbanfan]

Grady, your pic's rock! She looks in better shape since we sailed her, lots of updating! Can't wait to hear and see more:)

[Ashleezmom]

Great review Grady!! Just waiting for the "Meat & Potatoes" now ;)

 

We booked 4228 on Tom & Cheryls recommendation for next year Alaska and you have just reassured me that I made the right decision in picking it

[MzOhioLady]

Grady - You are doing a Fantastic Job on this Review!

[patattack]

I also would like to know when is the best time to cruise to Alaska. I will definitely be booking a balcony cabin. I have always had inside or outside, but never balcony. I am planning to book one for 20l0.

 

Pat

[Flynlo]

Wow I had forgot how much I liked the Spirit. Counting the days. Is the sports bar also the cigar bar now?