Eurodam Review
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Always wanted to do a gay cruise - and always have wanted to see Alaska. Got the chance to do so last week - and was pleasantly surprised. The ship is really nice, the food was SURPRISINGLY good, and the itinerary (Seattle-Juneau-Glacier Bay-Sitka-Ketchikan-Victoria) was wonderful. Best part of the cruise was having National Park Rangers narrate on the ship PA as we toured Glacier Bay National Park.
Worst part of the cruise was the Spa. Avoid at all costs. High Pressure sales like nothing I've ever experienced (they even cancelled my appointments and re-booked 3 more without my consent). Who knew I needed $1700 in facial creams? I already look 10 years younger than I am ... but I need $1700 in product PLUS a dermatologist consult (who was conveniently onboard and ready to take my money)? The spa day passes are over-subscribed so the spa was always too busy for me to enter (no lounges, pool was over-full). There really was no reason to go in the spa anyway - every spa I've ever been too includes grooming supplies. This one didn't even have soap or shampoo in the showers, and no sinks for grooming, shaving, etc.
Our stateroom was nice, albeit slightly snug (I've only done one other cruise, and that was on the Oceana Riviera - this room was considerably smaller, it seemed). The TV entertainment offerings were very good (and free!). AMAZINGLY soundproof.
Cabin Review
Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom
There's tons of storage (don't forget to look under the bed). We had tons of additional stuff for costume parties, and even with 4 bags fit everything in nicely. Everything worked, plenty of plugs (although there's only one in the bathroom, and it took some looking to find it - it's above the sink near the ceiling). The TV is huge, the picture is great, and the menu choices were excellent.
Port Reviews
Victoria
Beautiful City. Going back to explore some more. Never seen so many flowers in a downtown setting in my life. Stunning.
Seattle
Seattle is a really great city - book some extra time before or after the cruise to explore this city. Great food, excellent museums, exciting architecture. Stay out of the tourist zones!