I would prefer more native port stops and not so much of a shopping cruise, staffed with ship employees who don't even live in Alaska. It doesn't make the visit very authentic. It is just obviously a money maker for the ships, and we pay dearly to get there to shop.

I previously did a dog sled excursion, the 1st Holland cruise I did in June/July. It was VERY disappointing, as it was more like a meri-go-round the dog camp and not an adventure at all. The best part was the helicopter ride to and from the glacier, but definitely NOT worth $450 and I was convinced to not take another ship excursion after this disappointment.

No excursions necessary for this adventure, on the ship. I was a bit disappointed that the TV view of the front and back of the ship was not piped with the narration from the rangers. I had a beautiful view from my cabin, and it would have been nice to hear what was being said, as it was when I just previously cruised on the Norwegian Pearl just a week prior. While the view was outstanding, the experience provided by the rangers and/or staff was definitely lacking and not comparable to how nicely and professionally Norwegian Pearl operated.

The may be one of the more boring ports of call. It is especially not fun on a rainy day. Nothing really to do here, except visit the museum and of course, shop until your heart's content. Passengers seem to think THIS was the BEST place for the sales, at the end of September!!!

I wish that locals were employed here, to man the shops. I love the Dolly bothel museum and how you can see the salmon swimming up steam in the rivers all around you, while walking.

This place is best when experienced with locals, not a ship excursion. We saw eagles, bear, salmon, and had lots of good information told to us by a local bus driver.