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    Dessert in Wonderland
    Melanie P.

    My very first cruise ever and I was lucky to book the The Presidents Cruise in Alaska and Canada. Each year one cruise is chosen to be The President's cruise. During this cruise, there's celebrations, block parties, and gifts with Presidents cruise emblazoned throughout. Of course, the Royal Carribean President is onboard and can be spotted walking around the ship. I'll break down my experience by category. FOOD - Windjammer free buffet was just okay. Alot of the food lacked flavor and were the same items throughout the trip. It gets a little tiring eating the same thing over and over. My Time Dining is also free, but you are able to reserve a dining time and be served. It definitely was a step up with lobster being served for free on one of the nights. I did enjoy the escargot, which was surprisingly good and the hubby loved the seabass with truffle sauce. For paid dining, we tried Wonderland, which was a fine dining restaurant dressed in a whimsical Alice in Wonderland theme, coupled with amazing food artistry and daring entrees. I loved this place! Easily one of my favorite dining experiences on the ship. CUSTOMER SERVICE - Amazing! From wait staff, housekeeping, bartenders, etc. Everyone was always happy and cheerful. ENTERTAINMENT - Some of the shows were Vegas worthy! The lighting, dancing, singing, acting and technology reminded me of watching shows on the strip. The performers are top notch. INTERNET - Overpriced for internet that barely worked. I would not recommend purchasing this. The best internet was when we were at a port city. PORT CITIES - We ported at Juneau, Skagway, and Victoria. The Alaskan cities were cute and rustic with alot of history and beautiful scenary. Victoria was bigger and was bustling with tourists. All cities were very welcoming of cruise ship tourism as many business owners have stated they had been struggling for the past two years to get back on their feet. The tender boats to go into Skagway from the cruise ship were super crowded and to get back on was a very long wait. I think they were manning 1-2 tender boats at a time. Very uncomfortable process due to the wait and blazing heat with no shade while waiting. CHECKOUT PROCESS ON LAST DAY - Absolutely horrible. We had an excursion in our port city and had to wait in a long line with one person manning the line - 2 or even three ppl would have been better. So many ppl were upset because it was so slow. Afterward, we had issues getting through security, my son's luggage was lost, and lines to exit were crazy long. We barely made our charter bus for our tour! I overheard some passengers complaining that the disembarkation day is always chaotic and unorganized, even before Covid. Therefore, my review for my experience was mixed. I definitely had some highlights and disappointments. I think this experience deserves a solid 3.5. I also did get sick as the cruise was ending :(

    We sailed aboard the Royal Caribbean Quantum of the Seas and we had a phenomenal experience. The ship is beautiful, the waitstaff in the restaurant was attentive and remembered what we liked to drink and different things that made us unique from other guests. The Flow Rider and rock wall were both really cool. Good food selection as well. If you have kids and they like sports, I highly recommend the Sea Plex. They have pickup basketball, soccer, dodgeball, bumper cars, some Xbox's, cornhole, air hockey, an arcade, and foosball.

    Halford F.

    First and foremost: Do yourself a favor and book a cruise on Royal Caribbean! If you ever wanted to be treated like you were the Queen of England, then book a cruise on Royal Caribbean. Wannabe Kings also welcomed. We just came back from back-to-back cruises to Alaska, with Card Players Cruises (yes, we played tournament poker every day and cash games all night long for TWO weeks!), on Royal Caribbean's Quantum of the Seas. Talk about luxury! Talk about service! The ship is massive -- pool halls, multiple bars, dance halls, musicians, Broadway style shows -- a week on the Quantum of the Seas is a vacation of a lifetime. Two weeks? Sublime! We think we'll go back next year -- when Card Players Cruises (www.cardplayerscruises.com) -- has another weeklong trip to Alaska. Be sure to visit "Creek Street" and watch the sea otters each the salmon; and take the excursion in Ketchikan to see the bears feasting on the thousands of salmon who took their last swim up a shallow creek. I thought I was on National Georgraphic! I must give a shout out to the tremendous staff on the Quantum of the Seas (because we bought the unlimited bar drinks, and felt we need to get our money's worth, most of the following are bartenders): Melissa (our room attendant), Yuki, Tracy, John, Kenneil at the Schooner Bar; Liu, Riska, Federico, Muamer and Xiaoxin at the Italian restaurant; Wu at the Izumi restaurant, Rajiv, Bob, at Chops restaurant; the service staff in the poker room: Jefferson, Ajay, Joey; Dadang and Zakhe in the Casino bar; Ali in the Liquor Store, Melvin at the Windhammer, Anna - store clerk from South Africa, and who did I miss? Oh! Thanks to Mickie and Loki on the bear country tour; and Johavanny (bar tender and waiter) and Jennifer (Waiter at Bing). Special shout out to Zelma. Everyone was special. Heather and I were the givers of $2.00 bills.

    Quantum of the seas
    Dani D.

    I'm going to start this review with the bad. Their food has gone downhill. It is only edible, sometimes okay, sometimes not good at all. The plus, you have tons of options to find something you like. The service on royal is beyond compare! From the servers to the stateroom attendants, the service never fails to wow! Royal upcharges considerably for their excursions, but they also go above and beyond to vet the companies you tour with in order to ensure an incredible experience. In 2023, I sailed on Anthem to the Bahamas and Quantum to Alaska. I only wish their good quality matched the service and experience they provide.

    Keith S.

    If I could give no stars, I would. Our 4 year old daughter came out of their child care, Adventure Ocean, with scratches up and down her left arm. The staff gave absolutely no explanation and the management team said it must have been the carpet. They are nail marks, not from a carpet. They offered money off another cruise. Are they out of their minds?? No, I don't want money off another cruise with you. My daughter was hurt in your care and you can't explain what happened, and she is afraid to tell me what happened. Someone better call and resolve this with me soon.

    Huge mega ship
    A Hart E.

    Our first cruise in 19 years, Alaska on the Ovation. This ship is outstanding and HUGE. The management the workers the rooms the food the entertainment all top notch. I can't say enough about this cruise line. Everything they did was perfect. There is some negative but not enough to bring down my 5 star rating. Let's dig into it. Food was great. We did Our Dining Time, the Windjammer and off the boat. Love the Windjammer because they have all different kinds of food and it's different everyday. Of course some staples are the same like eggs and rice and such. If you drink a lot of soda the drink package is probably worth it but for us it was useless. I think that was about 200 bucks. We also paid for the internet package VOOM and that was absolutely the worst. Especially in our room. It was iffy and at over 200 bucks it should in 2023 work better. Even the VOOM guy working there made excuses for it. Drinks were 17 bucks. REALLY? LOL The one thing I don't like and it's probably the same on all ships is they nickel and dime you to death. Digital photos are 10 for $160.00 You are forced into Gratuity(tips) for your room and MY time dinner. The rooms are great. Clean well kept and with the deck we loved it. The bathroom is great. Not sure why some people complain about that. Yes it's not like at home but I am on a ship. They have a baggage service that takes your luggage and gets it on the flight you are on and it's there when you land at home. GREAT!!! Shuttle I think was about 35 bucks each to the airport. You can do an Uber for 50 bucks. Tour of the ship 200 bucks. The I fly we got for free one day. All in all this ship was fantastic!!! One morning you will wake up in Endicott Arm Fjord Oh My God! I think this is where God lives. This was worth the whole trip.

    Beef Tenderloin - dinner highlight!
    Courtney L.

    Itinerary: 4-day Pacific Coastal, Seattle round-trip Ports of call: Nanaimo, BC & Victoria, BC My family enjoyed our four-day vacation but it passed by way too quick! We had a wonderful time on the Explorer of the Seas and would have loved a few more days on the ship. I could write pages about our trip, but will keep it as concise as possible, focusing on a few key areas. STATEROOM: My family of four was lucky enough to reserve two connecting inside-cabins, with two of us in each. Our rooms overlooked the Promenade housing a few shops, bar and the 24/7 Cafe. Despite all the action below, we were never disturbed by noise. At night, the Promenade's lights continue to glow, which I personally loved, but they can be easily blocked out by just pulling the curtains. The bathroom is pretty tight, especially the shower area, but that's expected with an inside-cabin on any cruise. For two people, the cabin was comfortable overall and felt more spacious thanks to the window. FOOD: We ate at the Sapphire dining room daily for breakfast and dinner. The dinner menu offered a wide variety of featured appetizers, entrees and desserts each day along with a few "classic" options to choose from. While I enjoyed each of the entrees I ordered, I considered the appetizers to be better executed overall in terms of flavor, with the most memorable being their chilled fruit soups, pan-seared scallops and escargot. For dinner, their duck breast and beef tenderloin were a couple highlights. Unfortunately, the entrees only included a small portion of veggies, so it was somewhat challenging to meet the suggested daily intake. Also, just a note that the full-service breakfast menu is the same everyday and it would have been nice if they offered a daily special. However, there's a buffet set up in the center of the dining room with a selection of hot and cold options if you're looking for more variety. We also dined a couple times at the Windjammer buffet for lunch. The selection is pretty wide and varies daily, so I'm sure everyone can find something to enjoy. They offered burgers, tacos, fish, a carving station, Indian and Asian cuisine just to name a few items, and seemed to have a featured theme each day. We personally preferred to dine at the Sapphire since we enjoyed the full service and gourmet menu, but the Windjammer is a good option for those who are looking for a quicker meal. With respect to desserts, sadly nothing wowed us. I appreciated how they weren't overly sweet, but many of them were very light. For example, while all was fine with the flavor of the "Chocolate Decadence" cake, it was not as indulgent as its name implies. SERVICE: Whenever I cruise, the level of service always exceeds my expectations, and the Explorer was no exception. Even after a long day, the hardworking crew always greeted us with smiles and made us feel so welcome. Whether it be the cabin stewards, waiters or staff we passed by in the halls... they all made our trip extra special. Our cabin steward always left our room spotless, ensured our amenities were fully stocked and left a cute towel animal each night. We also loved getting to know our waiters (set dining), who even remembered our names and dining preferences after just a couple dinners! ACTIVITIES: On any given day, there were many complimentary activities offered, however they became somewhat repetitive. For example, there were always trivia sessions, movie showings and open play time on the Sports Deck. We enjoyed challenging ourselves on the rock climbing wall and played a round of mini golf. Plus, the Activity Staff always ensured guests were enjoying themselves! Unfortunately over the course of four days, they only offered open ice skating for two hours which happened to conflict during our set dinner. We never found ourselves bored though... if not taking part in an activity, we enjoyed relaxing on the deck or grabbing another bite to eat! ENTERTAINMENT: They featured a headliner every night, which included a production show with ship's singers and dancers, a magician, comedian and a musical performance by a group of tenors. Additionally, we attended their ice skating show, which was extremely impressive! The performers are clearly professionals and they executed many fascinating stunts that I had never before seen in-person. During our Pacific Coastal adventure, I was happy to call this ship home as we escaped the real world for a few days of pampering. Happy cruising!

    Example of a Royal Caribbean "unobstructed" view.  Buyer beware!
    Steve L.

    We paid for an unobstructed view and this is what we received. Customer service said nothing could be done in terms of moving us to another cabin or giving us a discount or package upgrade for our trouble. I will never travel with them again. Do not trust what they tell you about whether or not the view is obstructed.

    Glacier. This was the closest we could get to it. Still breathtaking
    Barbara V.

    Just got back from a 7 day Alaskan cruise! The staff treats you like royalty. The real hero's are the good service employees. They are cooking and serving with a smile all day long. Our room attendant was always around in the hall saying hello. He would do a morning cleaning then while we were out for dinner he would come back in to get our room ready for the night. The shore excursions were a lot of fun. One suggestion get the WiFi package for people in your room. We only got one but it was difficult to sign off and on as we needed internet. We had a rest time!

    Ovation of the Seas
    Elaine D.

    We sailed from Seattle on the September 5th cruise to Alaska on the Ovation of the Seas. One of the newest of RCL's Quantum class ships, it carrie's over 4,000 passengers. The week long itinerary took us to Juneau, Skagway, the Endicott Arm and Dawes Glacier, and Victoria, British Columbia, with two full days at sea. This is a huge ship, and you will walk a lot, but consider it a workout for all the food you'll surely indulge in during the cruise. A balcony stateroom is a must so you can enjoy the beautiful views along the way, including the pods of whales that are frequently seen. We used "My Time" dining which allowed us to have dinner anytime during the dinner hours. Several evenings, we showed up without a reservation and were seated within minutes. Generally, the crew was was amiable and accommodating. The food ranged from mediocre to excellent, depending on selections. There are plenty of distractions to choose from on sea days and evenings. Embarkation was easy and quick as we checked-in online and printed our boarding passes and luggage tags online. Passengers are given individual boarding times which eliminated a crowded boarding process. Disembarking, too, was a breeze, and we were able to send our luggage directly to SeaTac. RCL handled flight check-in, boarding passes and luggage tags. Although there is a fee, we weren't charged. Fees are waived for certain airlines, miles status and military. This was extremely convenient for us as we had a late flight to San Francisco and were able to spend the day in Seattle. You are given a Sea Pass that utilizes biometrics for payment onboard and port visits. Research shore excursions in advance for the best deals. We thoroughly enjoyed the sailing.

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    Argosy Cruises - Seattle - 3rd floor viewing deck

    Argosy Cruises - Seattle

    4.2(912 reviews)
    2.7 miWaterfront

    We took the Harbor Cruise as part of our City Pass package, thinking it would be a good use of time…read moreand a fun way to see Seattle from a different perspective. We ended up really enjoying the tour and would highly recommend to visitors. This would especially be a great thing to add to your itinerary if you're only in the city for a short time, as you get to see a lot of landmarks in a short time. You also get to hear about the city's history and key industries. The ride overall is pretty smooth, and my husband, who gets motion sickness, was totally fine. The boat when docked can experience a little more motion, however, so your mileage may vary. We also found it easy to get seats with good views, and the guides were easy to hear anywhere on the boat. The crew were friendly and engaging, and Angelo and the other staff were very kind to us when my husband and I mentioned we were celebrating our anniversary.

    We reserved our spots for 4pm via CityPass tickets. People started lining up 20-25 minutes prior to…read moregrab the seats at the top of the deck. The check-in and onboarding process was super easy. The ship promptly left dock at designated time. The top deck had open view. The second level had enclosed area with glass window views. Also both ends were open to guests as well. From start to end, the staff member did an amazing job of narrating many aspects of the views from the deck. A lot of it was about the downtown Seattle buildings, Space Needle, buildings and parks by the shore, the sea ports and many other cool facts along the way. I throughly enjoyed the hour long tour. The weather was also fantastic to take stunning pictures of the downtown, the mountains and the port. They also had a bar in second level where they served alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages, pop corn and some small snacks. Prices were decent for it being a tourist activity. We liked both popcorn and the strawberry lemonade.

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    4.6(125 reviews)
    2.6 miWaterfront

    This is a great way to experience a Seattle sunset. My friends and I decided to do a sunset sail…read moreand was impressed with the overall experience. This sailing was 2 hours long and the stays within Elliott Bay. Sailing Seattle has a fleet of 3 yachts. We were on a their largest vessel, S/V Obsession. This ocean racing yacht was designed by Sparkman & Stephens and was built for training US America's Cup teams. This yacht can accommodate up to 48 passengers and has a total length of 70ft. We boarded from Pier 56 and settled in for the 2 hour narrated journey. Boarding was seamless. The yacht has some non-slip surfaces and grab handles to help with balance and traction. Seats are first come first serve. After a brief safety demonstration on life vests, we set off on our sunset sail. This experience was further enhanced by their BYOB rule. We were allowed to bring our own snacks, wine, and beer. Our sailing path weaved in and out of ferry lanes and we completed some sharp turns, really showcasing the agility of the yacht. We pulled in after sunset providing everyone a beautiful nighttime view of downtown Seattle and waterfront. Service was fantastic. The crew was friendly and efficient. My biggest recommendation when doing the sunset cruise is to layer up (sweater/jacket) or even bring a nice blanket.

    Very friendly crew. Captain Phil willingly shared information about himself and the sailboat…read more We got to see a few dolphins along the way. My only regret was not taking drinks with us. I totally missed reading this when we booked this cruise.

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    5.0(15 reviews)
    2.6 miDowntown

    We were in Seattle for a few days before an Alaskan cruise. We wanted a unique experience so when I…read morefound Enchantress Cruises, we were sold on the idea. Experience has taught me to be cautiously optimistic but Tim and Captain John delivered in a spectacular way. Great tour, incredible food and just a perfect way to spend an afternoon. if I could give more than five stars I would.

    I cannot rave enough about how lovely our time with Enchantress Cruises was! I booked the dinner…read morecruise as a surprise for my husband's birthday. The experience was worth every penny and then some. The luxury, quality, and attention to detail is unmatched. Mark, the owner, was so attentive and a pleasure to work with. He took care of all the details and answered all my questions. The boat was beautiful and spacious for the two of us. We enjoyed the views and conversation with the crew immensely. My husband is a huge Sleepless in Seattle fan and the highlight of the evening was passing the floating house. The food was amazing. Everything was farm to fork fresh and prepared by a chef onboard. I highly recommend the crab cakes and homemade bourbon ice-cream. The pace of the evening was lovely, it didn't feel rushed or lagging. You could tell Mark worked hard to make sure that our experience from the moment we stepped aboard was seamless. He thought of everything, even providing a cozy blanket when the wind became a little chilly towards the end of the night. I cannot recommend Enchantress Cruises enough! Thank you for a lovely and memorable evening!

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    4.0(275 reviews)
    2.9 miWaterfront

    It's easy to get here and priced well…read more We walked over form thw hotel to the ferry to go to Bainbridge. Their is no tap for payment, make sure you have your physical card with you. You can drive onto the ferry or walk on. Their is plenty of space, nice views and seating. You can sit inside or outside. Its a short distance and the price includes round-trip. The times posted are pretty spot on.

    What to do on a late Sunday afternoon- spontaneous plans, I love it when my phone tracks my…read morelocation, saw a reel on Bainbridge Island and here we are hopping the ferry over! hehe . We scored street parking nearby and was free on a Sunday, next visit I plan to send the car over too, to Bainbridge Island. The Seattle Island Ferry provides ferry service between Seattle and Bainbridge island. The Washington State Ferries operate this route, with departures from Pier 52. The ferry ride/trip takes about 35 mins over to Bainbridge, departures starts at 5:30am and runs frequently throughout the day. Purchasing tickets, ($11.05 ) and boarding was quick and smooth. We sure enjoyed our round trip Ferry Ride, and loved the stunning, scenic views across Puget Sound, got a nice glimpse of Mt. Rainier, and even saw some wildlife sightings. truly amazing experience. The only junk part is not having enough time, I recommend starting out first thing in the morning so you have more time to explore Bainbridge Island. I want to go back on the ferry again, "the tomorrow is never promise, enjoying life moments," so grateful. Thank you to my phone for tracking me!

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