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Sorry you had such a bad first experience with cruising. While you raise some real concerns, many of the things you said in your review are common on cruises and really pretty minor. (No choclolate ice cream) The first thing to learn is that shore excursions are money makers to cruise lines. I just got back from the Radiance and also took the Mendenhall Galcier/ Salmon bake tour. It was over $60. Yes I saw the same signs for $5 to Mendenhall. But that gives you a mere 15 minutes at the glacier and without a stop at the hatchery. One thing I suggest is start taking one of the larger cruise lines like RCL or Princess. I have taken 30 cruises. I have not gone on NCL and never will. Yes they are cheaper, but I have seen too many bad reviews lately. I know you NCL fans, some cruises are great. But too often the sweet taste of a bargain turns sour.

[QUOTE="Frank Black, post: 939108"] Sorry you had such a bad first experience with cruising. While you raise some real concerns, many of the things you said in your review are common on cruises and really pretty minor. (No choclolate ice cream) The first thing to learn is that shore excursions are money makers to cruise lines. I just got back from the Radiance and also took the Mendenhall Galcier/ Salmon bake tour. It was over $60. Yes I saw the same signs for $5 to Mendenhall. But that gives you a mere 15 minutes at the glacier and without a stop at the hatchery. One thing I suggest is start taking one of the larger cruise lines like RCL or Princess. I have taken 30 cruises. I have not gone on NCL and never will. Yes they are cheaper, but I have seen too many bad reviews lately. I know you NCL fans, some cruises are great. But too often the sweet taste of a bargain turns sour. [/QUOTE]

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