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I would like to take an Alaska cruise in 2024. I am planning it now because I already have a bunch of things planned for next year. Also, the best cabins get booked within a few days of release date so I feel like I should book something when the booking period opens for 2024.
I want to go to Glacier Bay and there are only a few cruise lines that go. I have finalized it between Princess and Holland America. I am leaning toward Princess because it seems they have a better kids program and they have the direct to Denali option from the port, which can save time. However I am still undecided. I have a few questions for anyone who has taken an Alaska cruise on Princess or Holland America. Even if you did not do an Alaska cruise, some of my questions would apply to the cruise lines in general.
I am wondering about the features that would differentiate the two cruise lines - Princess and Holland America - from each other?
- What is the average size and quality of cabins like? We are debating between 2 connecting cabins vs a suite. If the price ends up being similar, I would probably choose a suite due to the extra benefits that come with that category.
- How is the food? Is it just average or above average?
- How are the ships and ant special features on the ships?
- What is the style, quality and window size in the cabins?
- What is the average range of clientele? Does it skew old?
- Are there many families with kids on board? My Kids would be 12 and 8 in 2024.
- What are the land tours like in the Denali area? (Not asking about the shore excursions as they are probably all alike)
- What is the hotel like that the cruise line uses for Denali area?
- Does Princess’s Direct to Denali program save time or have other benefits? Would this be something that would make you lean toward Princess?
- What is the entertainment like?
- What did you like most about the cruise brand you went on?
- How do these cruise lines compare to Royal Caribbean (RCI)? (I worked for Royal Caribbean in the late 90s so I am familiar with the quality of RCI)
- Anything unique about each brand?
I want to go to Glacier Bay and there are only a few cruise lines that go. I have finalized it between Princess and Holland America. I am leaning toward Princess because it seems they have a better kids program and they have the direct to Denali option from the port, which can save time. However I am still undecided. I have a few questions for anyone who has taken an Alaska cruise on Princess or Holland America. Even if you did not do an Alaska cruise, some of my questions would apply to the cruise lines in general.
I am wondering about the features that would differentiate the two cruise lines - Princess and Holland America - from each other?
- What is the average size and quality of cabins like? We are debating between 2 connecting cabins vs a suite. If the price ends up being similar, I would probably choose a suite due to the extra benefits that come with that category.
- How is the food? Is it just average or above average?
- How are the ships and ant special features on the ships?
- What is the style, quality and window size in the cabins?
- What is the average range of clientele? Does it skew old?
- Are there many families with kids on board? My Kids would be 12 and 8 in 2024.
- What are the land tours like in the Denali area? (Not asking about the shore excursions as they are probably all alike)
- What is the hotel like that the cruise line uses for Denali area?
- Does Princess’s Direct to Denali program save time or have other benefits? Would this be something that would make you lean toward Princess?
- What is the entertainment like?
- What did you like most about the cruise brand you went on?
- How do these cruise lines compare to Royal Caribbean (RCI)? (I worked for Royal Caribbean in the late 90s so I am familiar with the quality of RCI)
- Anything unique about each brand?