Help me pick a cruise line?
My husband’s parents, sister and a friend would like to try cruising to Alaska next year or 2028.
Background
My husband and I cruise frequently and live in Seattle. We have been sailing on Virgin the past 4 years but have previously sailed on RCL and NCL.
Sister- took a carnival cruise pre pandemic and hated every second of it. She had vowed to never cruise again but is willing to try one more time if the family goes. Would be bringing our lifelong friend who has also only cruised once but like 20 years ago.
In laws- have never cruised, my MIL is terrified of deep water and of being motion sick. She actually requested this as our next trip and I was totally shocked. I actually think they will love it as they are very lazy in the mornings and hate to be rushed. They want to slowly explore, eat at odd hours and be close to bed.
I don’t believe my in-laws would like VV. I think it might be “too much” for them. Us “kids” are 37/38 and my in-laws are mid 60’s. It can’t be too much of an older crowd or I’ll be bored and so will my SIL and friend. Good food is a must and a drink package would be appreciated but not necessary. Ports don’t matter as much because we have been a few times and it would be all new for the rest of the party. Seattle embarkation would be easiest since we are here and everyone could fly in but would also consider Vancouver. Ideas? Im not trying to sell anyone on cruising forever but I do want my SIL to have a better time than on Carnival and I want my in-laws to have a positive experience. Price wise I’m thinking a couple thousand per person for a 7 day? Any advice would be appreciated. This is stressing me out.