r/alaskacruiseplanning

Looking to do a land/cruise tour, starting land first. So it would be a southbound one way. Hoping to do a verandah cabin. I've read the lower decks are better but the bars and restaurants are there and I'm worried about noise. Would Deck 4 or 5 be ok?? Any tried and true tips?? Thanks for the insight.

My family is looking into doing a cruise next summer and are trying to decide between Princess and Royal Caribbean. My husband went in Royal Caribbean as a kid and has fond memories but is open to trying something else. We have 3 kids (ages 3, 5 and 7 at time of sail) and are hoping to see wildlife and see as much as possible. We are going spend a few days in Anchorage at the end no matter what for their marathon. Which cruise has a better family feel (not necessarily high energy) and strong naturalists guiding everyone?

My wife and I are off to Alaska on the Star Princess on April 30, 2027. We am hoping we have a great cruise. We've only been on a few cruises (0ne Regent cruise of The Med, and one AMA cruise of Vietnam/Cambodia) so we are probably not as discerning as many repeat cruisers.

I am alarmed at how often I hear criticism of other cruisers for being inconsiderate, pushy, refusing to wait their turn, and for hogging seating. Also, cruisers who don't cover their coughs.

Is this now routine or the exception? Is Princess guilty of not encouraging or enforcing civility?