We just booked Alaskan cruise on Spirit July1-8th, 2025 with our 12 year old and our oldest son and his wife and toddler will be in another cabin on same cruise! Ive never been to Alaska so Im excited about this cruise. It was suggested to me a balcony is best if you dont want to try to get to the open deck railings before everyone else. We both booked the extended/wraparound balconies in the back.