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26 minutes ago, Coral said:

 

Alaska is entirely different than the Caribbean, IMO - Better! Beside looking at reports, I would also check out the book Alaska by Cruiseship by Anne Vipond. Alaska is more about what happens outside of the ship and not what goes on on the ship.

 

I personally like Princess one ways due to their times in port and 2 glacier days. RCCL was my least favorite as they had no enrichment programs on board (Princes has a ton). 

Thank you, I agree about it being about the outside and not the inside. I can find lots about what to see and do in Alaska but since we will be on the boat as well, what you mention about RCCL lacking enrichment programs on board is the kind of info I am looking for so I appreciate it.

10 hours ago, CruiserBruce said:

There is no one cruise line that is "best" for everyone. You can do all the things you describe on the cruise lines you mention, and many you don't mention. Better to focus on itinerary and time in ports. Make sure you get at least one "Glacier Day" (like Glacier Bay) and possibly two (adding in something like Hubbard Glacier, College Fjord or Tracy Arm). 

 

Have you done any reading down the board? 

I have been reading down the board (lots to read through) and am considering itinerary as well. I have seen some mention they found HA to be for an "older" age group while others weighed in on RCCL and NCCL not being too different from each other. 

We are planning a trip to Alaska for next summer. We usually do RCCL in the Caribbean but were wondering which line is the best for Alaska? We are mid-40s, like to have drinks, play trivia, visit the casino and will have no kids going with us. Seeing Alaska is the goal but we want to enjoy our time on the ship too.