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We could certainly ask. It's definitely possible to do it in separate bookings each way, but given the relatively steep discount on the 14-day I doubt it would be worth it. But I will ask!

If the oceanview is unobstructed and marginally more we would consider it, but I think the biggest difference maker would be the balcony, and that’s just too far out of reach budget-wise right now.

Thanks for the lengthy reply! I think you hit all the points. As a person that LOVES his sleep I’m not sure if the inside room is more of a blessing or a curse, as I am definitely going to sleep in more than I should! We are definitely leaning more heavily towards the Sapphire now. Sitka and ISP will have to wait for another time! Now to decide on the excursions… any recommendations ?! 😆

Interesting take. Appreciate the thoughtful response! I did think about doing something like that but ultimately decided against anything land-based since my mom and m-i-l are coming with us and neither are the most mobile/adventurous and we will also be with our 5yo son who can’t do long hikes. I do like the idea of going to a less commercialized place. Damn until now most people I’ve talked with have been saying the 2wk cruise is better because of Glacier Bar and Sapphire has the indoor pool. More to think about! 😂

Thanks! Is the itinerary that much better? Or does it have to do with the ship?

Hi everyone! First time posting here and would REALLY appreciate helping us to decide which cruise to take. Our options are: 1. Crown Princess >> 11 nights, with BALCONY (back right corner of the ship, aft-starboard side), does not include Glacier Bay, includes Hubbard. 2. Sapphire Princess > 14 nights, INTERIOR room, includes Glacier Bay and Hubbard I definitely prefer the itinerary on this one, but it is just WAY too expensive with the balcony and there are no unobstructed ocean views left. I've posted screenshots of the full itineraries below. I have done lots of reading already and I know that people say select Alaska by the itinerary, and I understand that there is merit to that statement, but I think it's more important to select by the EXPERIENCE you want to get out of it, and that's where I'm having difficulty since we haven't cruised before really (well I have ages ago, my wife and son (5yo) have not) and haven't been to Alaska. So it comes down to: Worse itinerary but the experience of being able to wake up and enjoy coffee/breakfast on your private balcony while enjoying the scenery, vs a better itinerary but spending as little time in our room as possible. Thank you! Option 1: Crown Princess (Balcony aft-starboard) Option 2: Sapphire Princess (Interior room)