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Thank you all. Lot of options with HAL and princess. North bound Sapphire princess is another option that l am considering..

How is HAL's Nieuw Amsterdam for Alaska? Is it recommended as well?

Thank you all for the recommendation. NCL website shows that minimum 6 to 8 hours in each port (Ketchikan, Juneau and Skagway) and spend each day in Hubbard and GB. I didn't know they dock at different location in Ketchikan; also there is difference in GB "showing" between NCL and HAL/PRINCESS.

I am planning to book 7 days inside passage cruise for the month of May or June. Based on my budget ($1500; no drink package) I have down selected these two cruise lines. Both have similar itinerary, port of call. Both itinerary include glacier bay and hubbard glacier. 1. NCL Jewel - North bound (Vancouver to Seward) - May 13 to 20 - Inside cabin (I can pick the cabin) 2. HAL Noordam - Southbound (Whittier to Vancouver) - June 2 to 9 - Outside-obstructed view cabin (guaranteed - Cruise pick the cabin in last minute) We are couple in early 50s. Please suggest the right one to pick. Thanks

Getting my feet wet on planning the 25th anniversary cruise (I am 53 and my wife 51). Thinking of booking 7 day one way (north or southbound) inside passage cruise (interior room in HAL or Princess) in May 2024. We are planning fly into (or out of) ANC from San Diego. Though it is late, I am trying to consolidate the itinerary, cruise, and excursions and estimated cost. I am thinking of doing 3 to 5 days land tour pre or post cruise. I can rent a car with discounted rate (employee benefit). I can use cruise arranged combined land tour as well. The cruise land tour primarily focus on Denali; not much option for Seward or Kenai area. Our interests are mountains, wildlife viewing, glacier. Should we just focus of Seward/Whittier area or Denali area. Appreciate any suggestion or itinerary. TIA