Time4Vaca

Look into a car rental. One of the videos I watched suggested Turo (privately owned cars) then you can drive to the glacier with your group. With 11 people you may need 2 vehicles but would give you a lot more flexibility.

We decided on Bliss and booked the Thermal Suite. We have been on the Encore (Caribbean) so decided on a different boat. Plus cruised Glacier bay years ago. We will drive to Seattle Friday so no flights to deal.

We were just comparing the 2 choices but for this May 2024. Really similar ships and pricing. Our factors were itinerary, Saturday vs Sunday and the Main Entertainment. Encore- 1 sea day, 4 port days and 1 day glacier bay for cruising. Visits Juneau (afternoon/evening), Skagway (full day), Ketchikan (morning) and Victoria (night) Sunday to Sunday cruise (consider transportation to/from cruise, which is easier for you) Entertainment- Choir of Man Bliss- 1 sea day, 5 port days with 1/2 day Endicott Arm & Dawes Glacier Visits Sitka (day), Juneau (morning), Icy Strait Point (morning/early afternoon), Ketchikan (morning) and Victoria (night) Saturday to Saturday cruise (consider transportation to/from cruise, which is easier for you) Entertainment-Jersey Boys