Golden Princess cabin question

[cruising3times]

We are platinum members on Carnival but we want to go on Princess on the inside passage to Alaska next August. There will be three of us in a cabin, our adult son wants to go too. So I am thinking about booking a mini suite because it has a sofa bed. I just read about the window suites which do not have balconies but seem to have other perks. Which cabin do you think would be a better choice for an Alaskan cruise? Thanks for your help.

[Princess Patches]

Well, it is a tough decision. There are a lot of perks with the window suite, but no balcony to enjoy. I would choose a mini suite over a window suite, because I love having a balcony. I am sure that many posters will vote for the window suites. It is just a personal preference, you cannot go wrong with decisions like these to make!

[shredie]

You will appreciate a balcony in Alaska when seeing all the wildlife and scenery.

[CruisingJs]

I have to agree that we were really glad to have a balcony in Alaska. The mini suite would probably be best. We always book mini suites because we live the extra room. It's the smallest room I would consider for three people.

 

However, there's a lot to be said for suite amenities. We've booked a window suite for our next cruise to Hawaii because of that. Still, for Alaska, I vote for a balcony.

[Bucky3]

I vote for a mini suite with balcony, but one of the covered ones of which there are very few. I believe they are starboard and port on Emerald Deck in the aft section of the ship. Because of the very good chance of rain in Alaska I would prefer the completely covered balcony on that itinerary. The mini suites on Dolphin Deck have totally uncovered balconies, so in that case perhaps a window suite with its perks would be better. If the weather is wonderful, then you still have all the open decks to enjoy. Have a wonderful cruise.

[Umbarger]

We went to Alaska this Summer. It was cold and it rained everyday. We were able to use our balcony only a few times because of the weather. So an open balcony is going to be of no use. You will need to get one of the few covered balcony mini suites.

[cruising3times]

Thank you so much for the replies. I appreciate the help.

[JanetAlice]

You are going in August so you would have a better chance for good weather. The Window Suite has an attractive price but I wouldn't give up my Alaska balcony even in bad weather. That's what gloves and hats are for. If you are taking the August 4th cruise join all roll call.