jormot Posted May 11, 2014 #1 Share Posted May 11, 2014 Any recommendations on which ship is better for Alaska? Same itinerary two weeks apart. Thoughts or suggestions would be great! Thanks!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdngrl Posted May 11, 2014 #2 Share Posted May 11, 2014 I love both. the grand no longer has skywalkers if you like to spend time up there looking out all of the windows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pusywillow Posted May 11, 2014 #3 Share Posted May 11, 2014 The Grand has Alfredo's, but the Star doesn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Coral Posted May 11, 2014 #4 Share Posted May 11, 2014 I would choose the Star - it still has Skywalkers .Great viewing area. Last I knew the Grand Princess doesn't have rubber mats on the balconies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D'Shadow Posted May 11, 2014 #5 Share Posted May 11, 2014 I would choose the Star - it still has Skywalkers .Great viewing area. Last I knew the Grand Princess doesn't have rubber mats on the balconies. Our mini-suite had rubber mats on the balcony in March. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Coral Posted May 11, 2014 #6 Share Posted May 11, 2014 Our mini-suite had rubber mats on the balcony in March. That is great to know as the ship went a long time with out them. I would still choose the Star. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam in CA Posted May 11, 2014 #7 Share Posted May 11, 2014 Star. I've been on both and much prefer the Star plus it has Skywalkers which the Grand doesn't. This is a great lounge with 180-degree views plus you can step outside for photo taking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted May 11, 2014 #8 Share Posted May 11, 2014 Star. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro Flyer Posted May 11, 2014 #9 Share Posted May 11, 2014 (edited) Star because of Skywalker's...although to me the cost is a bigger consideration than which Princess ship since both of them are doing the same itinerary. Edited May 11, 2014 by Astro Flyer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdngrl Posted May 11, 2014 #10 Share Posted May 11, 2014 Star because of Skywalker's...although to me the cost is a bigger consideration than which Princess ship since both of them are doing the same itinerary. good point. I'd go with the better deal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare trbarton Posted May 12, 2014 #11 Share Posted May 12, 2014 Blue Matts...YES The Grand was in dry dock prior to our December Holiday Cruise to Hawaii and all outside balconies had the blue matts added. Tom:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gcvt Posted May 12, 2014 #12 Share Posted May 12, 2014 We've been on both Star and Grand within the past year and a half. If we had the choice, we'd probably also choose Star for the reasons mentioned above. Then again, we'd sail on Grand again in a heartbeat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dotty52 Posted May 12, 2014 #13 Share Posted May 12, 2014 We have sailed on both ,would cruise on either of them but prefered the Star Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caribsun Posted May 12, 2014 #14 Share Posted May 12, 2014 I chose the Golden because it sails to Glacier Bay plus airfare to Seattle was way cheaper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DougH Posted May 12, 2014 #15 Share Posted May 12, 2014 I'd pick the Grand for the pizzeria :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northender Posted May 12, 2014 #16 Share Posted May 12, 2014 The Grand was our first Princess ship. We also sailed on the Star and will do her again next April. As others mentioned, cost would play a factor in my decision if it is the same itin.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susie51 Posted May 12, 2014 #17 Share Posted May 12, 2014 (edited) The Star's home port is San Francisco now. Can I pick up friends at the terminal on Friday, May 23? Or should I use the parking garage across the street and wait for a call? How much is parking? If I'm remembering correctly, the pick up area was easily accessible in Seattle. Edited May 12, 2014 by Susie51 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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