kmm44 Posted October 27, 2018 #1 Share Posted October 27, 2018 Hello we are looking st our first cruise to Alaska in July with 3 kids (14, 12 and 8). I was looking at Royal Car. Radiance of the Sea from Vancouver to Seward or the Royal Princess from Whittier to Vancouver. Any recommendations? The Princess has Glacier Bay where as NCL has Hubbard. Appreciate the advise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heidi13 Posted October 27, 2018 #2 Share Posted October 27, 2018 The renowned expert in Alaska are Princess & HAL. Having been to Glacier Bay 20+ times, I consider it a must see for an Alaska cruise. Have also never missed getting into Glacier Bay, or getting to the glaciers. With Hubbard, only been 3 or 4 times, but have missed 1 visit due to ice. Cruised & worked for Princess for over 35 year, but no longer cruise with them. Regardless, I would still recommend Princess, as being the better option, since in Alaska, the scenery is the focus and not the ship/cruise line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyIL Posted October 28, 2018 #3 Share Posted October 28, 2018 (edited) Just an FYI: "NCL" is Norwegian Cruise Line, whereas Royal Caribbean is "RCI." I think itinerary is most important when choosing an Alaskan cruise, and my personal preference is for smaller ships. If Glacier viewing is a priority, then choose a Princess southbound cruise going to Glacier Bay and Hubbard Glacier. Princess's northbound cruises go to Glacier Bay and College Fjord. Edited October 28, 2018 by NancyIL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmm44 Posted October 28, 2018 Author #4 Share Posted October 28, 2018 I tried to edit but couldn’t figure out - it should say RCI Radiance of the Seas - it is the Royal Carribean one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegoaliegirl Posted October 28, 2018 #5 Share Posted October 28, 2018 My vote is for the Royal Princess. It is actually what I have booked for next summer, Southbound from Whittier to Vancouver, as it goes to Glacier Bay and Hubbard Glacier. None of the rooms on Princess will hold a family of 5 but there are plenty of connecting staterooms to be found. My oldest is 7 and LOVED the kids club this summer on Princess. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyIL Posted October 28, 2018 #6 Share Posted October 28, 2018 3 hours ago, kmm44 said: I tried to edit but couldn’t figure out - it should say RCI Radiance of the Seas - it is the Royal Carribean one I'm not sure about the new boards - but you used to have only 20 minutes to edit your post. When you are within the 20-minute time period - there will be an "edit" button at the bottom of your post. I tend to edit my posts a lot, and my previous post was no exception! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSLeesburg Posted November 6, 2018 #7 Share Posted November 6, 2018 We sailed on RCI Radiance this past summer - southbound with three day land tour up front, and it was easily the best cruise we have ever been on. But honestly, not sure you can go wrong with any ship as Alaska is the main attraction. My advice is go with cheapest cruise that gives you best itinerary, and then spend your savings on excursions! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Coral Posted November 7, 2018 #8 Share Posted November 7, 2018 (edited) I wasn't thrilled with my Radiance cruise compare to my Princess cruises in Alaska. Though - the Royal Princess would not be my Princess choice for ships. It doesn't have much outdoor viewing areas. I would look at Coral Princess. Edited November 7, 2018 by Coral Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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