Should I accept May 2021 Alaska Cruisetour moved by Princess for me to May 2022?

[M&M cruiseaholics]

Princess has taken my May 2021 Cruisetour and moved it to May 2022 securing the price I paid and identical cabin location.  Ship was changed from the Grand to the Sapphire which is an upgrade.  However, the cruise switched out Glacier Bay for Hubbard Glacier.  I have only been on 1 Alaska cruise before, and that did go to Hubbard Glacier.  My main desire for this second Alaska cruise was Glacier Bay, plus of course, the land portion.  What are the pros and cons of accepting the new itinerary without Glacier Bay?

 

Thanks for your responses.

[Lady Arwen]

32 minutes ago, M&M cruiseaholics said:

Princess has taken my May 2021 Cruisetour and moved it to May 2022 securing the price I paid and identical cabin location.  Ship was changed from the Grand to the Sapphire which is an upgrade.  However, the cruise switched out Glacier Bay for Hubbard Glacier.  I have only been on 1 Alaska cruise before, and that did go to Hubbard Glacier.  My main desire for this second Alaska cruise was Glacier Bay, plus of course, the land portion.  What are the pros and cons of accepting the new itinerary without Glacier Bay?

 

Thanks for your responses.

Glacier Bay is outstanding, for sure.  However, if you’re good with a substitution at the same price, cabin and perks, then I would accept their offer.  If you have your heart set on Glacier Bay, then rebook your cruise at prevailing rates that includes it.  Only you can determine if the additional cost is worth it for one port.  Sapphire Princess is a terrific ship and I’m sure your cruise would still be just as awesome.

[voljeep]

Contact Princess or your TA and see "if" you can move to a similar cruise/tour that includes Glacier Bay and still retain price/perks - well worth a call and a few hours time

[bassmk]

100% you should take it. I highly doubt May 2021 Alaska will sail. Their rebooking deals are pretty generous.

[gerig]

5 hours ago, M&M cruiseaholics said:

Princess has taken my May 2021 Cruisetour and moved it to May 2022 securing the price I paid and identical cabin location.  Ship was changed from the Grand to the Sapphire which is an upgrade.  However, the cruise switched out Glacier Bay for Hubbard Glacier.  I have only been on 1 Alaska cruise before, and that did go to Hubbard Glacier.  My main desire for this second Alaska cruise was Glacier Bay, plus of course, the land portion.  What are the pros and cons of accepting the new itinerary without Glacier Bay?

 

Thanks for your responses.

i looked and the May cruise on Sapphire goes to both Hubbard and Glacier.  I was concerned because I have Sept 2022 cruise on the Sapphire and wanted to make sure they didn't change it.

[M&M cruiseaholics]

The Grand and the Majestic are cruising to Glacier Bay the same week and it appears that the Sapphire itinerary was changed.  The land potion of the other 2 ships is different is very different.

[Sillyjilly]

I love Hubbard Glacier much more than Glacier Bay.

Only you can decide what's best for you, but I'd do Hubbard Glacier again in a heartbeat.

[caribill]

Once your 2022 cruise is set up by Princess, they will allow you to move it a week before or after the date they picked. If the cruisetour you want is offered on those alternate dates, you can then have Princess switch you to it.

 

Is this the first time you will have a cruisetour to Alaska? If so, the land part may make the booking worth keeping even if the ship does not make go to Glacier Bay.

[Coral]

10 hours ago, Sillyjilly said:

I love Hubbard Glacier much more than Glacier Bay.

Only you can decide what's best for you, but I'd do Hubbard Glacier again in a heartbeat.

Hubbard Glacier can be iced out in May. Glacier Bay doesn't have problems.

 

I would be hesitant to do a land tour that hits Denali before June.

Edited March 11, 2021 by Coral

[Tak8]

Considering what some are indicating as huge price increases for cabins, I would keep it.  Of course, I'm really longing for a vacation.