Alaska cruise

[tcudarling93]

Looking to book an Alaskan cruise - Seattle round trip.  We are trying to decide between Royal Princess and Holland America Eurodam.  Both visit Glacier Bay.

Thoughts on which one would be better?  A group in their 50’s - no kids.

[Bostonjetset]

Both Princess and HAL are considered leaders in Alaska cruising so you can’t really go wrong with either. Royal Princess is considerably larger than Eurodam and as such I would give the edge to Eurodam. Smaller ships are a plus in Alaska. Also, HAL ships have a full promenade deck so more sheltered outdoor space. Royal Princess lacks this. 
 

Demographics onboard should be similar. Food is similar between the two lines. Princess has a slight edge in evening entertainment but that’s not usually a priority on an Alaska cruise. 

[oaktreerb]

Eurodam is best for Alaska.  Great viewing areas and probably fewer kids.  

[GTJ]

Holland America Line and Princess Cruises are both owned by the same company (i.e., Carnival Corporation & plc). Some differences between the two brands, but much is the same, and neither line will say that they are "better" than the other.