We went on Celebrity's Millenium last Sept, and it was our 2nd time to Alaska. We flew into Anchorage from Seattle, took a wonderful train ride down to Seward, spent 3 days there, taking some outstanding tours and boat rides while there, then hopped on the ship. Our ports were Juneau, (trip into Glacier Bay was cancelled due to bad weather), Ketchikan, Skagway, & Icy Straits, disembarking in Vancouver, Canada. Getting to see more of Alaska was high on our list, and I highly recommend the White Pass Train ride in Skagway. Learning more history about Alaska sparked a fire in me, and I immediately read James Michener's book, Alaska, when we got home. We're already talking about taking another trip there again and extending it so we can go inland even more into Alaska. So far Celebrity had been our favorite cruise line. Oh, and the restaurant, La Petite Chef, was AMAZING! It was so different than anything we've ever seen, and if anyone is unfamiliar with it, search on youtube for videos. Now I want to see their other shows.
We are 4 seniors that will be on the Brilliance of the Seas in 3 weeks. We like the smaller ships because it is what is outside we want to see. We are Canadians so sailing out of Vancouver round trip is ideal.
We sailed the Sapphire Princess in June. The staff, ship and scenery were top notch. The food and drinks were good as well. We had the premium drink package. This was an itinerary that requires a balcony. You never know when you will want to view the landscape. What a beautiful landscape and seascape it is. Highly recommend the Alaska cruise on whatever ship you can afford.
Sailed on the Eurodam in 2022 to Alaska. We loved that ship, the crew and our Neptune suite. We did NOT like the short time we were in Victoria. A great city but need more than 4 hours starting at 8pm…. Thanks for sharing
@@dixiefortune3568Excursions by cruiseline should be offered. Third party excursions could be a problem, bc some will have closed business already with my cruise. There will be shops closed, not all. But 🤩jiiepieh🤩 you will get great deals. But the best: Ports will be much less crowded. So, more calmness to enjoy nature. Have fun at your cruise.
We are doing our first Alaska cruise. We don’t care where we leave from. 2 grandparents, 2 50 years olds, 1 20 year old. We heard a smaller ship can get closer to scenery. What would you recommend. Heard glacier bay national park is really awesome. Any cruise line.
@Eatsleepcruise1 I am so sorry I just saw your reply. We dud not see Hubbard bay but did do Glacier Bay. Was a beautiful cruise and the weather was fantastic!
Thanks for sharing this excellent guide, we are blown away by all the choices for Alaska but your video gave us a great insight into which are the best itinerary and ships to choose 👏
We are taking our first Alaskan cruise in June out of Vancouver for 14 days on the Royal Princess that goes to Glacier Bay, (2X) Hubbard, and College Fjord. Also our first Princess cruise so only have youtube videos on what to expect.
Going on Caribbean Princess next May. I just want to fast forward to next year. I don't even care about my ski trips this year. I want to go to Alaska! 🤣😭
You didn't mention the Westerdam and its special 28-Day Alaska Arctic Circle Solstice Itinerary that includes more off-the-beaten-path ports like Valdez, Kodiak, Dutch Harbor, & Nome.
Going on our first cruise to Alaska on HAL next year. Will be driving from No. CA-any recommendations on a hotel in Vancouver where we can stay pre-cruise and leave our car, then return to stay a few more days in Vancouver?
They are at the end. We haven’t sailed much with those brands so tough to recommend something you haven’t experienced. Do you typically sail with them?
We would recommend a cruise that goes to glacier bay. NCL Encore if you want more amenities. Or perhaps HAL Koningsdam. If you need help planning let us know.
@@Eatsleepcruise1thank you! Seriously considering NCL Encore as our 15 yr old so will be with us. HAL may be too dull for him…we usually sail on RCL mega ships (Caribbean).
Hi, your video is great! One of the best! Me and my husband we will do alaska in summer on celebrity edge..i hope we have done a good choise...because it was so hard the choise...i regreat not choise princess. Because glaciar bay is so beautiful...well ..thank you so much for the great video. If i watch before...
Celebrity Edge is a great ship. You’ll have a great time. Glacier Bay is one of our favorites, but we didn’t visit until our 3rd trip. So you’ll have to go back. Have you sailed with Celebrity before?
Don't understand the pick of the Edge. It has no forward facing lounge. I cruised Alaska and that forward facing lounge was very well utilized. The Edge class are not great cold weather ships.
Although the Edge class ships lack a forward-facing lounge, the other features might appeal more to some guests. What is your pick for the best ship in Alaska?
@@Eatsleepcruise1 HAL ships. They have a pool area with a closeable roof along with the Crows Nest. Edge has the solarium pool but Solstice has that plus the Sky lounge.
We have a family member who lives in Alaska. Are there cruise packages which offer guests the option to disembark in one location, and re-embark the ship at another port of call already scheduled on the itinerary?
My partner and I have a last minute chance to get away in September. If we can get a last minute booking to Alaska, how is the weather and wildlife at that time?
Getting ready to head to Alaska on Hurtigruten. I'm really surprised I find little to no information about this line in any reviews. Any plans to try them out in the future?
Hi don, I am pretty impressed by your detailed video...i am from India..I have a valid USA visa..but while on cruise to canada do we require to get a visa prior to departure or is it available on arrival at ports...kindly share info
Will a travel agent be able to find me a better price on a cruise and flight from east coast, or is it better to just book online with celebrity? Can anyone recommend an agent if that’s the best way to go?
There are plenty of affordable options. We recommend you look at Holland America Line. They have some great Alaska cruises at reasonable prices. Are you looking for 2025?
We are sailing to Alaska soon on NCL and want to do the white pass train in Skagway. However we are a bit confused with all the different options for the train with so many different excursion times. Does anyone have advice on the best white pass train excursion?
We did the round trip on the train last year and seems like 2 hours long. Left around 2 hours after we arrived in Port. If I'm not mistaken we had to take the tender in that Port. We were on the royal princess princess. princess.
We took the White Pass train last year off of Celebrity. We chose the 4 hr by train 1 way and bused back. It's a lovely relaxing ride as you slowly go up the mountains and passes, and learn the history of the gold miners who came there, many not surviving. We crossed into Canada and disembarked shortly after for the trip back. It made a lasting impression on is.
I absolutely agree with eatsleepcruise on this. We took a middle distance train/bus tour to Frasier Canada last year (need a passport) that was a bus trip one way and train trip the other way. We got to experience the train ride, which was amazing, and also got to stop at several locations along the highway for pictures and to experience the waterfalls. Plus it was a bit cheaper than the train both ways. Our bus tour guide was great and had all kinds of info on Alaska. Hope you enjoy your cruise to Alaska! We are going again in a week! 😂
@@aliceransone3464 I flew there, and then proceeded to place 1,728 miles on our Hertz rental car, over the two-week trip: Every mile was an absolute delight, and I despise road trips. What could you possibly find disappointing about your Alaskan cruise? Which cruise line was inferior, and I hope you advised them about your problems...
Alaska is best in a ship that has good spaces for cold weather or rainy weather. That Celebrity ship isn't great for Alaska. A Solstice or Millennium class (older) is a better choice IMO.
Went on Discovery last year to Alaska. Weather was amazing, shorts, T-shirt’s, bikinis. I’ve cruised Alaska six times. This was my all time favorite.
Good to know. What was the itinerary?
@@Eatsleepcruise1 Juneau, Skagway, Victoria, and Ketchikan.
What month did you go?
@@raymondcastillo9720 July
@@raymondcastillo9720 July 2023.
We went on Celebrity's Millenium last Sept, and it was our 2nd time to Alaska. We flew into Anchorage from Seattle, took a wonderful train ride down to Seward, spent 3 days there, taking some outstanding tours and boat rides while there, then hopped on the ship. Our ports were Juneau, (trip into Glacier Bay was cancelled due to bad weather), Ketchikan, Skagway, & Icy Straits, disembarking in Vancouver, Canada. Getting to see more of Alaska was high on our list, and I highly recommend the White Pass Train ride in Skagway. Learning more history about Alaska sparked a fire in me, and I immediately read James Michener's book, Alaska, when we got home. We're already talking about taking another trip there again and extending it so we can go inland even more into Alaska. So far Celebrity had been our favorite cruise line. Oh, and the restaurant, La Petite Chef, was AMAZING! It was so different than anything we've ever seen, and if anyone is unfamiliar with it, search on youtube for videos. Now I want to see their other shows.
Sailed on NCL Encore out of Seattle in June 23. It was simply amazing. The trip of a lifetime!
So did we! LOL
What did you enjoy about the cruise please? What type of cabin? Thanks!
We are 4 seniors that will be on the Brilliance of the Seas in 3 weeks. We like the smaller ships because it is what is outside we want to see. We are Canadians so sailing out of Vancouver round trip is ideal.
We sailed the Sapphire Princess in June. The staff, ship and scenery were top notch. The food and drinks were good as well. We had the premium drink package. This was an itinerary that requires a balcony. You never know when you will want to view the landscape. What a beautiful landscape and seascape it is. Highly recommend the Alaska cruise on whatever ship you can afford.
Thanks for the review. When is the next cruise?
@@Eatsleepcruise1 Mediterranean with Viking in October.
I took a shot every time you said Ketchikan and now I’m dead.
So, I guess that Alaska cruise won't be happening. Ketchikan.
Disney does not do fireworks for Alaska and most Northern European sailings due to restrictions.
Which ship and itinerary would you recommend for a first time couple going to Alaska from Seattle in 2025?
Sailed on the Eurodam in 2022 to Alaska. We loved that ship, the crew and our Neptune suite. We did NOT like the short time we were in Victoria. A great city but need more than 4 hours starting at 8pm…. Thanks for sharing
I was on her last May to Alaska and will be on RC Quantum of Seas on 5-20. Will compare later.
Norwegian Jewel does also 9 day cruises from/to Seattle in 2024. I will be cruising with her in October 2024. So excited - I can't wait. 🚢
Me too! Can’t wait!
@@erinlancaster1266 👍👍Maybe we meet - I will often be found in Thermal Spa Suite (whole cruise pass) and/or at meetings of solo travellers.
I am going the next week on 19 October 2024. Excited but worried that a lot of stores and excursions will be closed.😢
@@dixiefortune3568Excursions by cruiseline should be offered. Third party excursions could be a problem, bc some will have closed business already with my cruise. There will be shops closed, not all. But 🤩jiiepieh🤩 you will get great deals. But the best: Ports will be much less crowded. So, more calmness to enjoy nature. Have fun at your cruise.
We are doing our first Alaska cruise. We don’t care where we leave from. 2 grandparents, 2 50 years olds, 1 20 year old. We heard a smaller ship can get closer to scenery. What would you recommend. Heard glacier bay national park is really awesome. Any cruise line.
This is my bucket list trip. Hope to go next summer.❤❤❤❤❤
Doing the Princess Discovery ship in June sailing out of Seattle. 1st Alaska cruise!!
Have a great cruise. Is that the itinerary that visits both glacier bay and Hubbard glacier?
You’re going to love it. Beautiful ship, beautiful scenery. Enjoy!!!
I did the June 8 Cruise on Discovery and it was nice. We talked about maybe going later in the season next time to hopefully see more wildlife.
@Eatsleepcruise1 I am so sorry I just saw your reply. We dud not see Hubbard bay but did do Glacier Bay. Was a beautiful cruise and the weather was fantastic!
@dipi4603 thank you so much. We loved it!!
Thanks for sharing this excellent guide, we are blown away by all the choices for Alaska but your video gave us a great insight into which are the best itinerary and ships to choose 👏
We are taking our first Alaskan cruise in June out of Vancouver for 14 days on the Royal Princess that goes to Glacier Bay, (2X) Hubbard, and College Fjord. Also our first Princess cruise so only have youtube videos on what to expect.
Majestic Princess is a fantastic boat. Customer service, however, is a foreign concept. Policies are amorphous.
Do you recommend Port or Starboard balconies for Princess Cruises inside passage r/t Seattle voyages?
I will be doing a 14 night north/south out of Vancouver on Royal Princess in August. I can’t wait!
Have a great trip. We did southbound on Majestic Princess last year. You visiting Hubbard Glacier and Glacier Bay?
Yes and glacier bay twice!
NCL Encore out of Seattle in 2022. Loved the itinerary and service.❤❤
NCL Encore is a great ship!
I’m sailing celebrity edge this August from Seattle.
Have a great time. The ship is one of our favorites. Have you sailed with Celebrity before?
@@Eatsleepcruise1 yes. This past March on the Celebrity Ascent.
Going on the Majestic Princess May 19.
Have a great trip. Which itinerary?
Going on Caribbean Princess next May. I just want to fast forward to next year. I don't even care about my ski trips this year. I want to go to Alaska! 🤣😭
Hello, do you still have the Gemini tall speaker your standing in front of the the red trim
Great video. Doing the NCL Bliss the first week of June (2 1/2 weeks ) CANNOT WAIT!!!!
Have fun!we sailed on her on 2018. What itinerary?
I work at the port of Vancouver. Maybe see you around. The fees here are ridiculous overpriced
You didn't mention the Westerdam and its special 28-Day Alaska Arctic Circle Solstice Itinerary that includes more off-the-beaten-path ports like Valdez, Kodiak, Dutch Harbor, & Nome.
That is a great cruise. But most individuals aren’t able to take that amount of time off. Are you going ?
Going on our first cruise to Alaska on HAL next year. Will be driving from No. CA-any recommendations on a hotel in Vancouver where we can stay pre-cruise and leave our car, then return to stay a few more days in Vancouver?
Great video. I'm surprised not to see Seabourn, Regent, or Silversea on the list.
They are at the end. We haven’t sailed much with those brands so tough to recommend something you haven’t experienced. Do you typically sail with them?
Best Alaskan cruise from Seattle or Vancouver (RT) for first timers please? Planning to go next May or June. Thanks!
We would recommend a cruise that goes to glacier bay. NCL Encore if you want more amenities. Or perhaps HAL Koningsdam. If you need help planning let us know.
@@Eatsleepcruise1thank you! Seriously considering NCL Encore as our 15 yr old so will be with us. HAL may be too dull for him…we usually sail on RCL mega ships (Caribbean).
Any small ship cruises? Lindblad, UnCruise, Alaska Dream?
Hi, your video is great! One of the best! Me and my husband we will do alaska in summer on celebrity edge..i hope we have done a good choise...because it was so hard the choise...i regreat not choise princess. Because glaciar bay is so beautiful...well ..thank you so much for the great video. If i watch before...
Celebrity Edge is a great ship. You’ll have a great time. Glacier Bay is one of our favorites, but we didn’t visit until our 3rd trip. So you’ll have to go back. Have you sailed with Celebrity before?
No, its the first time.. @@Eatsleepcruise1
We are doing the Celebrity Summit land and cruise tour in August. We are so excited!
Have a great trip. We have yet to do a land tour. Where are you staying?
Don't understand the pick of the Edge. It has no forward facing lounge. I cruised Alaska and that forward facing lounge was very well utilized. The Edge class are not great cold weather ships.
Although the Edge class ships lack a forward-facing lounge, the other features might appeal more to some guests. What is your pick for the best ship in Alaska?
@@Eatsleepcruise1 HAL ships. They have a pool area with a closeable roof along with the Crows Nest. Edge has the solarium pool but Solstice has that plus the Sky lounge.
Leaving soon on the NCL sun
Which itinerary?
We have a family member who lives in Alaska. Are there cruise packages which offer guests the option to disembark in one location, and re-embark the ship at another port of call already scheduled on the itinerary?
Great question. We are not aware of any packages. Where does your family member live?
In Talkeetna @@Eatsleepcruise1
In Talkeetna @@Eatsleepcruise1
My partner and I have a last minute chance to get away in September. If we can get a last minute booking to Alaska, how is the weather and wildlife at that time?
Best value if you have a limited bugdet?
Getting ready to head to Alaska on Hurtigruten. I'm really surprised I find little to no information about this line in any reviews. Any plans to try them out in the future?
We are just getting into expedition cruising and they are on our list. What is the cruise itinerary?
Going on first cruise tour on the Grand Princess to Alaska.
Great video.
Wonderland cinéma is on the « wish » ship and not in Alaska.
I’m leaving on the Grand Princess on Tuesday. Hopefully the weather will be good.
Have fun!
@@Eatsleepcruise1thanks!
Hi don, I am pretty impressed by your detailed video...i am from India..I have a valid USA visa..but while on cruise to canada do we require to get a visa prior to departure or is it available on arrival at ports...kindly share info
Taking Celebrity Edge to Alaska on the 4th of July.
Hi your Crises info outstanding based on your experience what it the best dec to travel on Discovery Princess ship thanks Michael
Not sure we understand your question. When is the best time to travel on Discovery Princess?
We are doing Cunard Queen Elizabeth this summer. Have you been on that one?
Nice video
Hello! Do I need passport for an Alaska Cruise? I’m Green Card holder. Thanks
Fingers crossed I get to see the northern lights when I go on encore on the last week of August
We're you able to see the lights?
Will a travel agent be able to find me a better price on a cruise and flight from east coast, or is it better to just book online with celebrity? Can anyone recommend an agent if that’s the best way to go?
Do you think the sanctuary is worth it on the Grand Princess in Alaska?
HAL is the best!
Which ship cruise to Alaska from Seattle is affordable?
There are plenty of affordable options. We recommend you look at Holland America Line. They have some great Alaska cruises at reasonable prices. Are you looking for 2025?
@@Eatsleepcruise1 thanks for replying back...we looking at 2026 and we are from Hawaii. The only cruise line we took was Carnival Venezia.
How much for 2 persons from usa? Alaska cruise
We are sailing to Alaska soon on NCL and want to do the white pass train in Skagway. However we are a bit confused with all the different options for the train with so many different excursion times. Does anyone have advice on the best white pass train excursion?
We did the round trip on the train last year and seems like 2 hours long. Left around 2 hours after we arrived in Port. If I'm not mistaken we had to take the tender in that Port. We were on the royal princess princess. princess.
We have done this tour twice and usually bucket it with a bus tour. The round trip is the same route and narration, so it is redundant.
We took the White Pass train last year off of Celebrity. We chose the 4 hr by train 1 way and bused back. It's a lovely relaxing ride as you slowly go up the mountains and passes, and learn the history of the gold miners who came there, many not surviving. We crossed into Canada and disembarked shortly after for the trip back. It made a lasting impression on is.
I absolutely agree with eatsleepcruise on this. We took a middle distance train/bus tour to Frasier Canada last year (need a passport) that was a bus trip one way and train trip the other way. We got to experience the train ride, which was amazing, and also got to stop at several locations along the highway for pictures and to experience the waterfalls. Plus it was a bit cheaper than the train both ways. Our bus tour guide was great and had all kinds of info on Alaska. Hope you enjoy your cruise to Alaska! We are going again in a week! 😂
Why not Coral Princess?
Hi Guys,
Which is the best way to get in touch and hear back from you with any queries we might have,
Thanks
You can email me at don at eat sleep cruise dot com. Happy to help!
Actually, in 2024, Princess put a crown Princess on Alaska route.
What do you do apart from drink though ?
Explore the ports of call.
@@Eatsleepcruise1 Real cruises go to terra vista
best time to visit alska?????
Jesus Christ! I had no idea just how many huge cruise ships there are
For Alaska its HAL or nothing.
Holland America is great, but we’ve also had good experiences on other cruise lines. It all depends on your preferences and your travel party.
Big disappointment seeing Alaska Terrible cruise
@@aliceransone3464
I flew there, and then proceeded to place 1,728 miles on our Hertz rental car, over the two-week trip:
Every mile was an absolute delight, and I despise road trips.
What could you possibly find disappointing about your Alaskan cruise?
Which cruise line was inferior, and I hope you advised them about your problems...
@@aliceransone3464do tell…which cruise?
why do cruise lines send their older ships to alaska (expection of celebrity)?
I’d say because they’re smaller so can get into spaces some of the larger ships can’t
Alaska is best in a ship that has good spaces for cold weather or rainy weather. That Celebrity ship isn't great for Alaska. A Solstice or Millennium class (older) is a better choice IMO.
We were on the Norwegian Bliss before Covid. Had the worst trip ever!!
Why?
Best cruise with teens?
For Alaska, Norwegian Encore going to glacier bay. When do you want to cruise?
@@Eatsleepcruise1 we are planning for May or June 2025
I just hope the cruise ships don’t get attacked by stupid Orcas, because Orcas have recently become the Hitlers of the Sea.