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Newbie here so forgive me. I had the impression from looking at their websites that Crystal was more formal than Silversea. Is that not correct? We thought that our extended family group looking for an Alaska cruise would feel more comfortable on the Shadow than on the Crystal Serenity. Can anyone comment on the overall culture of the two cruise lines in terms of demographics and formality? Nobody in our group will be packing a tuxedo so we will either be a notch down on a formal night or taking advantage of an alternative option such as in-room dining or a non formal setting.

Also, are all cabins on the Silversea non-smoking? I had just assumed that most cruise ships are almost entirely non-smoking except for certain designated areas, but these references to smoking are making me nervous.

Thanks!

Hi everyone. We are planning to purchase cabins on the 7 night Shadow cruise from Vancouver to Seward next summer. Our primary concern is that we will be missing seeing both Glacier Bay and Tracy Arm. For anyone who has been on this cruise before, does the ship sail through Tracy Arm during the Inside Passage cruising day of the trip? Did any of you manage to put together a shore excursion to successfully get to see either of those areas from one of the ports? Although the boat is in Juneau until late, we don't dock until 9 or so in the morning which is after those small boat tours seem to begin.

Thanks for any help! Would also welcome any other suggestions for what we should make sure to see or do while on the cruise.