The Fun Researcher

Yeah you're right. The more I learn about these Alaskan itineraries the more the nuances come in play. More nuanced than Caribbean sailings IMO. I do see one sailing, July 7th 2023 on the Ovation out of Seattle that does leave through the Inside Passage for some reason, but there are VERY few instances like that. Dan

Thank you so much! Really helps. Love the pictures Dan

Ok, so this is our first Alaskan cruise, and I just found a more detailed path for our itinerary. See below. Maybe it's just the way it's drawn, but for instance that first full day of cruising (up to Sitka) it looks like we're pretty far from land. Can you even see the shoreline? (same goes for the last day after Juneau) My parents sailed Celebrity one way from Vancouver to Seward about 18 years ago and they hugged the shore the whole way, and a Starboard balcony was really important to have.

Thanks for they reply. My parents will be on the cruise and plan to spend A LOT of time on their balcony taking in the sights as we cruise along. Just wondering if there are certain stretches of the itinerary where you would particularly want to be on a certain side of the ship vs not.

Getting ready to book our first Alaskan cruise summer 2023! Ready to book 6 cabins on the Quantum for summer of 2023. Which side of the ship do you recommend for balcony cabins? I was thinking Starboard? Our itinerary is below. It looks like the northernmost point is Skagway, and then I'm guessing we would turn around and head back south to get to Endicott Arm, Juneau, etc...? Is there an advantage of Port vs Starboard? Also, does the Quantum go through the Inside Passage on these itineraries? Thank you!, Dan

Fantastic review thank you! One question. Getting ready to book 6 cabins on the Quantum for summer of 2023. Which side of the ship do you recommend for a balcony cabin? I was thinking Starboard? Our itinerary is slightly different than yours. See below. It looks like the northernmost point is Skagway, and then I'm guessing we would turn around and head back south to get to Endicott Arm, Juneau, etc...? Is there an advantage of port vs Starboard? Also, does the Quantum go through the Inside Passage on these itineraries? Thanks, Dan