CruiseCriticMamaBear

NCL Pearl could be an option too. Sails out of a Seattle but stops at great ports. NCL Bliss will be fabulous for your kids but is also out of Seattle.

I've never been on NCL. How does the food on NCL compare to Royal Caribbean specialty restaurants and main dining room? Have you been on NCL Bliss? I think my kids would love the race track.

Queen Elizabeth is doing a couple of really nice 10 day cruises in 2019 with Tracy Arm and Hubbard Glacier but not Glacier Bay.

Wow, the Queen Elizabeth itinerary is fabulous. I took a Mediterranean cruise on the Queen Victoria and absolutely loved it. I really like Cunard, but it is too formal for my kids.

Personally I would...not a fan of the Quantum class at all (but it will have more to do on it for your kids) however the Ovation will be sailing roundtrip Seattle...not a great itinerary imo.

What do you not like about the Quantum class? I agree roundtrip is not ideal.

You might consider RCI Radiance northbound itinerary. This is a great ship, itinerary and your kids will find plenty to do onboard.

 

Welcome to Cruise Critic and enjoy whatever you decide will work out best for your family.

Would you pick Radiance over Ovation? The Ovation of the Seas will be there in 2019.

Would you pick Radiance over Ovation?

This will be our very first Alaska cruise. We will be traveling with our three children 7, 9, 12 at the time of travel. All three kids travel well and love port adventures. I am having a hard time deciding which ship and itinerary to pick. We are looking for a great itinerary and an impressive ship. What do you recommend?