boosman

great advice !! thanks all for your willingness to share. Warmest regards from South Africa on MANDELA DAY !!

My wife and I plan to do this cruise from approx. 14 to 21 Sept. My 2 best options to decide between are

1. Princess Cruises starting from Whittier with the following "specifics": includes Glacier Bay viewing day from the ship / approx. 2 to 3 hours longer available for spending time in each of Skagway, Juneau, and Ketchikan.

2. Norwegian cruises from Seward: Seward seems to be a bonus as a base for exploring / extra land venue to disembark at Hoonah [in place of Glacier Bay viewing day as with option 1] / $ 200 per person cheaper cruise / but shorter time available for the exploring of above mentioned 3 towns/cities.

Your comments and advice will be appreciated.