hakunamatata2020

8 minutes ago, don't-use-real-name said:

In general:

 

The JOY and the BLISS go to Glacier Bay

The JEWEL goes to Hubbard and Tracy Arm Sawyer glacier

 

The port of Icy Strait Point is a tender port for one ship when two ships are there

Juneau and Ketchikan can also be tender ports if multiple ships are there

 

One would have to check the itinerary of the sailing for the port times

Juneau is often shorted on port time

 

Ketchikan is notorious for being extremely busy - but it is all determined by

how many ships are berthed at one time

I'm seeing on my end that the Jewel does go to both Glacier Bay and Hubbard Glacier in August 2020. That is why I was looking at that ship specifically, since it goes to both.  https://www.ncl.com/cruises/7-day-alaska-with-glacier-bay-from-vancouver-northbound-JEWEL7VANKTNJNUSGYSWD/schedule?itineraryCode=JEWEL7VANKTNJNUSGYSWD&customerStoriesCurrentPage=1&customerStoriesPageSize=3

Hello everyone!

I am currently comparing the following two cruises for a honeymoon in Alaska in August 2020:

1. Royal Princess: 7-Day Voyage of the Glaciers with Glacier Bay (Southbound) 

2. Norwegian Jewel: 7-Day Alaska with Glacier Bay from Vancouver (Northbound)

I narrowed it down to these two cruises because they both go to both Glacier Bay and Hubbard Glacier, and the following three ports: Skagway, Juneau, and Ketchikan. Would you recommend one ship over the other? What are the pros/cons of these ships (food, activities, shows, etc.)? I have only done Caribbean cruises with RCL and Carnival in the past. 

Thanks in advance 🙂

Hi everyone! My fiancé and I are trying to plan a honeymoon to Alaska in August 2020. We are looking at both the Norwegian Jewel and Bliss. We are leaning towards the Norwegian Jewel because it is significantly cheaper (leaving more $ for excursions) and we would also be getting a balcony. I have never cruised with NCL before, only with RCL and Carnival. Do you think the Jewel would be sufficient for a honeymoon? Since it is a smaller ship, does it have fun activities to do during the sea days like trivia, scavenger hunts, etc.? Please keep in mind we will be 24 and 25 years old, and are not "party" people at all... our favorite things to do include hiking, sightseeing, movie/drive-ins, and just relaxing in general. 

Thank you in advance! :)