Sat_kumar_76

2 minutes ago, startedwithamouse said:

Our two cents - save your money for excursions. 

Yes very true, I was little hesitant in entering the bid and posted the lowest allowed bid. Alaska is most likely a one time trip for us with kids and decided to splurge. We do not know if this is the right move but its too late now and we will try to spend more time in the balcony. 

20 hours ago, zanzibargirl said:

Hello! When does Princess usually start offering bids on cabin upgrades? Sailing to Alaska in an OV in Sept and would love to upgrade to balcony! Thanks 🙂

I got my bid accepted for Jun 15th Sapphire Princess, $620 per passenger(total $1240) on May 14th. I felt like its very good deal for Balcony on an Alaskan cruise with 3rd and 4th guest free. Looks like its usually about 2 months before the sailing date. Good luck to your bid.

6 minutes ago, CruiserBruce said:

All of the ships have great outside viewing...lots of open deck space, and, when its cold, plenty of inside viewing space. You are splitting hairs here...the cruise lines work to maximize viewing.

Thanks for your input. When you say all of the ships, do you mean the above 3 ships? I am also looking at Royal Princess that is newer and got more activities on board. We are 4 families with 8 kids from 10 to 15 year old kids. 

28 minutes ago, Sat_kumar_76 said:

Hello everyone, we are planning for one way cruise and do a land tour. Both Princess and Holland offers similar itenary, Instead of paying for Balcony for 4( about $3000 more), we are thinking to go with insidwand spend most of the time outside and use that money on better shore excursions. We are not sure which cruise ship offers the best viewing experience from outside decks. I read somewhere that coral has covered viewing area that may be helpful during rains or windy days for Inside stateroom. Please help us pick the correct ship for Inside stateroom viewing. Thanks a lot.

I also came to know Norwegian Jewel offers same itenary but Northbound. Any one of the cruise line Princess, Holland America or Norwegian, please let me know the ship that offers best views for Inside stateroom for Alaska one way cruise. Thanks a lot for your help!!

Hello everyone, we are planning for one way cruise and do a land tour. Both Princess and Holland offers similar itenary, Instead of paying for Balcony for 4( about $3000 more), we are thinking to go with insidwand spend most of the time outside and use that money on better shore excursions. We are not sure which cruise ship offers the best viewing experience from outside decks. I read somewhere that coral has covered viewing area that may be helpful during rains or windy days for Inside stateroom. Please help us pick the correct ship for Inside stateroom viewing. Thanks a lot.