rpmljm Posted February 19, 2010 #1 Share Posted February 19, 2010 Hi I am considering a cruise on Island Princess and I was wondering which side of the ship has better views while sailing from Vancouver to Anchorage. Starboard or Port? Thanks for your help! Laurie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K9guy Posted February 19, 2010 #2 Share Posted February 19, 2010 If you are going NORTH and want to see land, wouldnt you want to be on the starbord side?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoriPhil Posted February 20, 2010 #3 Share Posted February 20, 2010 On the Inside Passage itinerary you are banded by land on both sides for much of the cruise so both starboard and port give you great views. We selected the port side northbound just because we wanted the sunsets, and also enjoyed getting the "first" glacier views as we entered Glacier Bay. I'd suggest selecting the cabin location first (mid-ship, deck etc) and then see what's available. Have a great cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted February 20, 2010 #4 Share Posted February 20, 2010 There will be great sights on BOTH sides of the ship...you won't want to be stuck on a balcony for this...get to an upper, open deck and take your pick of sights! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Embracedbylife Posted February 20, 2010 #5 Share Posted February 20, 2010 Going upward you want PORT side :) If you go onto the Alaska forums you'll find this info there too! It's an amazing cruise!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D&N LUV 2 TRAVEL Posted February 20, 2010 #6 Share Posted February 20, 2010 We thoroughly enjoyed the starboard side on the Diamond sailing north out of Vancouver. It was a treat early in the morning seeing land as you approached each port in the morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisingGoddess Posted February 20, 2010 #7 Share Posted February 20, 2010 If you are going to Glacier Bay, port side is winning in this thread: http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1132211 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W5KAP Posted February 21, 2010 #8 Share Posted February 21, 2010 HiI am considering a cruise on Island Princess and I was wondering which side of the ship has better views while sailing from Vancouver to Anchorage. Starboard or Port? Thanks for your help! Laurie We did the Island Northbound last summer and had a mini on the Starboard side (D717). The reason we chose Starboard is that in each and every port, you are on the land side of the ship and can see so much more of the town at your leisure. I agree with folks that you will see things on both sides of the ship. On the Alaskan tour there is too much to see everywhere!! Anyhow, I am sure you will enjoy the trip whichever side you choose Cheers, Kenn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeW Posted February 21, 2010 #9 Share Posted February 21, 2010 We were on Coral (Island sister) northbound on starboard side. Most whale sightings were on the other side..... Glacier Bay doesn't matter much - they turn the ship around about halfway through the stay alongside the glacier. You will probably be on deck anyway when the chunk of ice half the size of the ship sends a splash 150' in the air! Will be on Island this fall on Starboard side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisingGoddess Posted February 21, 2010 #10 Share Posted February 21, 2010 We were on Coral (Island sister) northbound on starboard side. Most whale sightings were on the other side..... Glacier Bay doesn't matter much - they turn the ship around about halfway through the stay alongside the glacier. You will probably be on deck anyway when the chunk of ice half the size of the ship sends a splash 150' in the air! Will be on Island this fall on Starboard side. From other posts I've read, if you want to hear the narration in Glacier Bay from your balcony, you need to be on port side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ando Posted February 21, 2010 #11 Share Posted February 21, 2010 I had a port side cabin and was amazed how much there was to see on that side - dont think you can go wrong with either :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budget Queen Posted February 21, 2010 #12 Share Posted February 21, 2010 BOTH sides will have it's own "viewing". As stated, IF you ONLY want Glacier Bay viewing from your cabin with the commentary, then get a port side. Realize, you are only getting a portion of the overall potential- which is best seen from outside ship decks and moving with the view. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr green Posted February 21, 2010 #13 Share Posted February 21, 2010 Once 'out to sea' there is little difference, however, with a balcony take Port Side, you will then see what the ranger is speaking about, a little more when going in to the glaciers. Just turn your TV on with the volume on high. john Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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