maggiesmom121 Posted February 23, 2011 #1 Share Posted February 23, 2011 Looking at August 2012 to Alaska. I am in a scooter and will need handicapped cabin. Which ship? Any pics? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinsCruising Posted February 23, 2011 #2 Share Posted February 23, 2011 I have sailed on the Gem and Jewel. I believe the Pearl is exactly like the Gem. Choose the Gem. Better Spinaker Lounge and Bliss lounge. Jewel does not have the bowling alleys like the Gem & Pearl. Choose the Pearl :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jla418 Posted February 23, 2011 #3 Share Posted February 23, 2011 Loved both ships, I don't think you can go wrong! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budget Queen Posted February 23, 2011 #4 Share Posted February 23, 2011 A SIGNIFICANT factor, that you don't mention is itinerary. With the Pearl having Glacier Bay, that can be the preference for those who wish to have glacier viewing. Tracy Arm is a WHOLE different ball game, with it being "necessary" in my opinion to purchase the ship shore excursion. This is NOT a glacier priority. Depends on YOUR interests and what you wish to see and do in Alaska. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garycarla Posted February 23, 2011 #5 Share Posted February 23, 2011 Ships are almost identical. Pick what works for you. And, don't forget to visit the PORTS OF CALL boards and check on ALASKA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
more cruises Posted February 23, 2011 #6 Share Posted February 23, 2011 A SIGNIFICANT factor, that you don't mention is itinerary. With the Pearl having Glacier Bay, that can be the preference for those who wish to have glacier viewing. Tracy Arm is a WHOLE different ball game, with it being "necessary" in my opinion to purchase the ship shore excursion. This is NOT a glacier priority. Depends on YOUR interests and what you wish to see and do in Alaska. Budget Queen is absolutely right. The itinerary on the Pearl is far superior to the Jewel. Glacier Bay is awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggiesmom121 Posted December 7, 2011 Author #7 Share Posted December 7, 2011 thanks I choose the Pearl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmtb518 Posted December 10, 2011 #8 Share Posted December 10, 2011 Can you book the tracy arm tour on the jewel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b7440 Posted December 10, 2011 #9 Share Posted December 10, 2011 I am also using a scotter, and we picked the Peral. We were on the Gem (pre scotter days) and had a great time. Everything I have read, says for first time visit, this has great ports of call!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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