rhinomike Posted September 10, 2013 #1 Share Posted September 10, 2013 Besides the itinerary... What are the differences? Is one better than the other? We did Alaska 2 years ago on the Star. We did the Tracy Arm. Thinking about Glacier Bay this time but not set on anything yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cubechick Posted September 10, 2013 #2 Share Posted September 10, 2013 Ships are nearly identical both being Jewel Class ships. I would base my decision on itinerary. As you haven't sailed Glacier Bay yet, I would opt for the Pearl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhinomike Posted September 10, 2013 Author #3 Share Posted September 10, 2013 Ships are nearly identical both being Jewel Class ships. I would base my decision on itinerary. As you haven't sailed Glacier Bay yet, I would opt for the Pearl. Kind of what I am thinking. Just wanted some reassurance. Lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jame_g Posted September 10, 2013 #4 Share Posted September 10, 2013 Glacier Bay is wonderful. Much preferred the Pearl over the Jewel. I'd do the Pearl again, but not the Jewel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2fromaz Posted September 11, 2013 #5 Share Posted September 11, 2013 We have done both glacier and Tracy arm. I'd go with the glacier bay since you haven't been there yet. Sent using the Cruise Critic forums app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdmike Posted September 11, 2013 #6 Share Posted September 11, 2013 The ships are basically the same. Go where you've not gone before Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG_Steve Posted September 11, 2013 #7 Share Posted September 11, 2013 The ships are basically the same. Go where you've not gone before Boldly go there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhinomike Posted September 11, 2013 Author #8 Share Posted September 11, 2013 Ok. Thanks everyone. Pearl it is. Now to decide between a family suite or 2 connecting balcony rooms. Lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newmexicoNita Posted September 11, 2013 #9 Share Posted September 11, 2013 Besides the itinerary... What are the differences? Is one better than the other? We did Alaska 2 years ago on the Star. We did the Tracy Arm. Thinking about Glacier Bay this time but not set on anything yet. They are just about identical, the only difference is: the Pearl is a few years newer, but both are part of the Jewel class ships. We have been on both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdmike Posted September 11, 2013 #10 Share Posted September 11, 2013 Ok. Thanks everyone. Pearl it is. Now to decide between a family suite or 2 connecting balcony rooms. Lol. What's the price difference? While I've not experienced a suite, I understand the perks can be awesome. The most cost effective way for us to do Jewel in AK was an inside for the teens across from our balcony room. Well, MOST cost effective would have been two insides, but you don't want to be in AK without a balcony :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Love my butler Posted September 12, 2013 #11 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Been on both to Alaska, more than once. Prefer the Pearl. Better spa, buffet and some extras like rock wall and bowling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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