crown princess/ruby princess?

[desertmoon]

They seem identical, but I'd like to know if

you have a preference and why for an Alaska

cruise this summer. Any opinion amenities or entertainment

and your choice between balcony and oceanview cabin

[LovetheSea]

I have been on both. I liked the Crown better. But they are almost identical.

I would let the price make my decision, if it was me. If the price is different of course.

[Gabrielle R.]

I liked both! We did the Crown in the Mediterranean and we just did Ruby in the Caribbean. either one is great... I'd go with price or if ports are different....

You will have a great time!!!!!

[hpeabody]

They are sister ships, nearly identical. If you really want to watch MUTS find out (if you can) the condition of the Ruby's MUTS screen. The Crown's MUTS experience is horrible (unless it has been fixed, but I have no way of knowing) For Alaska I would choose an itinerary that includes Glacier Bay. Many people love balconies, but there are plenty of public spaces to see the scenery if money is a factor for you.

[Colo Cruiser]

Yes they are the same. We have sailed both many times. :D

[c-cruise]

If your looking for the Glacier Bay itinerary from Seattle then Crown is your only choice. For Tracy Arm you could go with either depending on the week you want to go.

 

We booked the Tracy Arm itinerary on the Crown because we liked the port times better than on the Ruby itinerary. Also liked that the Crown does Tracy Arm on its own day vs. the Ruby's itinerary which combines it on the same day with Juneau.

 

We've been to Glacier Bay a couple times and I would definitely recommend it over Tracy Arm if this is your first Alaska cruise.

[flamomo]

Have cruised on both multiple times and liked them equally well.

 

I cruised r/t Seattle twice and absolutely loved Tracy Arm. The scenery is gorgeous.