desertmoon Posted January 22, 2015 #1 Share Posted January 22, 2015 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LovetheSea Posted January 22, 2015 #2 Share Posted January 22, 2015 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabrielle R. Posted January 23, 2015 #3 Share Posted January 23, 2015 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!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hpeabody Posted January 23, 2015 #4 Share Posted January 23, 2015 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted January 23, 2015 #5 Share Posted January 23, 2015 Yes they are the same. We have sailed both many times. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c-cruise Posted January 23, 2015 #6 Share Posted January 23, 2015 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flamomo Posted January 23, 2015 #7 Share Posted January 23, 2015 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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