Carnival Legend to Alaska or Pride/Sunshine to Bermuda

[NOSaints1]

Two destinations I have in mind Legend or the ones to Bermuda. How is the Legend to Alaska or Carnival. Is it worth cruising Carnival to Alaska, how is the ship is it in good condition? How're the staterooms, dining and onboard entertainment.

 

Which ship do you think would be better the Pride/Sunshine is it easier to sail out of Baltimore or NY, I'm somewhat familiar with the Sunshine from people's reviews but no so much the Pride.

[NOSaints1]

Is April 30th a good time or to early?

 

 

Vancouver, British Columbia - At Sea - Tracy Arm, Alaska - Juneau, Alaska - Skagway, Alaska - Glacier Bay, Alaska - Ketchikan, Alaska - At Sea - Seattle, Washington

 

Not sure if that's a good intenary 671 for an inside, plus 200 something in taxes

[cruiseonthebrain]

I have not cruised to either- yet. But I have travelled to both. For me it is hands down Alaska!

 

Would you have the same cabin classes? Are you more interested in relaxing or adventuring?

[NOSaints1]

We're not the adventure type, but Alaska seems so beautiful

[elliair]

Season for Alaska doesn't start until May. I would take Alaska any day over the Caribbean. It's actually breathtaking. I plan to book a cruise to Alaska in May as well. Can't decide whether it will be Princess or Carnival. I've been on the Grand Princess which leaves out of San Francisco but never been on the Legend. Looks like I may lean towards Carnival even though we're getting close to being elite on Princess. I like both cruise lines.

[NOSaints1]

The one on the Carnival for 2017 days April 30 out of BC, the price is reasonable other one I'm looking at is X and its around 2000 for an inside

[pirate4me2]

I have never been to Alaska but DH wants to go one day. We just did Bermuda in October and it was amazing. There are many gorgeous beaches, caves to explore, a ton of history, shopping...3 days just wasn't enough to do everything!

[NOSaints1]

What cruiseline did you go on? One problem with Alaska it seems so expensive

[pirate4me2]

What cruiseline did you go on? One problem with Alaska it seems so expensive

 

We went on Carnival aboard the Splendor out of Norfolk. Review with pics is in my signature if you want to see Bermuda.

[CaCanCop]

We just booked the Legend for 5/8/17 eight day Seattle round trip. Booked a Vista Suite so we are very excited.

[elliair]

I just booked the Carnival Legend for May 24, 2016 Alaska. I booked it using our Discover Card which is giving us 10% cash back ($233.00). You have to book it through the Discover Card travel agency found at the Discover Card website. I also looked at flights with Southwest from Sacramento to Seattle - $49 one way pp. Cheaper than driving to San Francisco and parking our car for $18/day and board a Princess ship which was over $1,800 more than Carnival.

[Budget Queen]

In early May- it simply is too early for Tracy Arm, and with the "regular" cruise sailing- also be aware- in my opinion it is "necessary" to purchase the add on ship excursion. Carnival has a long history of the ship NOT getting past Sawyer Island, where you only have a distant, partial view of the South Sawyer glacier. The add on tour is grossly superior. The OP's special sailing has Glacier Bay which you'd see at least 4 glaciers (although some people do miss some of them).

 

I have taken Carnival to Alaska, including this year, they have, whom I consider 1 of the top 3 ship naturalists sailing Alaska, which really enhance the trip for first timers. I sail there every year, I also usually go to Bermuda every year as well. I never consider prior to Memorial Day. Just too cold in the water for my preferences.

 

Both very different places, and certainly both very enjoyable to visit. A big difference- however is "excursions". You can get by, real cheap in Bermuda, in my opinion, in Alaska you can't and is never the place to skimp in my opinion.

[Budget Queen]

What cruiseline did you go on? One problem with Alaska it seems so expensive

 

In my opinion, Alaska requires a full budget, it's not the place to skimp. :) 50% of the trip is the touring you do.

[zqvol]

What cruiseline did you go on? One problem with Alaska it seems so expensive

 

 

Alaska is expensive and you will likely spend at least as much on excursions as you spend on the cruise itself.

[NOSaints1]

That's what I thought, better to have all the facts before hand.

[twinmom38]

Just my two cents worth.. we cruised on Miracle 2 years ago, to aLASKA.. HAD A vISTA sUITE..(AWESOME CABIN).. HOWEVER, the route that Carnival went, left a lot to be desired..we had previously sailed alaska on RCCL, and there was no comparison. we literally had more than 2 days, where all we saw was water. a real shame, as there is much more to see! I use (now) travelocity's site to look at the map, and the route that will be taken. Not trying to bash Carnival, as it IS my favorite cruiseline... just, maybe not for Alaska..