Which cruise - HAL Koningsdam, Celebrity Eclipse, Majestic Princess or Celebrity Millennium?

[Cali Viajera]

I agree with the one way trips, more sightseeing, plus you can add a land tour to the interior of Alaska, which in IMHO is a must. Loved the Majestic and enjoyed the sea day on the west part of Vancouver Island.

[Sigyn]

8 hours ago, cw2go said:

 IMO Princess north or southbound one-way sailing will give you the biggest bang for you buck. Princess and Cel are very similar as a far as atmosphere and ship vibe. When planning for Alaska I aways pick the best itinerary for what I want to see/do. Ex. Bear Tours have  prime viewing seasons/locations. I know it's hard to wrap your head around it all but to be honest, once you lock down your sailing it will all come together. As a side note~ You will never get it all in one sailing so try to pick a few of your must haves and begin there. 

 

Happy to help if you have any other questions, 

Patty

That's kinda what I figure - we won't get it all in, so having some cool stuff on this one, with a ship we'll enjoy, is good enough. And we'll see more on the next trip!

[Coral]

In addition to the books mentioned above - I like Alaska by Cruiseship by Anne Vipond.

 

Smaller ship better. Glacier Bay for guaranteed glacier day.

 

I would probably put the HAL itinerary first. I have not been on NCL but won't go on that line.

Edited October 29, 2022 by Coral

[Sigyn]

I booked the Celebrity Millennium. Thanks for everyone's help!

[CruiserBruce]

2 hours ago, njsmom said:

I booked the Celebrity Millennium. Thanks for everyone's help!

Interesting...not a single post on this thread recommending Celebrity. 

[Italy52]

I have been on the Celebrity Millennium for north and south itineraries to Alaska a few times  --- although it has been a while since we have gone with Celebrity.  We had a nice experience, no complaints.  After researching itineraries, perhaps the OP found that Celebrity had checked off all her boxes. 

 

njsmom, have a wonderful cruise to Alaska. 

[Sigyn]

On 10/29/2022 at 10:45 PM, CruiserBruce said:

Interesting...not a single post on this thread recommending Celebrity. 

A dear friend who I trust and who has worked with the cruise lines for several decades recommended it, along with another friend who has cruised Celebrity to Alaska.