Alaska via Spirit or Star

[ModestMeans]

Planning June 2005 Alaska trip and can take either Spirit or Star. Ports are same in different order. Family of 4 with 2 teen sons. Any reason to prefer one ship over the other?

Jim

[bigsweeps]

I chose the Spirit for my upcoming cruise for the following reasons:

1. I've been on the Dawn (sister ship to the Star) and wanted to try something different
2. I liked the unusual decor of the Spirit
3. I normally prefer the smaller ships over larger ships

But, if you've never been on the Dawn or Star, I think that the Star is the one to choose with 2 teen sons just for the simple fact that there is more to see and do.

[vijoge]

I booked the Star for one reason only-Glacier Bay.

[MAHICK]

Jim,

Are you aware that the Dream will be making 10 and 11 day cruises out of Seattle in June 2005? My family is booked on the 11 night cruise leaving Jun 9 and returning June 20. The ship goes all the way to Seward which is near Ankorage I believe. For some reason, this cruise is still not showing on most TA's inventories but look on NCL website and you will find it.

Mark

[okfarmerswife]

We just returned from Star to Alaska and my 13 yr. old had a wonderful time. Sorry, I don't know anything about the Spirit.