leahthecaterer

Thanks so much for that detailed message. I will look up John's book on amazon

That is so thoughtful! Let me check out the other links people have suggested. I think 5x8.5 in a good size when you travel 😉

Holy cow - I can't believe you got the book that cheap on the cruise! I thought it would be way more there.

Oh my gosh - thank you so much! That helps a ton. I'm a visual person so this is perfect!

Amazing pictures! So excited to go!

I just got a copy of the highly recommended book from amazon but there was no map in it. I wondered if anyone had one that they could take a picture of and post. 🙂 I've been trying to find one online but no luck so far. We are looking forward to our first Alaskan cruise this May. And speaking of amazon, is there a pair of binoculars that you like that are less than $150 that would be good? I like the ones that you can take photos with too but not sure how well they really work. Thanks! Leah

Thanks for all the great tips! We ended up booking balconies. We are beside friends so can open the door between the balconies and have a nice long one. 😉 Looking forward to May 13th!

Yeah, the reason is it fits our schedules. We've never done Princess or Alaska. Thanks!

Thanks so much. The rooms were actually 528 and 530 so that sounds perfect.

We were told there are balconies available on Deck 15 of the Royal Princess but I wondered if that is too high to see the animals, nature, etc. well. We'll have binoculars, of course. Thoughts? Thanks!

Do they have the national park people do a lecture while in Glacier Bay that you can hear from your own room. For example, you can hear it on your tv on Princess cruises so you can stay on your own balcony. We've never cruised with Norwegian but really want to do an Alaskan cruise in May Thanks! Leah

What an amazing shot!

That sounds good. Thanks.

We're thinking about a Princess cruise the second week of May. It goes to Glacier Bay. Has anyone ever not been able to get in there? It's the whole reason we picked this cruise. Thanks

I totally agree - I'd take an inside before I'd stay home 😉 We're sold on the balcony. Thanks