If you book this privately through Phillips Cruises, the 26 Glaciers cruise is $189.00 per person. It is the same boat that Princess uses. We did it and it was definitely worth it.
We always stay at the Holiday Inn Express 17th street. Everything is walkable including the port. Grocery stores, Total Wine, Walgreens, Starbucks, and restaurants. We always walk to the port. Very easy to do.
I too have gotten Shareholders credit often. For my last cruise I sent in the form repeatedly with no results. Finally I called Princess. Turns out my stock info was more than 90 days old. I sent an updated copy while on the phone and the credit was added immediately.
Thank you for sharing your wonderful day. We will be in town the week of April 8, on the Norwegian Escape. This is exactly what my brother was planning. Thanks for making it easy.