Nataliea621

Yeah and even me with going during prime tourist times I’m spending less than $2000 or that’s my goal. But like you I want to go to as many ports as possible. If I do a cruise tour then I expect it to go up. But I want it less than $3500. That includes food, drinks, and excursions.

Don’t get me wrong I love Seattle! But not affordable now at all and very different from when I was living there. And the Seattle itineraries (on the cruise lines I can afford)are not that great and I don’t like the idea of not going through the inside passage.

Yeah I was thinking about that as an option too.

This one looks great on the Sapphire! And it’s pretty much the B2B in 2024! so I have a lot of time to plan and save! Sat, Jun 22Saturday, June 22nd 2024 Vancouver, CanadaView excursions in Vancouver, Canada on Saturday, June 22nd 2024 04:00 pm Sun, Jun 23Sunday, June 23rd 2024 At SeaView onboard experience for Sunday, June 23rd 2024 Mon, Jun 24Monday, June 24th 2024 Ketchikan, AlaskaView excursions in Ketchikan, Alaska on Monday, June 24th 2024 06:00 am 02:00 pm Tue, Jun 25Tuesday, June 25th 2024 Juneau, AlaskaView excursions in Juneau, Alaska on Tuesday, June 25th 2024 08:00 am 09:00 pm Wed, Jun 26Wednesday, June 26th 2024 Skagway, AlaskaView excursions in Skagway, Alaska on Wednesday, June 26th 2024 07:00 am 08:30 pm Thu, Jun 27Thursday, June 27th 2024 Glacier Bay National Park (Scenic Cruising), AlaskaView excursions in Glacier Bay National Park (Scenic Cruising), Alaska on Thursday, June 27th 2024 06:00 am 03:00 pm Fri, Jun 28Friday, June 28th 2024 College Fjord (Scenic Cruising), AlaskaView excursions in College Fjord (Scenic Cruising), Alaska on Friday, June 28th 2024 06:00 pm 08:30 pm Sat, Jun 29Saturday, June 29th 2024 Anchorage (Whittier), AlaskaView excursions in Anchorage (Whittier), Alaska on Saturday, June 29th 2024 12:30 am 08:30 pm Sun, Jun 30Sunday, June 30th 2024 Hubbard Glacier (Scenic Cruising), AlaskaView excursions in Hubbard Glacier (Scenic Cruising), Alaska on Sunday, June 30th 2024 03:00 pm 08:00 pm Mon, Jul 1Monday, July 1st 2024 Glacier Bay National Park (Scenic Cruising), AlaskaView excursions in Glacier Bay National Park (Scenic Cruising), Alaska on Monday, July 1st 2024 09:15 am 07:30 pm Tue, Jul 2Tuesday, July 2nd 2024 Skagway, AlaskaView excursions in Skagway, Alaska on Tuesday, July 2nd 2024 07:00 am 08:30 pm Wed, Jul 3Wednesday, July 3rd 2024 Juneau, AlaskaView excursions in Juneau, Alaska on Wednesday, July 3rd 2024 06:30 am 04:00 pm Thu, Jul 4Thursday, July 4th 2024 Ketchikan, AlaskaView excursions in Ketchikan, Alaska on Thursday, July 4th 2024 10:00 am 06:00 pm Fri, Jul 5Friday, July 5th 2024 At SeaView onboard experience for Friday, July 5th 2024 Sat, Jul 6Saturday, July 6th 2024 Vancouver, CanadaView excursions in Vancouver, Canada on Saturday, July 6th 2024 07:30 am

Thank you! I appreciate your input.

I’m also maybe going to wait for a year to do this so I can really save and plan it really well. And maybe do what you suggested a B2B.

Do you think this is a good itinerary? I’m okay with the one way etc. I’m a pro traveler. And sorry for all the questions. I just feel like you kind of know what I’m looking for…

This is on my birthday! And on Sapphire Wed, Jun 21Wednesday, June 21st 2023 Anchorage (Whittier), AlaskaView excursions in Anchorage (Whittier), Alaska on Wednesday, June 21st 2023 08:30 pm Thu, Jun 22Thursday, June 22nd 2023 Hubbard Glacier (Scenic Cruising), AlaskaView excursions in Hubbard Glacier (Scenic Cruising), Alaska on Thursday, June 22nd 2023 03:00 pm 08:00 pm Fri, Jun 23Friday, June 23rd 2023 Glacier Bay National Park (Scenic Cruising), AlaskaView excursions in Glacier Bay National Park (Scenic Cruising), Alaska on Friday, June 23rd 2023 09:15 am 07:30 pm Sat, Jun 24Saturday, June 24th 2023 Skagway, AlaskaView excursions in Skagway, Alaska on Saturday, June 24th 2023 07:00 am 08:30 pm Sun, Jun 25Sunday, June 25th 2023 Juneau, AlaskaView excursions in Juneau, Alaska on Sunday, June 25th 2023 06:30 am 04:00 pm Mon, Jun 26Monday, June 26th 2023 Ketchikan, AlaskaView excursions in Ketchikan, Alaska on Monday, June 26th 2023 10:00 am 06:00 pm Tue, Jun 27Tuesday, June 27th 2023 At SeaView onboard experience for Tuesday, June 27th 2023 Wed, Jun 28Wednesday, June 28th 2023 Vancouver, Canada

Thank you! This is very helpful! I am not a swimmer so a pool doesn’t matter to me.

Thanks! I prefer smaller ships too especially for Alaska because I’m there for Alaska not the ship. The ones I’ve been thinking about are the Grand or Crown.

@Coral do you have a favorite ship with Princess?

Same and I looked at both of the cruises and whoa. As an educator there is no way I can afford those as a solo. And not as many amenities as the other lines I have looked at and Princess has long Port times compared to others too.

Okay good to know. However the ships I would be looking to go on with NCL don't have the studios. But this makes sense and once again probably depends on the itinerary. But I am definitely leaning towards Princess but wish they had the Vancouver RTs in 2024 and not the San Francisco ones.

I feel like Princess feels different on what the sailing/itinerary is such as Alaska and or Europe. I feel like those might have more solos. I think that NCL is considered solo friendly because they have solo studios ETC. But I think it truly is up to the individual.

Thanks for you detailed response. I grew up in Seattle area and I personally have no desire to spend time there and really don't want a RT from there. And I am leaning towards Princess because the amount of time I am in a port. NCL would be my second choice on a OW North or Southbound. I would love to be on one of the smaller ships as you listed but I am an educator and my budget is much smaller than those can allow me to spend. Thank you for your input though! It is much appreciated.

Also one other thing I noticed for June-Aug in 2024-no Sitka. So that is interesting. I guess I better start saving big time for Aug 2023!

That 11 night looks fantastic! I might research it a bit more. Also I feel like Princess is a good compromise for a solo traveler. Especially for Alaska and or Europe. I feel like the mix of other passengers is good. And the prices seem fair too.

Yeah I don't want to go from San Francisco. I would much rather spend time in Vancouver or do the OW North or South bound. I really like the 10 Day RT on the Crown Princess. Tue, 08/15/23 Vancouver, Canada View general port information – 4:30pm Wed, 08/16/23 At Sea Thu, 08/17/23 Sitka, Alaska 10:00am – 6:00pm Fri, 08/18/23 Hubbard Glacier (scenic Cruising), Alaska Scenic Cruising 10:00am – 3:00pm Sat, 08/19/23 Juneau, Alaska Water Shuttle Required wheelchair Access Limited 8:00am – 9:00pm Sun, 08/20/23 Icy Strait Point, Alaska 8:00am – 5:00pm Mon, 08/21/23 Skagway, Alaska 7:00am – 8:30pm Tue, 08/22/23 At Sea Wed, 08/23/23 Ketchikan, Alaska 8:00am – 5:00pm Thu, 08/24/23 At Sea Fri, 08/25/23 Vancouver, Canada View general port information 7:30am

Oh that’s good to know. I’m liking the itineraries for Princess a lot. Looks like 2023 has the Vancouver RT for 10-11 days but in 2024 it’s from San Francisco. Hmmm…

Oh thanks for this tip! Super helpful. I will definitely look at Princess!

Oh that sounds wonderful! I am looking at one in 2024 One way on Celebrity Summit and it’s during my birthday. Itinerary • Day 1: Vancouver - British Columbia Fri Jun 21, 2024 | Depart 05:00 PM • Day 2: Inside Passage (Cruising) Sat Jun 22, 2024 | • Day 3: Ketchikan - Alaska Sun Jun 23, 2024 | 07:00 AM To 03:00 PM • Day 4: Sitka - Alaska Mon Jun 24, 2024 | 07:00 AM To 03:30 PM • Day 5: Juneau - Alaska Tue Jun 25, 2024 | 07:00 AM To 09:30 PM • Day 6: Icy Strait Point - Alaska Wed Jun 26, 2024 | 07:00 AM To 05:00 PM • Day 7: Hubbard Glacier (Cruising) Thu Jun 27, 2024 | 06:00 AM To 10:00 AM • Day 8: Seward - Alaska Fri Jun 28, 2024 | Arrive 06:00 AM

Hi! i know about Seattle only having RT and I don’t want that. as I stated in my post. I want RT from Vancouver or the one ways. I also know that the Seattle ones are larger ships and have short port times another reason I want to do the other choices. Well as a solo traveler I sometimes think some cruise lines definitely tailor to them more. That’s why I mentioned it. Thanks!

Hi! I am trying to figure out which itinerary to Alaska I want to do... Also I work at a school so my dates have to be Mid June to Mid August and can be 2023 or 2024. My ideal requirements are as follows: Sitka OW Northbound or Southbound or RT from Vancouver No need to come from Seattle-grew up there and I have spent a lot of time there. Big on History and wildlife- don't need expensive excursions. Kind of prefer to explore on my own Longer port times So I have looked at Celebrity and NCL and those are the 2 that might be a good choice. But please let me know what you think? Natalie

I just booked the New England/Canada cruise that leaves out of Montreal in May of 2023. Super excited about it! Natalie

This is super helpful! So I can pretty much save money and do most of the touring on my own which I probably would prefer. Thanks! And especially at the end of the season more of a reason to support the local businesses. And yes that is why I picked the Eurodam for Sitka! My family also attended Holy Resurrection in WB. And then they went to Holy Trinity. Once again small world. My family were Carpatho-Rusyns(Lemkos) not Russian but attended that church because they were Greek Catholic in the old country but switched once they got here. Long story! I want to hit bars, and restaurants too! And do more historical things and it seems Sitka and Ketchikan have that. Thanks again! Natalie