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Thank you!!! Looks like we might be okay. We’re in C701.

I just booked a Caribe balcony for 2023 Alaska on the Sapphire because I heard they are the best.

@Ashland - Thank you so much! Excited to look into your excursion recommendations. I've heard great things about ISP's zipline; that's definitely going on the list! @cw2go - Your enthusiasm here is contagious!! Thank you for your excitement, Patty! A glacier hike in Juneau sounds AMAZING. I also appreciate the clothing recommendations 🙂 and I will definitely make sure to bring binoculars! @Crew News - Just...wow. Those pictures are stunning. You're making me want to upgrade my camera. If I saw otters and baby eagles I would be the happiest girl in the world so I'll definitely look into the Sitka Otters, raptors, and bears excursion. Thanks again for all of your help.

Thank you, thank you! I really appreciate the tips. I just tagged you in another post so feel free to ignore that one unless you have anything additional to add. Yes, fingers crossed for great weather for both of us!

Hello all! My fiancé and I just booked an 11-day Alaska cruise in May on the Sapphire Princess for our honeymoon. We are so excited. I've done a lot of research and I realize that a lot of people don't recommend going to Alaska in the spring, but this is the only time that would work with our schedules. It's already booked, so if possible, I would prefer to hear some tips on how to make this the best experience possible and NOT why we shouldn't go then. 😀 For those that have been to Alaska earlier in the season - do you have any recommendations? (Besides bundling up to stay warm!) I'd love any recommendations you have for excursions, etc, during this time specifically. I love animals but I hear it's too early for a lot of the wildlife. We were considering doing a whale watching excursion in Icy Straight Point, but is May too early to see whales? Itinerary: Vancouver *Hubbard Glacier Icy Straight Point Juneau Skagway *Glacier Bay Sitka Ketchikan @Crew News, tagging you here because you helped us make this decision and I'd love your insight. Thanks in advance!

Hi everyone - just an update! We've booked an 11-day Alaska cruise on the Sapphire Princess. We're going in early May - which we realize will most likely be very cold! But this is the only time that works for us and @Crew News made it sound so lovely we couldn't pass it up!! Thanks so much for everyone's help!!

Thank you! I will definitely dive into this!

You have 100% sold me on Alaska with this post. Sounds absolutely amazing. I'd much rather have an adventure; Bill would honestly love relaxing on a beach, but he has also mentioned Alaska in the past so I think I can talk him into it. 😁 Thanks so much for your input!

VERY helpful; thank you! The search feels overwhelming with so many variables.

Thank you so much, crystalspin! Yeah, I think that's what we're trying to balance. We prioritize good food and a classy experience, and neither of us mind being around an older crowd at all, but we also like to enjoy a fun evening out! We're in Texas - but I think the ships from Galveston mainly go around the Caribbean, and Bill wouldn't mind that, but it's not really what I want. We wouldn't mind flying anywhere in the US (also open to flying elsewhere, but with budget in mind this would probably be best). That's one reason we were looking at Alaska...a roundtrip from Seattle would be pretty convenient and we could spend a few days there as well. I've never been to Seattle OR Alaska.

Essiesmom, thank you! I did NOT realize that there was a Honeymoon forum! I will definitely take a look. I just gravitated here to the First Time Cruisers board because I felt pretty clueless. Would love a smaller vessel for sure, if it works out. I will look into Windstar and the Yacht Club on MSC. We might consider a river cruise but I'd prefer to get out of the states. We loved Oceania and Regent, but also would prefer something with a LITTLE more night life if possible...

My fiancé and I are looking for a cruise for our honeymoon and I'd love some input. Back story...we both used to work on cruise ships as musicians (but we've never cruised as a guest). That's actually how we met. I was a singer and he was the bass player in the orchestra on a Regent ship. We've both worked on Regent, Oceania, NCL, and he did Celebrity before me. We're in our late 30s and like to have fun, stay out...but also don't really want to be around a bunch of kids for our honeymoon (even though we love them!). The big NCL ships were not the best for either of us. I don't love big crowds. We're both foodies. He wouldn't mind chilling on a beach but that's not my ideal...I'd rather go have adventures in cool places that we wouldn't get to see otherwise. I love travel. This is important: We're both willing to compromise on all points. Budget is somewhat flexible, but we're trying to keep the cost down as much as we can. I want a room with a balcony. We're looking at May 2023, but again, we're flexible. Any thoughts on where to start our search would be AMAZING! Should we be looking at Holland America, Celebrity? Princess? Itinerary - thinking Alaska, Eastern Caribbean.....SO open to other ideas! Thank you all so much!