I'm in the early stages of planning a family (2 adults, 10 yo, 12 yo) cruise and tour to Alaska. Does anyone have any feedback regarding if one of these itineraries is better than the other, please? Or perhaps some pros/cons to share.
Option A, NCL Bliss, AFT (pre cruisetour Fairbanks/Denali/Anchorage) Ports: Seattle, Sitka 11-6, Juneau 7-1:30, Endicott Arms/Dawes, Icy Strait Point 7-3, Ketchikan 6:30-1:15, Victoria 8p-11:59p), Depart Seattle
Option B, NCL Jewel FWD (pre cruisetour Fairbanks/Denali/Talkeenta) Ports: Seward, Hubbard Glacier, Icy Strait Point 9-6, Juneau 7a-8p, Skagway 7-5, Ketchikan 1-8, Inside Passage, Depart Vancouver
We are not going to do anything physically adventurous. A mild, long hike is doable, but nothing requiring strength/balance. I know the ships are night and day but would appreciate any feedback if one itinerary is "better" than the other. I'd love to hear others' feelings on these ports/land stops. (In terms of land tours, it'll be our first time exploring Alaska and I am choosing to be carted around/not think over freedom to explore. I'm the planner of the family and want to go with the flow and not do the herding of the children/husband). Thank you!