jaylay

Earlier the better for us. We like to get our lunch before the masses hit the dining rooms.

We've only cruised Princess. But once we find a destination that Princess doesnt do that other lines will do we will not hesitate to try another line out.

Like others have mentioned, midship gives you less boat movement but that is debateable.

If its youre first time to Alaska then try to get a Balcony and get one high up.

I would think you would want to try to avoid Deck 7 and 8 as thats where all the happenings is at noice may be an issue. Of course I have no experience in that as ive always been up higher.

Enjoy your cruise!

Going to Alaska in two weeks for the 3rd time and all on Princess ... like what others have said, check out the itineraries and ports and see what you like to do for excursions. Then choose the ship and keep prices in mind. Were in our 30s and love cruising and love Princess. We also like the not so wild atmosphere Princess has thats why we have stuck with them. We like it quiet! :D

if youre looking for whales then i must add we do have lots here in Hawaii ... come on down! :D

Bring the baby ... like many have said, infants can be found on all cruises. My wife and I are loyal to Princess and we just had our first child. He will be 15 months when he takes his first cruise on Princess to Alaska in May 2015. But unlike you, this will be our third time there. So we have seen it all. This will be just a vacation from staying home. This isnt for our boy, its for us. We just love having him along.

We just thought of the easier cruise destinations where we can manage on our selves at port instead of taking long excursions.

In Sept. 2015 we will take him to the Canada/New England cruise but of course this will also be our third time there.

We just love to cruise, especially with Princess.

Take your baby and enjoy ...