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My husband and I are considering taking an 11 or 12 day Denali National Park cruise tour with either Holland America or Princess Cruises. Both cruise lines itinerary are very similar 7 night cruise including visiting Glacier Bay, a Tundra Wilderness tour of Denali National Park, a night in Fairbanks, and 2 nights in Denali. However the cruise lines grade their rail travel, expressing that they are exclusive , the McKinley builders virtual tour lexington ky homes Explorer, for Holland and the Denali Express for Princess. Is there an advantage to doing the rail by Princess by Holland America?
We plus noticed that, for what looks like a similar cruise vacation, it costs much more on Holland America, costing nearly $1300 more per person for a verandah ( balcony ) cabin vs. Princess balcony that sells for around $2500 per person. My husband thinks we can even get a suite for less that Holland America charges.
What do we need to know before we choose which cruise line to see Alaska? Could you explain why there is such a difference amoung Princess Cruises and Holland America, not only on price but amenities as well?
The Cruise Ships That Sail Alaska Each cruise line s ships that sail Alaska have a personality of their own and you should review the amenities, onboard programs, entertainment and dining options to decide which cruise ship best fits your lifestyle. Holland America tends to attract a more senior traveler, while Princess tends to attract travelers of all ages, particularly middle age couples and families. When it comes to choosing a cruise ship to sail Alaska, the difference amoung seeing Alaska and understanding Alaska is what the cruise line brings to life , while onboard. Onboard enrichment programs introduce the real Alaska for a personalized perspective of America s last frontier. As an example, Princess cruises brings aboard speakers to share their Alaska adventures, such as the grueling 1,100-mile Iditarod sled dog race. In Skagway, you ll enjoy the entertainment of an Alaskan storyteller. And in Ketchikan, a U.S. Forest Service naturalist will present a program about the largest forest in the country, Tongass National Forest. Alaska s intriguing flora, fauna and geology come to life by the full-time onboard naturalists who sails with you the entire length of the cruise. While in Glacier Bay National Park, rangers builders virtual tour lexington ky homes from the National Park Service will board the cruise ship to serve as tour guides and reply questions about that national treasure. Rangers additionally lead our Junior Ranger and Teen Explorer programs in Glacier Bay, which teach kids about the wildlife and scenery in a fun and entertaining way.
Dining onboard spotlights local specialties like fresh Alaskan Seafood. You will additionally like the Taste of Alaska Buffet, a festive on-deck Fish Barbeque and a Reindeer Chili and Rockfish Chowder Cook-Off. The Chef s Alaskan Dinner and Glacier Bay Gala Buffet are highlights of your Alaska cruise. Or indulge in a romantic Glacier builders virtual tour lexington ky homes Bay Champagne Breakfast served on your own balcony onboard Princess Cruises.
First, Princess Cruises docks in Whittier, Holland America in Seward. Whittier is much closer to Anchorage, when most northbound cruise tours start. So, travel day is significantly reduced. whether you are headed direct to Denali and will not be visiting Anchorage, Princess offers a real exclusive: Direct-to-the-Wilderness® builders virtual tour lexington ky homes Alaska Rail Service .
Princess Cruises exclusive builders virtual tour lexington ky homes Direct-to-the-Wilderness service allows you to step off your cruise ship in Whittier onto the Princess rail service builders virtual tour lexington ky homes cars and reach at their Princess Wilderness Lodge that same afternoon. builders virtual tour lexington ky homes Or, on southbound itineraries, guests leave the Denali area and board the train for a direct builders virtual tour lexington ky homes link to your awaiting cruise ship in Whittier. considering fewer transfers and less day waiting makes for a more relaxing and hassle-free trip, Princess exclusive cruise ship-rail-lodge connection builders virtual tour lexington ky homes takes you straight to Denali National Park. While others like Royal Caribbean, Celebrity and Holland America are still in transit, you ll be enjoying more day at one of Princess two Denali area lodges. The connection is seamless. You step directly from your ship onto your waiting railcar. Sit back, read, chat, dine and marvel at the panoramic vistas from their domed observation lounge. You reach at Denali that same day ready to experience the wonders you ve traveled so far to see. If reaching your destination nearly a full day earlier than with any other cruise tour company is fundamental to you. thereupon consider Princess Cruises. It could mean more date to sit by the fire, linger by grilled salmon and soak up the comfort and luxury of Princess Cruises, Denali Princess Wilderness builders virtual tour lexington ky homes Lodge and the Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge.
A word about the train. whether the rail portion of your cruise tour departs from Anchorage, you will notice that Holland America s rail cars, marketed as the McKinley Explorer and Princess Cruises railcars marketed as McKinley Express actually travel together on the same train. The train s engine is operated builders virtual tour lexington ky homes by the Alaska Railroad, which pulls the private builders virtual tour lexington ky homes rail cars of Princess, Holland America and Royal Caribbean and Celebrity. So, for everyone the view out the window or on the observation decks is the same. There are some differences on the rail cars themselves, but each cruise line offers glass dome views, onboard dining options, expert guide service
With Princess, you can choose your own park tour! Most Princess Alaska land and sea vacations include a tour through the park, plus Princess offers the flexibility to choose your preferred experience from three strange tour options. Park tour options include: Denali Natural History Tour, Tundra Wilderness Tour and Kantishna Experience. Your itinerary and duration constraints may limit your options.
builders virtual tour lexington ky homes Where you stay in Alaska may matter to you. Both Holland America and Princess offer lodges and hotels in Anchorage, Fairbanks, and Denali. Princess plus offers accommodations at Cooper River and Kenai. There are differences amidst the two cruise lines. First, Princess builders virtual tour lexington ky homes owns their own lodges. ( visit www.princesslodges.com ) So, the hotel/lodge staff are employees of Princess. that is fundamental, for seamless continuity of service. Holland America builders virtual tour lexington ky homes and the other cruise lines, contract out hotel space for their guests. Getting around builders virtual tour lexington ky homes Alaska, with the exception of the rail services provided, is by motorcoach. Grayline of Alaska provides the bus transportation for Holland America. Princess provides its own transportation. Both offer driver/guide commentary along the way. For more knowledge builders virtual tour lexington ky homes and to compare Princess, Holland America, Royal Caribbean or Celebrity cruise tours of Alaska, visit Alaska Cruises Direct. www.alaskacruisesdirect.com