Alaska Cruises in August or September 2010
Apr 27th, 2010, 12:30 PM
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Alaska Cruises in August or September 2010
I've never done a cruise vacation but looking to try the Alaska Cruise either August or September 2010. It'll be 4 people going. We're all hoping to stay together in a room ;as we're all Sisters. I'm assuming that the Alaska Cruise is AI. I need help trying to figure out what type of room to get so I'll be fit all of us comfortable and what cruise line will be better for us. Something fun with some entrainment. We're not looking for girl gone wild cruises but something with a little fun. (when needed) . Are we all allowed to stay together? Any ideas suggestions would be help.
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Apr 27th, 2010, 01:08 PM
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A consideration when choosing your cruise - if you decide on going in September do it very early in the month. The weather can be great in Sept but I have been on two cruises in the latter half and had some bad weather. On the other hand August is a premium month so the ship would be more crowded and it will be a little more expensive.
Most cruise lines have plenty of cabins that will accommodate 4 people. They have two lower and two upper beds. It would be a little crowded and you may have fun trying to use the same bathroom.
I think Royal Caribbean would be the right line for you. It is a little livelier than Holland America and Celebrity but more upscale than NCL.
If you go to cruise.com you can actually go through the motions of picking the cruise right down to the cabin availability. Of course the extra two passengers travel at a discounted rate so depending on your budget you could opt for a small suite as the rate is a lot less for the extra two. Check that out as well. Just add the total and divide by 4 and it may not be that expensive.
When you decide - and you are choosing a cabin - look at the deckplan and try to get close to a public restroom - it helps to have the extra bathroom close by!!!!
I am sure you will all have a wonderful time. If you have anymore questions just post again.
Most cruise lines have plenty of cabins that will accommodate 4 people. They have two lower and two upper beds. It would be a little crowded and you may have fun trying to use the same bathroom.
I think Royal Caribbean would be the right line for you. It is a little livelier than Holland America and Celebrity but more upscale than NCL.
If you go to cruise.com you can actually go through the motions of picking the cruise right down to the cabin availability. Of course the extra two passengers travel at a discounted rate so depending on your budget you could opt for a small suite as the rate is a lot less for the extra two. Check that out as well. Just add the total and divide by 4 and it may not be that expensive.
When you decide - and you are choosing a cabin - look at the deckplan and try to get close to a public restroom - it helps to have the extra bathroom close by!!!!
I am sure you will all have a wonderful time. If you have anymore questions just post again.
Apr 27th, 2010, 03:05 PM
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If limited funds, I would rather stay in cheaper cabins, but no more then 2 people. The reason is, one restroom - if somebody's in the shower, all have to wait. Only one can put on makeup. And the cabins are so small, 4 people will be very uncomfortable, getting on each other nerves.
If only you have enough money, get 2 adjoining cabins.
If only you have enough money, get 2 adjoining cabins.
Apr 29th, 2010, 07:38 PM
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We did Alaska in September and had great weather. However, cruise prior and after us had rain most every day, so it is hard to tell what you might get.
I would check the prices on little larger cabins. The prices on balcony cabins has come down a lot. The extra room for four in a cabin would be welcome.
We have only shared a cabin with another couple once and we had a suite with fold out couch and huge balcony. I would never do it again.
To keep cost down and have more space see if you can get one outside cabin and an inside cabin directly across the hall. That way you can hang out together with the view and still have two bathrooms and some alone space.
We did that once with a group of 10 couples and found that we had the doors proped opened and took over the hallway as our own gathering space.
I would check the prices on little larger cabins. The prices on balcony cabins has come down a lot. The extra room for four in a cabin would be welcome.
We have only shared a cabin with another couple once and we had a suite with fold out couch and huge balcony. I would never do it again.
To keep cost down and have more space see if you can get one outside cabin and an inside cabin directly across the hall. That way you can hang out together with the view and still have two bathrooms and some alone space.
We did that once with a group of 10 couples and found that we had the doors proped opened and took over the hallway as our own gathering space.
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I don't recommend past the first week of Sept, unless significantly discounted. That timeframe is the worse potential of the season.
There aren't any "party" ships sailing Alaska and the enterainment is way down the pole on Alaska itineraries. There is much less going on on all the lines. What may be important is to consider a cruiseline with a ship naturalist. HAL and Princess always have them.
I suggest you FIND out about Alaska and do your homework, before you start jumping into random bookings. Research Alaska ports, there are only 6 on the Inside Passage, learn about routes, glacier differences.
When you do start looking for a ship, look at time in ports, glacier, route, price. Budget for costly tours, you get only half a trip without them.
There aren't any "party" ships sailing Alaska and the enterainment is way down the pole on Alaska itineraries. There is much less going on on all the lines. What may be important is to consider a cruiseline with a ship naturalist. HAL and Princess always have them.
I suggest you FIND out about Alaska and do your homework, before you start jumping into random bookings. Research Alaska ports, there are only 6 on the Inside Passage, learn about routes, glacier differences.
When you do start looking for a ship, look at time in ports, glacier, route, price. Budget for costly tours, you get only half a trip without them.
