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" What's sunshine coast accommodation the real difference between a Holland America and a Princess Cruise Tour of Alaska? " My husband and I are considering taking an 11 or 12 day 'Denali National sunshine coast accommodation Park' cruise tour with either sunshine coast accommodation 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 brand their rail travel, expressing that they are "exclusive", the McKinley Explorer, for Holland and the Denali Express for Princess. Is there an advantage to doing the rail by Princess over Holland America? We also noticed that, for what looks like a similar cruise vacation, it costs much more on Holland America, costing almost $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 sunshine coast accommodation 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 between Princess Cruises and Holland America, not only on price but amenities as well? OK, here's what you need to know before you go....
Each cruise line's ships that sail Alaska have a "personality" of their own and you should sunshine coast accommodation review the amenities, onboard programs, entertainment and dining options to decide sunshine coast accommodation which cruise ship best fits your lifestyle. sunshine coast accommodation Holland America tends to attract a more "senior" traveler, while Princess sunshine coast accommodation tends to attract travelers of all ages, especially middle age couples and families.
When it comes to choosing a cruise ship to sail Alaska, the difference between seeing Alaska and understanding Alaska is what the cruise line brings to life , while onboard. Onboard enrichment programs introduce sunshine coast accommodation 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 sunshine coast accommodation enjoy the entertainment of an Alaskan storyteller. And in Ketchikan, a U.S. Forest sunshine coast accommodation 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 from the National Park Service will board the cruise ship to serve as tour guides and answer questions sunshine coast accommodation about this national treasure. Rangers also 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 sunshine coast accommodation like fresh Alaskan sunshine coast accommodation Seafood. You will also 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 sunshine coast accommodation Bay Gala Buffet are highlights of your Alaska cruise. Or indulge in a romantic Glacier 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 begin. So, travel time is significantly reduced. If you are headed direct to Denali sunshine coast accommodation and will not be visiting Anchorage, Princess offers a real exclusive: "Direct-to-the-Wilderness® Alaska Rail Service".
Princess Cruises exclusive Direct-to-the-Wilderness service allows you to step off your cruise ship in Whittier onto the Princess rail service cars and arrive at their Princess Wilderness Lodge that same afternoon. Or, on southbound itineraries, guests leave the Denali area and board the train for a direct link to your awaiting cruise ship in Whittier. Because fewer transfers and less time waiting makes for a more relaxing and hassle-free trip, Princess exclusive cruise ship-rail-lodge sunshine coast accommodation connection takes you straight to Denali sunshine coast accommodation National Park. While others like Royal Caribbean, Celebrity and Holland America are still in transit, you'll be enjoying more time 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 arrive at Denali that same day ready to experience sunshine coast accommodation 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 important to you. Then consider Princess Cruises. It could mean more time to sit by the fire, linger over grilled salmon and soak up the comfort and luxury of Princess Cruises, Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge and the Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge. A word about the train. If 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 sunshine coast accommodation travel together on the same train. The train's engine is operated by the Alaska Railroad, which "pulls" the private rail cars of Princess, Holland sunshine coast accommodation 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 and commentary along the way.
With Princess, you can choose your own park tour! Most Princess sunshine coast accommodation Alaska land and sea vacations include a tour through the park, plus Princess offers the flexibility to choose your preferred experience from three unique tour options. Park tour options include: Denali Natural History Tour, Tundra Wilderness Tour and Kantishna Experience. Your itinerary and time constraints may limit your options.
Where you stay in Alaska may matter to you. Both Holland America and Princess offer lodges and hotels in Anchorage, Fairbanks, and Denali. Princess also offers accommodations at Cooper River and Kenai. There are differences between the two cruise sunshine coast accommodation lines. First, Princess owns their own lodges. ( visit www.princesslodges.com ) So, the hotel/lodge staff are employees of Princess. sunshine coast accommodation This is important, sunshine coast accommodation for seamless continuity of service. Holland America and the other cruise lines, contract out hotel space for their guests.
Getting sunshine coast accommodation around Alaska, with the exception of the rail services sunshine coast accommodation provided, is by motorcoach. Grayline of Alaska provides sunshine coast accommodation the bus transportation for Holland America. Princess provides its own transportation. Both offer driver/guide commentary along the way.
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