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Which Cruise Line is Best for Alaska Cruises?

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The Bargain Chasing Tourist
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Creator's Key Takeaways

I am proof that you can love many different cruise lines for different reasons.

Princess Cruises is facing off with Royal Caribbean.

The highlight of the dining experience on the Quantum of the Seas was eating at Chops Grill, which was hands down the best meal and service of the entire week.

I think Royal Caribbean has the best entertainment across all the cruise lines, and in Alaska, it was no different.

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Compare the Alaska experiences offered by Princess and Royal Caribbean to decide which cruise line is the right fit for your Alaskan cruise.
βœ“Consider the food options, as Princess has a special Alaska menu and Royal Caribbean's main dining room may be lackluster.
βœ“Look at the ship's structure and public areas for viewing Alaska's nature, as Royal Caribbean has Florida ceiling windows while Princess has mostly outdoor viewing areas.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhich cruise line is best for Alaska cruises?
QWhat are the differences between Princess Cruises and Royal Caribbean for an Alaska experience?

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Princess Cruises vs Royal Caribbean β€” which one is the better Alaska cruise experience? I sailed on both Discovery Princess and Quantum of the Seas to Alaska. In this video, I compare the Alaska experiences offered by Princess and Royal Caribbean, so you can decide which cruise line is the right fit for your Alaskan cruise. My video about Royal Caribbean's Key VIP program: https://youtu.be/GqQLmBax6yw Print my Alaska Cruise Packing List here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ljWUC4f4LEO0bXJoto27LkECFqolEmll/view?usp=sharing 🚒Join my cruise newsletter and get my collection of printable PDFs--Packing Lists for Caribbean and Alaska cruises, Cruise Countdown checklist, Cruise Duck Tags, Savings Challenge and more--all FREE! Click here: https://thebargainchasingtourist.kit.com🚒 #AlaskaCruise #royalcaribbean #discoveryprincess #quantumoftheseas Check out my cruise essentials: (As an Amazon affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases) Hurley rain poncho: https://amzn.to/4cyYs8G Calvin Klein women's jacket: https://amzn.to/431CitU Hue Leggings: https://amzn.to/42TRc4k Women's Tunic Sweater: https://amzn.to/44KYvxE Spanx leggings: https://amzn.to/3EHVWls Jbu water-resistant boots: https://amzn.to/3GpHwXy White beanie with pompom: https://amzn.to/3RGqIhE Hot Feet insulated socks: https://amzn.to/4ezB7pq Kids' Insulated socks: https://amzn.to/3yTAOFJ Lightweight binoculars: https://amzn.to/3SgC4cP MusicCozy bluetooth sleep headphones: https://amzn.to/4cShibC Apple AirTags: https://amzn.to/44qW2Xt Waterproof backpack: https://amzn.to/3LB9xed Magnetic heavy duty hooks: https://amzn.to/3zK2tcn Related videos: Alaska Packed vs Wore: https://youtu.be/LpjsA5XtUmw Alaska Cruise outfits 2025: https://youtu.be/trJJaotugEQ Embark Day: https://youtu.be/-56q_upw7cs Sea Day 1: https://youtu.be/VqTcJYHP7Bs Ketchikan: https://youtu.be/v6OmknrsCGs Juneau: https://youtu.be/Jv67DEg7Ho8 Skagway: https://youtu.be/KO_N9aVd9aA Sea Day 2: https://youtu.be/mY-bGFNnvKQ Victoria: https://youtu.be/oUfwzB6erSg Seattle: https://youtu.be/_jKm7FNtHZo 0:00 Intro 0:40 Cruise price comparison 1:16 Is comparing Royal to Princess even fair? 1:39 Cruise food comparison 2:04 Princess Cruises included food review 2:36 Royal Caribbean food review 3:00 Chops Grille 3:47 What is Your Favorite Ship for Alaska? 3:51 Ship Design comparison 4:02 Discovery Princess ship design 4:58 Quantum of the Seas ship design 5:33 Quantum Class ships’ activities for Alaska cruises 6:52 Princess Cruises Alaska immersion 7:26 Entertainment review 8:02 What cruise line is right for you?