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Princess Cruises Alaska Cruise Review 2023 | Is Princess Really the Best Cruise Line in Alaska?

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❤️ Best for CoupleAlaska · Summer · 7 nightsFrom SeattleVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

we've been on over 40 cruises most of them with contemporary cruise lines and overall we would rate the main dining room as pretty average

the international cafe was certainly undermanned at the beginning of the cruise with long queues and weights of over 30 minutes from morning coffee

majestic princess delivered a memorable alaska cruise with various activities that cater to all types of travelers

we really enjoyed our shore restrictions they were mostly efficiently run and did include everything in the description

Creator's Tips & Advice

Book excursions through the cruise line if unsure about private options
Use the Medallion app for easy check-in and boarding time selection
Take advantage of the flexible dining option to pre-book reservations

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Embarkation timing with late flightCheck in early for better boarding time; port process was efficient even with late arrival
Weather affecting pool usePools are small but less relevant on Alaskan cruises; focus on indoor venues

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs Princess Cruises the best cruise line in Alaska?
QWhat is the dining experience like on Princess Cruises?
QHow is the service and entertainment on a Princess Alaska cruise?

Topics Covered

Dining MainMehDining Specialty2½ Happy BaconDining Buffet1½ Happy BaconEntertainment Shows2 Happy BaconExcursions2½ Happy BaconValue Pricing3 Happy BaconPool Deck1 Happy BaconCabin Balcony1½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Juneau2½ Happy Bacon
Top: Whale Watching and Mendenhall Glacier Hike
Ketchikan2 Happy Bacon
Top: Neets Bay Bear Watching Cruise
Skagway1½ Happy Bacon
Top: Bald Eagle Preserve in Haines
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YouTube Video Description

Here is our honest Princess Cruises Alaska Cruise Review! Subscribe to the Eat Sleep Cruise YouTube Channel if you love to travel and cruise the world! https://www.youtube.com/c/EatSleepCruise1?sub_confirmation=1 We are back from the first Princess Cruises Alaska cruise of 2021. This Majestic Princess Alaska cruise included 3 ports of call and a day in Glacier Bay National Park. Of course, we want to share the entire experience with you in our exclusive Princess Cruises Alaska cruise review. If you enjoy the video, please make sure to give it a BIG THUMBS UP! ------Princess Cruises Alaska Cruises Review 2023----- 0:00 Introduction 0:45 Embarkation 1:50 Disembarkation 2:20 Pool Deck 3:45 Service 5:00 Daily Activities 5:50 Main Dining 6:50 Specialty Dining 7:40 Casual Dining 9:30 Entertainment 10:30 Nightlife 11:35 Bars and Lounges 12:35 Stateroom 13:35 Ports of Call ------Princess Cruises Alaska Cruise Review 2023------ While Princess normally has several ships cruising in Alaska, there is only one ship in 2023. Majestic Princess is offering Princess Alaska cruises from Seattle sailing 7-night roundtrip itineraries. Embarkation and disembarkation on the ship was relatively smooth. With the Medallion technology, we were able to board the vessel with no issues. Likewise, we were off the ship and in a taxi to the airport in about 20 minutes on the morning of our departure. Princess Alaska cruises offer a great mix of onboard activities, amenities, and dining for all types of travelers. In our Princess Alaska cruise review, we detail our experiences from the line's first sailing in 16 months. Majestic Princess features two outdoor pools and whirlpools. There is an indoor pool in the Hollywood Pool Club as well. When not ashore, cruisers can also engage in a number of activities. From trivia and competitions, to a full sports deck, to engaging enrichment talks, there was plenty to do during our Majestic Princess Alaska cruise. Some of our favorite dining options on the ship were the casual eats. We were big fans of the International Café. Open 24 hours a day, this venue was our go-to for snacks during the morning and afternoon, as well as our regular coffee fix. We also loved Alfredo's Pizzeria. Now we know why Princess Cruises is often voted as having the best pizza at sea! We dined at two specialty restaurants as well, Crown Grill and Bistro Sur La Mer. The World Fresh Marketplace is your typical cruise ship buffet slightly modified due to health and safety protocols. Unfortunately, main dining room did not live up to the Princess Cruises reputation. The food and the service were both inconsistent. For entertainment, the Princess Theater offered a different show each evening. The two production shows were rather typical for a cruise. For headliner acts, there was a soprano soloist, two comedians, a magician, and a pianist. In the evenings, there was also live music at several venues including the Piazza and the Vista Lounge. There were regular game shows and hosted events each evening in Princess Live as well. We really enjoyed attending these game shows. On Majestic Princess, there are several bars and lounges. Among our favorites was the Crown Grill Bar. This martini bar included several distinct drinks you couldn't get anywhere else on the ship, like my favorite sidecar. In this Princess Alaska cruise review, we detail our experiences at the ports of call as well. In Juneau, we took a whale watching tour which was coupled with a Mendenhall Glacier nature walk. In Skagway, we booked an all day excursion to the Haines Bald Eagle Preserve. Likewise, in Ketchikan, we decided on another wildlife excursion with a bear watching cruise in Neets Bay. Let us know in the comments section if you have any questions about this first Princess Cruises Alaska cruise for 2021! If there is anything left unanswered, we will try our best to cover it. ------Read our Complete Princess Alaska Cruise Review on the Blog ------ https://eatsleepcruise.com/majestic-princess-alaska-cruise-review/ ------TRENDING VIDEOS FROM EAT SLEEP CRUISE------ Was it Any Good? Celebrity Edge Cruise Review 2021: https://youtu.be/BcqCvud1CmY Complete Guide to Norwegian Prima: https://youtu.be/Vl14X3RnBkY Top Alaska Cruise Ships: https://youtu.be/rbMHoroChL0 Top New Cruise Ships 2021: https://youtu.be/XtqW0X5GrGE Make sure to SUBSCRIBE to our channel above to get the latest cruise tips, cruise reviews, packing guides, port guides, travel tips, and more. Join us on Social Media as we “Sea the World, One Port at a Time.” Instagram: https://instagram.com/EatSleepCruise Facebook: https://facebook.com/EatSleepCruise Twitter: https://twitter.com/EatSleepCruise Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/EatSleepCruise Some Promotional Video Courtesy: Princess Cruises Royalty-Free Music Courtesy: https://www.epidemicsound.com/ #AlaskaCruises #PrincessCruises #PrincessAlaskaCruises