Celebrity or Princess for Alaska? Here's Our Dilemma
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Do we choose a cruise line that arguably best for Alaska, or the cruise line that might provide the better overall on board experience.
Princess offers incredible Alaskan experience. Expertise? Yeah. And Celebrity offers an upscale onboard experience.
The ship feels more modern. The atmosphere feels more upscale. The dining is usually excellent.
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We weren't planning an Alaska cruise this year... and then everything changed. After finding an unexpected Alaska sailing, we suddenly found ourselves facing a decision we never expected to make: Celebrity or Princess? On one side is Celebrity Solstice, a ship we know well after sailing her through Vietnam and Thailand and experiencing her famous Penthouse Suite. On the other is Princess Cruises, a cruise line many travelers consider the gold standard for Alaska. In this video, we're comparing what matters most for an Alaska cruise: 🚢 Ship experience 🏔️ Glacier viewing 🍽️ Dining 🛏️ Accommodations 🐋 Wildlife opportunities 📍 Alaska itineraries 💰 Overall value We also discuss the recent Celebrity Solstice refurbishment and whether it changes the equation for Alaska travelers. The problem is... we still can't decide. If you've sailed Alaska on either Princess or Celebrity, we need your help. 👇 Tell us in the comments: Would you choose Princess or Celebrity for Alaska — and why? 00:00 We Need Your Help 01:40 Why Alaska Is Different 02:16 Princess: The Alaska Expert 03:06 Celebrity: The Luxury Choice 04:01 Celebrity Solstice Refurbishment 04:54 Food Showdown 07:17 Alaska Scenery Debate 08:16 Why We're Still Undecided 10:18 Princess or Celebrity? #AlaskaCruise #CelebrityCruises #PrincessCruises #CelebritySolstice #AlaskaTravel #CruiseTips #CruiseLife #CruisingAlaska #TravelCouple #KRTravelJourneys