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CRUISE TIPS! Star Princess vs Smaller Ships: Which Is Better for Alaska?

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👁️ 3K views📅 1 weeks ago⏱️ 11:31
What This Creator Said
Creator Had Mixed FeelingsShip Comparison🥈Expert Creator
❤️ Best for CoupleAlaska · SummerFrom SeattleVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

We have been here on the beautiful Star Princess this week, round trip from Seattle to Alaska, and we have thoroughly enjoyed our cruise.

If you think you're going to be able to have enough Wi-Fi to do anything, even if you've got the plus or premier package with the fast Wi-Fi, you're not going to be able to do what you expect.

I'm not going to take this ship to Alaska again because um I need to work when I'm out and about.

Everything is going well. We absolutely love the Star Princess. But... I'm really going to hesitate taking her in the summertime when kids are out of school.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Check if the ship's itinerary includes Glacier Bay, as the newest large ships may not visit it.
Consider ship size if you need reliable Wi-Fi for work, as large ships with many families experience significant slowdowns.
Be prepared for longer walks from the pier to town centers on larger ships.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Itinerary differencesPay close attention to whether the sailing includes Glacier Bay, as not all Alaska cruises are the same.
Ship size vs. Port accessIf you want to be right in the heart of town when docking, consider a smaller ship.

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs the Star Princess or a smaller ship better for an Alaska cruise?
QHow is the Wi-Fi on the Star Princess?
QWhat are the differences between large and small ships in Alaska regarding ports and itineraries?

Topics Covered

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Port Highlights

Juneau
Top: Dawes Glacier boat excursion
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Skagway1 Sad Bacon
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YouTube Video Description

We're checking in from onboard Star Princess after spending the week sailing through beautiful Alaska. One question keeps coming up... Would I choose Princess' newest and largest ship—or one of the smaller Princess ships—for my next Alaska cruise? The answer surprised even me. In this update I'll share: the advantages of Star Princess why families may absolutely love this ship why smaller ships still have some important advantages what happened with the Wi-Fi during our cruise and what I'll personally choose for future Alaska sailings. If you're trying to decide which Princess ship is right for Alaska, I hope this helps! God bless, Allison --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Our email address: letsgotraveltips@gmail.com 🛳️ Join us on our Upcoming Group Cruises: https://letsgotraveltips.com/upcoming-group-cruises/ 📟 Our Website: https://letsgotraveltips.com/ Thank you for watching Let’s Go! Travel Tips as we share the latest Cruise News Today, cruise travel tips, and insights from destinations around the world—from Alaska and the Caribbean to Europe, including the Mediterranean, Antarctica, the Baltic, British Isles, Norway, and beyond. We invite you to share your experiences in the comments so we can all learn how to make the most of our cruise vacations. Thank you, and God bless you! 🏪 Our Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/letsgotraveltips 🏪 Our Merch Store: https://lets-go-travel-tips.creator-spring.com/ 👚 YouTube Merchandise: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPjiUpsyS8nnLlSSAWH5oHA/store 🚶‍♂️ Walkabout Videos: https://www.youtube.com/@majestimundo 📃 Cruise Packing Lists: https://www.etsy.com/shop/HazelnutPrintCo/?section_id=38505690 📷 Share your travel photos in our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/letsgotraveltips === CONTACT INFO === ✉ USPS Mail: PO Box 50474, Provo, UT 84605 ✉ Email: letsgotraveltips@gmail.com 📟 Website: https://letsgotraveltips.com/ 👍 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/letsgotraveltips 👍 Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/letsgotraveltips 👩‍🏫 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letsgotraveltips #cruisenews #cruisetips #letsgotraveltips #cruiseupdates #cruisetravel