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

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Editorial Summary

The creators provide a comprehensive review of the Majestic Princess during its return to Alaskan waters. The review covers various aspects of the ship including embarkation processes, onboard amenities, dining options, and entertainment. The creators note that while the ship's pools were somewhat small, the weather in Alaska made them less essential. They describe a range of dining experiences, noting that while the main dining room was average, specialty restaurants like the Crown Grill and casual venues like Alfredo's Pizzeria were highlights. The review also details the ship's entertainment, which included production shows, headliner acts, and various game shows. The creators spent time exploring ports of call in Juneau, Skagway, and Ketchikan, as well as experiencing scenic cruising in Glacier Bay. They highlight specific excursions such as whale watching in Juneau and bear watching in Ketchikan, though they note that wildlife sightings were inconsistent. Ultimately, the creators conclude that the cruise delivered a memorable experience with activities catering to many traveler types, finding the overall service and amenities met their expectations for a mega ship experience.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Majestic Princess
Solid Strip
All-time creator consensus for Majestic Princess
A Nibble

This review is more positive than the all-time creator consensus.

What This Creator Said
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❀️ Best for CoupleAlaska · Summer · 7 nightsFrom seattleVeteran Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

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

this is actually probably the best glacier viewing we've ever had

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

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

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Embarkation timing with late flight β€” Check in early for better boarding times; the process was smooth even with a 1 pm embarkation
Weather affecting pool use β€” Pools may be small, but on an Alaskan cruise, weather limits use; focus on other activities

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs Princess Cruises the best cruise line in Alaska?
QWhat is the experience like on a Princess Cruises Alaska cruise?
QHow does the dining, entertainment, and ports of call compare?

Topics Covered

Ship Condition2Β½ Happy BaconEntertainment Activities2Β½ Happy BaconDining MainΒ½ Happy BaconExcursions3 Happy BaconService Crew2 Happy BaconPool Deck1 Happy BaconEntertainment Shows2Β½ Happy BaconCabin Balcony1Β½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Juneau2Β½ Happy Bacon
Top: Whale Watching and Hike to Mendenhall Glacier
Ketchikan2 Happy Bacon
Top: Neets Bay Bear Watching Cruise
Skagway1Β½ Happy Bacon
Top: Bald Eagle Preserve in Haines
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