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[Trudey]

My husband and I are thinking of going on an Alaskan Cruise next year and I would appreciate your recommendations of a cruiseline. Also, which itinerary is best...inside passage, outside passage, glaciers etc.? I have sailed on Carnival, Norweigan, Holland America and Royal Caribbean many years ago but I don't know what any of them are like now. We are in our 50's and prefer not to cruise with a lot of kids. TIA!

[I am still oxox]

Both Holland America and RCCL cater to an more mature crowd

I have taken Norweign and Carnival and will never take either line again

[GracieB]

Princess caters to an older crowd. Inside passage is smoother. If you can swing it, sail from San Francisco. It is a 10 or 11 voyage and sailing under the Golden gate is breathtaking. I have been to Alaska 4 times...all on princess.

[IamMrsG]

We did a Princess combined cruise/land tour. It was a fantastic trip.

[Sunniegirl]

I've also been on Princess and we had a fantastic time. We actually did 3 days land tours on Princess properties - it was fantastic. Then took the train to the ship - we had a mini suite with balcony - it was a great way to see the glacier's and the ports. We flew in and out of Seattle. Our cruise ended in Vancouver and then they had a bus take us to Seattle airport. Have a wonderful time.....

[vickie25]

Another vote for Princess. I did a 3 week land/cruise tour package. First week in Canada, then the cruise, then 1 week Alaska. Part of that was taking the train. It was a memorable trip.

[Trudey]

Thank you! I live on the east coast, so we'll have to fly cross-country no matter which city we depart from. Since I've never been to Seattle, that may be a good option for us. I think 7 nights is my maximum on a ship.

[Kachina624]

Pick a cruise line that goes to Glacier Bay, which is a must-see. Only a limited number of ships can enter the bay each day. Many do not go there for that reason. If you pick a time before or after school starts, you'll avoid kids on all of the cruises. I'd also sign up for the side train trip to Denali National Park, another must-see.

[vickie25]

On 9/12/2014 kachina624 said: Pick a cruise line that goes to Glacier Bay, which is a must-see. Only a limited number of ships can enter the bay each day. Many do not go there for that reason. If you pick a time before or after school starts, you'll avoid kids on all of the cruises. I'd also sign up for the side train trip to Denali National Park, another must-see.

I agree. We sprung for an outside suite so we could go to our balcony when we were in Glacier Bay as topside was very crowded. And seeing Denali is a must.

[KathyPet]

Holland America is a nice line. They cater to a older demographic. If you don't want a lot of kids then don't go in the summer from the end of May-August