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Embark on an unforgettable Alaskan adventure aboard the magnificent Ruby Princess. As a member of the prestigious Princess Cruises fleet, the Ruby Princess stands as a testament to luxury and elegance. With a multitude of decks boasting meticulously designed plans, it accommodates a generous number of guests while ensuring ample space for relaxation and entertainment. The ship's expertly trained staff is dedicated to providing exceptional service, ensuring that every aspect of your journey exceeds expectations. At the heart of the vessel lies its main attraction, a stunning atrium, adorned with sparkling chandeliers and a grand staircase, setting the stage for an unforgettable voyage. Discover the wonders of the Last Frontier as Ruby Princess set sail from Vancouver in style and comfort aboard this remarkable vessel.

Princess Cruises' Alaskan voyages typically span seven to fourteen days, showcasing some of Alaska's most breathtaking destinations. Ports of call include scenic towns such as Skagway, Juneau, and Ketchikan, while cruisers also have the chance to marvel at natural wonders like Glacier Bay and College Fjord. Numerous shore excursions are available, offering experiences such as dog sledding, wildlife viewing, and cultural tours. With Princess Cruises, every day of your Alaskan journey presents a new opportunity for exploration and adventure.

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Almost every Ruby Princess cruise to Alaska includes a visit to a tidewater glacier, glaciers which flow into the ocean, often with powerful calving. The most popular destinations are Glacier Bay, Hubbard Glacier, Strait of Georgia, Tracy Arm. The cruises nearly all call at Ketchikan, Skagway or Juneau, with some rarer alternatives for Haines, Hoonah and Sitka. Find and plan your next 2024 Alaska cruise out of San Francisco, California; Seattle, Washington; Vancouver, British Columbia; Whittier, Alaska; with Ruby Princess.

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Why You Should Take a Ruby Princess Cruise to Alaska

If you are planning a cruise to Alaska for the 2017 cruise season, you will want to check out our latest guest post from cruise enthusiasts Steven and Patricia. They recently sailed on the Ruby

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If you are planning a cruise to Alaska for the 2019 cruise season, you will want to check out our latest guest post from cruise enthusiasts Steven and Patricia. They sailed on the Ruby Princess and are here to tell you Why You Should Take a Ruby Princess Cruise to Alaska. We loved hearing how their experience compared to our Celebrity Solstice cruise to Alaska  and our Norwegian Bliss Alaska Cruise . 

My wife Patricia and I had the pleasure of taking a 7 night Alaska Inside Passage trip on the beautiful Ruby Princess in July 2016. This cruise is roundtrip from Seattle with stops in Ketchikan, Juneau (with a morning cruise in Tracey Arm Fjord), Skagway, and a final stop in Victoria, British Columbia. With so many different cruise options in this region, here’s Why You Should Take a Ruby Princess Cruise to Alaska.

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The Ruby Princess is a sister ship to the Crown and Emerald Princess. She was launched in 2008 and recently underwent considerable refurbishment during a dry-dock visit. Honestly, Ruby looks brand new. The ship is one of the first Princess ships to be fitted with the amazing new Princess Comfort Beds and high-end linen, tons of new carpeting and furnishings in the public areas, and new sun loungers (Yes, you can still have some sun tanning time in Alaska!). 

Ruby is a large cruise ship, but unlike many of the new mega-ships, she has lots of open deck areas and 4 swimming pools including a lovely pool right at the back of the ship. Let’s not forget the hot tubs either…imagine yourself warm and cozy in a hot tub as you watch the incredible Alaskan scenery slide on by!

The Promenade Deck

Sadly, many new cruise ships have done away with the 360 degree wrap around Promenade Deck. Not so for Ruby. The Ruby Princess has a Promenade on deck 7 where you can spend the day in a comfy chair, watch the sunrise or sunset, or wander back and forth from bow to stern marveling at the views. This deck is perfect for Alaskan cruising where the weather can sometimes be unpredictable. 

The Promenade Deck is covered all the way around, so rain or shine, you will be protected from the elements as you sip your morning coffee or sunset cocktail. If you are like us and don’t like being cooped up inside a cruise ship gym, the Promenade Deck is also the perfect place for an early morning walk or jog to work off all those extra calories.

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The Sanctuary

High forward you will find The Sanctuary. As the name suggests, here you will find peace and tranquility as you relax in the most comfortable loungers at sea. The Sanctuary staff are fantastic and will pamper you with fresh towels, afternoon tea, and even a blanket if the weather gets a little chilly. The Sanctuary has covered and open areas, so it is very suitable for the changeable weather in Alaska. A morning or afternoon pass is just $20, or perhaps you’d rather spoil yourself with a $40 day pass and come and go as you please all day – perfect for a sea day.

Why You Should Take a Ruby Princess Cruise to Alaska

Bonus Tip – The Sanctuary has a special program for the Tracey Arm Fjord cruise morning. With this special package available for $60, you can pick your covered lounger looking out over the front of the ship at the amazing scenery. Blankets, coffee, hot chocolate, and breakfast are all included. Why huddle on your balcony or an open deck when you can be snug and warm and treated like royalty. Only 30 passes are sold per cruise, so if you are interested, go straight to The Sanctuary after you board in Seattle. We found it to be a great investment!

The Princess “North to Alaska” Program

Princess Cruises has a great program called “North to Alaska”. This program runs all week and immerses you in the Alaskan Experience. The program varies by cruise, but we were able to attend talks by locals on Native Alaskan culture, hear from an Iditarod dog sled racer, see Husky puppies, attend themed Alaskan parties and shows, and of course, enjoy Alaskan specialties while dining. During the Fjord cruising and while sailing out of Alaska, a local tour guide provides commentary on the open decks about the scenery, wildlife, and culture of Alaska.

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New on the Ruby Princess in 2016 is also a Totem Pole carving. When we cruised, the craftsman had just come on board and started a brand new Totem Pole. As the cruising season progresses, carving continues daily with the goal of a finished Totem Pole by the end of the season. We felt this was a really nice touch and was of great interest especially to the younger cruisers on board the Ruby Princess. Our only regret was not having enough time to soak in all the possibilities that the “North to Alaska” program offers.

Skagway and the White Pass Scenic Railroad

Shifting gears from Ruby Princess herself, let’s move onto the locations you will explore during your 7 day Inside Passage Cruise. Skagway was by far our favorite of the 4 ports. Make no mistake, Skagway is a small town, a very small town. You can explore downtown on foot in less than an hour, and we highly recommend doing so – lovely old restored buildings, stores with local goods, and a really nice brewery! ­­­­­­­­BUT the highlight of Skagway was the White Pass Scenic Railway. No words can describe this journey (4-8 hours depending on your choice of itinerary, as a combination of rail and road excursions are offered by the cruise line).

As Ruby Princess pulls into port in the early morning, the White Pass locomotive and beautifully restored carriages await you right next to the berth. We love railways, and there was something special about getting off the Ruby and onto a train parked alongside. Once you leave Skagway, the train huffs and puffs (well not really- it is a diesel not steam, but you get the picture) up the White Pass with absolutely stunning scenery all around and lots of photo opportunities for the railway enthusiasts. Watch out for the many trestle bridges, these make for fantastic photos.

Tip – You are allowed to stand on the small platforms at the front and back of each carriage (Do not cross between carriages, it is not safe!). On these platforms, you can feel the wind in your hair, the temperature changing, and can almost taste the smell of the pine forests! Patricia and I spent most of the journey ‘outside’. The White Pass Scenic Railway ranks very highly on our list of all-time favorite cruise ship excursions.

Skagway Sail Away

Being on an open deck during sail away from Skagway is a must. If you are lucky enough to have a balcony cabin, we apologize, but it will NOT be enough for this sail away. You need to be on an open deck so you can run side to side as the majestic landscape unfolds before your eyes. If it is sunny- be on an open deck, if it is windy – be on an open deck, even if it is rainy – be on an open deck… you probably get the picture by now!

Why You Should Take a Ruby Princess Cruise to Alaska

One memory that comes to mind is of a teenage girl with her cell phone camera. She was mesmerized by the view and literally ran side to side to get the best perspectives. At one point, she turned to us and said “Can you believe that right now my family are in the dining room!!! You can get Fettuccine Alfredo anytime but this view only once!”. Truer words have seldom been spoken. So dress warm and head to one of the beautiful and spacious open decks on Ruby Princess during the sail away from Skagway.

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The Great Outdoors in Juneau

Juneau, the state capital of Alaska, is a mix of modern and old Alaska. Take a stroll along the ’old brothel’ road, and you will find a few lovely locally owned and run shops stocked with genuine ‘Made in Alaska’ gifts and souvenirs. We chose to venture beyond the downtown area and book a bicycle tour of the glacier and surroundings.

A short bus ride brought us to the starting point where we were provided suitable clothing, bikes, and helmets. The ride took in views from two sides of the glacier and was mainly flat and downhill, with only one short but sharp uphill of about a quarter mile in length. Feast your eyes on the local landscapes, flora, and fauna as you pedal by. Being outdoors on a bike in Juneau is exhilarating and special. Bicycles and Beer go hand in hand, so the tour naturally ended at a local watering hole where we could sample local Alaskan beer and snacks.

The Tracey Arm Fjord

Set an early morning wake-up call (it was 4:30am for us), layer-up with your warmest clothing, grab a coffee (Tip – We took our own insulated coffee mugs along on this trip), and head to an open deck.  The Ruby Princess entered the Arm at about 5am, and for the next 4 hours, we were treated to a spectacle almost beyond words… stunning, majestic, other-worldly, exhilarating, humbling, and impactful are just a few words that come to mind.

Why You Should Take a Ruby Princess Cruise to Alaska

What can be better than watching deep turquoise-blue mini-icebergs floating past the stern as you approach the face of the glacier? Our one regret was not taking the excursion where you transfer to a small boat and go close-up and personal with the face of the glacier. We chatted with a few fellow cruisers who did this excursion, and they said it was truly fantastic. We were concerned about the weather and ended up canceling our booking for this excursion. Mental note to self – weather be damned, next time we WILL take this excursion.

Victoria, British Columbia

Victoria was an unexpected treat to end our cruise on the Ruby Princess. This was our final stop before returning to Seattle, and we arrived in the late afternoon. Victoria is a beautiful Canadian town; in a way, it is still a very British part of Canada. Lovely architecture, fantastic bars and restaurants, and a beautiful sunset were on display as we walked this quaint area. By all means take a shuttle into town, but do yourself a favor and take the 25-30 minute waterfront walk back to the ship. Watch for the floating houses (calling them houseboats does not do justice) along the way. Land is in short supply around Victoria, and we were told it is much cheaper to live on the water. Enjoying a late evening drink as we watched the lights of Victoria fade during sail away towards Seattle was the perfect ending to our Ruby Princess cruise to Alaska.

Final Thoughts

Just before we go… we would be remiss if we did not suggest a couple of things to avoid. Your Inside Passage cruise on the Ruby Princess is a little different from a typical Caribbean cruise. Plan for early mornings and late evenings to maximize your experiences. We suggest you stay very flexible on dining plans since some of the best times to be on-deck are dinner times. Princess Cruises has a good anytime-dining offering, and there is always the buffet if you miss your dinner while marveling at the best Mother Nature has to offer.

The same applies to the theater shows and other entertainment around the Ruby Princess. We suggest that you get your rest – there is another full day of sightseeing ahead, and you won’t want to miss a moment. Lastly, we suggest avoiding the fully-inclusive drinks packages for your Alaskan cruise, unless of course you get them for free. Alaska is not the Caribbean; you will have too much to see to waste time sipping cocktails by the pool (Besides, it’s too chilly anyway!).

Have you taken a Ruby Princess Cruise to Alaska? What are your reasons for sailing on this great ship? Drop us an anchor below to share your favorite Alaskan cruise highlights. We would love to hear from you.

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[author] [author_image timthumb=’on’]https://eatsleepcruise.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Steve-and-Patrica-Gauld.jpg.optimal.jpg[/author_image] [author_info]Steve & Patricia cruise as much as time and money will allow. Home for us is Michigan, and we try to escape the long winter months with a cruise (or 2). We have cruised the UK and Ireland and will be tackling Alaska this summer. We don’t have a particular favorite cruise line and have sailed many of the major lines, each one has its own pros and sometime the odd con as well. Have questions for Steve & Patricia? They can be reached at [email protected] . [/author_info] [/author]

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I just read your post again for the second time within the last couple months. My husband and I are going on Ruby Princess on June 6, 2020 round trip from Seattle. However our ports are Juneau, Skagway, Glacier Bay, Ketchikan then Victoria. You mentioned that you guys pulled into Victoria in the afternoon but we don’t get to Victoria until about 7 PM, so not sure if we are going to do anything but maybe walk around and hopefully it will be light enough to see the town. In Juneau we are doing time of the whale watch and salmon bake. In Skagway we are riding also doing the train ride but only back down because we are doing the bus up. In Ketchikan we doing the lumberjack show. I also know you mentioned about being on top deck when pulling out of the ports which I wasn’t planning on doing I had just planned on being on our balcony which we have the very last balcony on deck 8 which is the extended balcony. Thank you for your post.

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My husband and I will be taking our first ever cruise on Ruby Princess (Inside Passage Glacier Bay) RT San Francisco leaving July 6th. We booked an aft balcony on the Caribe deck. Any advice or tips would be greatly appreciated! I want this to be an extraordinary cruise experience for my hubby!  

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For specific questions about the Ruby, I would post here.  For questions about Alaska, I would suggest posting your questions on the Alaska board as you will most likely get more answers. 

I do agree with voljeep that you should dress in layers.

Welcome to Cruise Critic.  I hope you have a great cruise.

The Ruby is a nice ship.  My wife and I were on it many years ago for a spectacular Caribbean cruise.  At the time the Ruby was the newest ship in the fleet, not so much anymore, but still a beautiful ship.  I really like the Grand Class ships, I think you'll have a great time.

I highly recommend this YouTube channel.  https://www.youtube.com/@CruiseTipsTV

It is a really nice family and their video content about cruising is great.  They also have some refreshed videos about packing for Alaska.

You have a lot of sea days ahead of you.  But July is full on summer and if you are lucky the weather on the west coast especially while at sea will be pleasant.  That far north, basically starting at the bay area and going up past Oregon and Washington, well, the Pacific isn't exactly warm, but you should be able to use the pools.  Unfortunately, the Ruby doesn't have any indoor pools, so if the day is cool, you'll find the pools lightly used, but the hot tubs will probably be pretty full.  Plenty of pools and hot tubs on board and most folks spread out quite a bit, so you should be able to find a place to relax easily.

The aft balconies on the Grand Class ships are the best.  I don't like the aft balconies on the newer Royal class ships because they are not well covered by the deck above you.  You'll have overhang from the deck above you, so your balcony will be fully covered all of the time.  Aside from any cold, you'll be very well protected from rain, and likely from wind.  We had a Caribe suite balcony on a cruise a few years ago and thought it was great.  There was a large structural member that took up some of the balcony, but we were still fully covered and protected from most weather.

I'm not sure I can give you anything else that is specific for your cruise, and the video covers packing for Alaska very well.

Oh, don't forget to look up your cruise in the Roll Calls area of Cruise Critic.  That is where you will meet others on your cruise and you might be able to get ideas or plan activities with others.

1 hour ago, voljeep said: Dress in layers - take/wear shorts    First ever cruise ever? or just first ever cruise on Ruby?

First cruise ever! Very excited!

14 minutes ago, jeromep said: Welcome to Cruise Critic.  I hope you have a great cruise.   The Ruby is a nice ship.  My wife and I were on it many years ago for a spectacular Caribbean cruise.  At the time the Ruby was the newest ship in the fleet, not so much anymore, but still a beautiful ship.  I really like the Grand Class ships, I think you'll have a great time.   I highly recommend this YouTube channel.  https://www.youtube.com/@CruiseTipsTV   It is a really nice family and their video content about cruising is great.  They also have some refreshed videos about packing for Alaska.     You have a lot of sea days ahead of you.  But July is full on summer and if you are lucky the weather on the west coast especially while at sea will be pleasant.  That far north, basically starting at the bay area and going up past Oregon and Washington, well, the Pacific isn't exactly warm, but you should be able to use the pools.  Unfortunately, the Ruby doesn't have any indoor pools, so if the day is cool, you'll find the pools lightly used, but the hot tubs will probably be pretty full.  Plenty of pools and hot tubs on board and most folks spread out quite a bit, so you should be able to find a place to relax easily.   The aft balconies on the Grand Class ships are the best.  I don't like the aft balconies on the newer Royal class ships because they are not well covered by the deck above you.  You'll have overhang from the deck above you, so your balcony will be fully covered all of the time.  Aside from any cold, you'll be very well protected from rain, and likely from wind.  We had a Caribe suite balcony on a cruise a few years ago and thought it was great.  There was a large structural member that took up some of the balcony, but we were still fully covered and protected from most weather.   I'm not sure I can give you anything else that is specific for your cruise, and the video covers packing for Alaska very well.

Thank you! Really looking forward to this cruise. Hoping for many more to come.

FrankieJayIII

3 hours ago, ninka26 said: My husband and I will be taking our first ever cruise on Ruby Princess (Inside Passage Glacier Bay) RT San Francisco leaving July 6th. We booked an aft balcony on the Caribe deck. Any advice or tips would be greatly appreciated! I want this to be an extraordinary cruise experience for my hubby!  

We will be on the Ruby Princess May 27-June 6; stay tuned.    Caribe Deck Aft Balcony.  

STAY TUNED!

snoozecrooze

Hello and welcome! Great choice for your first ever cruise and I hope you have a blast!

Some miscellaneous tips I have for the ship itself:

- Walk all around the ship and explore everything on your first day/night. Take advantage of the fact that others are probably tired or waiting to do it on their first sea day. You'll find your favorite nooks much faster than everyone else.

- Bring motion sickness remedies if you haven't already. The Pacific can be unpredictable and rough as you head straight out from San Francisco and all the way up north.

- You can bring less clothes than you think you will need as there will be a laundromat on every cabin deck ($3/wash load and $3/dry load). You can also hand wash some delicates in the sink/shower and then let it hang dry -- you can buy some magnetic hooks on Amazon to hang dry somewhere specific or just hang it in the large walk-in closet.

- Quiet spots that people don't really seem to discover or at least not really until midway through the cruise: Adagio Bar on the aft of deck 16 and the Skywalkers Nightclub on the aft of deck 18. Fabulous spaces to just relax and unwind during the day when you're out at sea but don't want to be cooped up anywhere else. The whole aft area on Ruby Princess, with the varied outdoor seating, might just be my favorite part of the ship in general.

- You can access the deck that's on top of the bridge by walking all the way to the front of deck 15 and then going through those exit doors. Fantastic panoramic views. If you are eager to be out there during primetime (AKA glacier cruising), then you'll need to plan ahead to beat the crowd.

- You can also find a good spot for scenic viewing from the front of deck 8. You get there by going out to the promenade on deck 7 and then walking to the front of the ship, and then take the stairs towards the ship's bow. If you want to be perched there, though, you'll also need to plan ahead.

- All dining rooms serve the same menu so you don't have to stick to the one you know if a different one is more convenient for you to reach.

- If the buffet seems busy at breakfast, head aft and there will be another nook open. Many people seem to ignore this aft area's food stations and seating.

- All cabins are equipped with motion sensor lights under the nightstands and in the closet. If you don't like them, you can ask your room steward for assistance with the closet light and also just put a rolled beach towel against the sensor on the nightstand.

- Speaking of towels, if you anticipate needing them, grab some on the first day for your convenience and then just stow them in your cabin. You'll never be asked to check them out or be liable for any fines if any go unreturned; it'll just make your life a bit easier.

- Same with blankets; Princess offers red-and-black checkered blankets at night when they show the movies at night on the pool deck. Grab some on the first night and then you'll be guaranteed to have blankets to use early in the mornings when you're on your balcony or out and about on the open decks for scenic cruising.

- Lastly, don't be afraid to ask for assistance and let someone know if you've appreciated their assistance via their comment cards. A little goes a long way to help the crew gain "brownie points" (for a lack of a better term) when it comes to career advancement.

If you have something specific, please ask away. There's probably too many things to actually discuss here lol.

Thanks

4 hours ago, ninka26 said: My husband and I will be taking our first ever cruise on Ruby Princess (Inside Passage Glacier Bay) RT San Francisco leaving July 6th. We booked an aft balcony on the Caribe deck. Any advice or tips would be greatly appreciated! I want this to be an extraordinary cruise experience for my hubby!  

We will be on this cruise as well!  This will be our 2nd Alaska cruise out of San Francisco, but our very first trip with a balcony.  One of the best things anyone ever told me before our first cruise is the great thing about cruising is you can do as little or as much as you want.  I like to try all the things. Crafts?  Sure!  Exercise class?  Why not!  Fruit carving demonstration, towel folding, bingo, naturalist talk?  Sign me up!  My husband wants to get his coffee, sit with his book and look at the ocean. We're both happy!  

One of the dining rooms will be open on embarkation day and we find having a nice relaxed lunch is a great way to start the trip.  They will try to steer you to the buffet, but you can ask which dining room is open.  Be sure to be out on deck for sail away.  Sailing under the Golden Gate bridge is amazing!  

The walls of your cabin are magnetic, so bring some magnetic clips to hang anything you need.  There aren't alot of outlets in the cabin, so a power strip is handy.  Make sure it does not have a surge protector.  Some people bring some sort of a door decoration to make their cabin door stand out from the hall way.  

On the day we cruised the glaciers in 2018, they had the most amazing pizza slices available.  It was a white pizza and they only served it that day.  We were on the Grand and I'm hoping the Ruby serves it as well!!

Are you planning any excursions?  I hope you have an awesome trip!!

1 hour ago, snoozecrooze said: Hello and welcome! Great choice for your first ever cruise and I hope you have a blast!   Some miscellaneous tips I have for the ship itself: - Walk all around the ship and explore everything on your first day/night. Take advantage of the fact that others are probably tired or waiting to do it on their first sea day. You'll find your favorite nooks much faster than everyone else. - Bring motion sickness remedies if you haven't already. The Pacific can be unpredictable and rough as you head straight out from San Francisco and all the way up north. - You can bring less clothes than you think you will need as there will be a laundromat on every cabin deck ($3/wash load and $3/dry load). You can also hand wash some delicates in the sink/shower and then let it hang dry -- you can buy some magnetic hooks on Amazon to hang dry somewhere specific or just hang it in the large walk-in closet. - Quiet spots that people don't really seem to discover or at least not really until midway through the cruise: Adagio Bar on the aft of deck 16 and the Skywalkers Nightclub on the aft of deck 18. Fabulous spaces to just relax and unwind during the day when you're out at sea but don't want to be cooped up anywhere else. The whole aft area on Ruby Princess, with the varied outdoor seating, might just be my favorite part of the ship in general. - You can access the deck that's on top of the bridge by walking all the way to the front of deck 15 and then going through those exit doors. Fantastic panoramic views. If you are eager to be out there during primetime (AKA glacier cruising), then you'll need to plan ahead to beat the crowd. - You can also find a good spot for scenic viewing from the front of deck 8. You get there by going out to the promenade on deck 7 and then walking to the front of the ship, and then take the stairs towards the ship's bow. If you want to be perched there, though, you'll also need to plan ahead. - All dining rooms serve the same menu so you don't have to stick to the one you know if a different one is more convenient for you to reach. - If the buffet seems busy at breakfast, head aft and there will be another nook open. Many people seem to ignore this aft area's food stations and seating. - All cabins are equipped with motion sensor lights under the nightstands and in the closet. If you don't like them, you can ask your room steward for assistance with the closet light and also just put a rolled beach towel against the sensor on the nightstand. - Speaking of towels, if you anticipate needing them, grab some on the first day for your convenience and then just stow them in your cabin. You'll never be asked to check them out or be liable for any fines if any go unreturned; it'll just make your life a bit easier. - Same with blankets; Princess offers red-and-black checkered blankets at night when they show the movies at night on the pool deck. Grab some on the first night and then you'll be guaranteed to have blankets to use early in the mornings when you're on your balcony or out and about on the open decks for scenic cruising. - Lastly, don't be afraid to ask for assistance and let someone know if you've appreciated their assistance via their comment cards. A little goes a long way to help the crew gain "brownie points" (for a lack of a better term) when it comes to career advancement.   If you have something specific, please ask away. There's probably too many things to actually discuss here lol.  

Thanks for these tips.  This will be our first time on the Ruby.  I never would have thought about getting a couple of blankets to use on the balcony.

SiliconCruiser

5 hours ago, ninka26 said: My husband and I will be taking our first ever cruise on Ruby Princess (Inside Passage Glacier Bay) RT San Francisco leaving July 6th. We booked an aft balcony on the Caribe deck. Any advice or tips would be greatly appreciated! I want this to be an extraordinary cruise experience for my hubby!  

Get to Pier 27, around 10:30 and check-in (don't worry about your check-in time, no one else does.)  You'll be able to board after the ADA and Elite/Platinum and suites groups board.  Take your carry-on to your cabin (which will most likely be ready.)  Then head to the Da Vinci dining room on the 6th floor, for a relaxing lunch (the crew will inevitably try to steer you to the buffet and tell you that the dining rooms are closed; it's a fib.)  Da Vinci is open everyday for breakfast and lunch (albeit only for 1.5-2 hours.)  If you plan on dining at the same time every day, in the same dining room, speak to the restaurant manager or his assistant (they're in the Princess blue blazers,)  they can usually arrange something for you.  You'll probably have the same waiter and assistant waiter, so you're pleased with their efforts don't hesitate to show your appreciation in addition to the daily gratuity charge.

travelin.sisters

travelin.sisters

so excited for you! you have lots of good advice already & I will try not to repeat:

  • if possible, fly in at least the evening before so you don't have problems with delayed flights etc. (you can go to the west coast departures board for recommendations on places to stay etc.)
  • bring some extra patience for embarkation, there can be hassles & delays but you will get on the ship & be on vacation soon
  • sailaway under the GoldenGate Bridge is gorgeous & might be one time you want to leave your aft balcony view
  • SF is rarely warm in the summer (growing up in the area, we could tell tourists because they were freezing in shorts & t's thinking they would be in CA & it would be hot)...even for embarkation layers will be important...they do (or did a few years ago sell nice AK jackets in the ports so if packing is a problem, you could get something & then just pay for extra luggage or ship home)
  • don't stress if you can't get all the medallion app pre boarding stuff done it will be ok
  • definitely follow the advice to tour the ship the first day...see the different venues get your head around the layout (many ships still have carpet that has different color accents on the port & starboard sides of the cabin hallways, so figure out what color you want to get to your room so you don't end up in a hall on the opposite side searching for your room)
  • we take door magnets just to make it easier to spot our rooms in a long row of matching doors
  • also try all the different included food venues early in the cruise so you don't discover your favorite on the last day & feel you missed out...main dining rooms (all have the same dinner menus, but only one will be open for breakfast & lunch on sea days), buffet, poolside burger grill, pizza & softserve, international cafe...afternoon tea is fun at least once & pub lunch will probably be offered once...most room service (which can come to you almost everywhere) is included too (use the app to order)...if you want something you don't see, ask if it is available
  • the crew on Princess ships are wonderful...your room steward can help with any room issues...ice, ac not working different pillows........
  • relax & enjoy, meet people or stay to yourselves, try new activities or just hang on your balcony...one of the great joys of cruising is you can make it what you want it to be
  • the enrichment talks by the local experts & naturalists are well worth your time...recently most have been posted on the TV after so you can catch them if you miss the presentation...we even had a totem carver in the Piazza on our Alaska cruise
  • binoculars for whales & other wildlife 
  • the other day you might (or might not, your choice) want to be away from your balcony is if you are cruising one of the glacier inlets so you can go from side to side
  • don't stress about doing/seeing everything, you won't enjoy what you do & maybe plan to return
  • the book they sell onboard  (Alaska Companion) is very good..you can order used copies ahead but usually without the map.

I will stop for now...have fun planning & cruising & remembering

On 3/29/2023 at 3:16 PM, Italy52 said: For specific questions about the Ruby, I would post here.  For questions about Alaska, I would suggest posting your questions on the Alaska board as you will most likely get more answers.    I do agree with voljeep that you should dress in layers.

Thank you, I'll check out the Alaska board.

I believe that this is the roll call for your cruise.

All the folks in that thread should be sailing with you.  A good place to meet people that will be on board.

On 3/29/2023 at 7:13 PM, sharichka said: We will be on this cruise as well!  This will be our 2nd Alaska cruise out of San Francisco, but our very first trip with a balcony.  One of the best things anyone ever told me before our first cruise is the great thing about cruising is you can do as little or as much as you want.  I like to try all the things. Crafts?  Sure!  Exercise class?  Why not!  Fruit carving demonstration, towel folding, bingo, naturalist talk?  Sign me up!  My husband wants to get his coffee, sit with his book and look at the ocean. We're both happy!     One of the dining rooms will be open on embarkation day and we find having a nice relaxed lunch is a great way to start the trip.  They will try to steer you to the buffet, but you can ask which dining room is open.  Be sure to be out on deck for sail away.  Sailing under the Golden Gate bridge is amazing!     The walls of your cabin are magnetic, so bring some magnetic clips to hang anything you need.  There aren't alot of outlets in the cabin, so a power strip is handy.  Make sure it does not have a surge protector.  Some people bring some sort of a door decoration to make their cabin door stand out from the hall way.     On the day we cruised the glaciers in 2018, they had the most amazing pizza slices available.  It was a white pizza and they only served it that day.  We were on the Grand and I'm hoping the Ruby serves it as well!!   Are you planning any excursions?  I hope you have an awesome trip!!

We have cruised Alaska five times (4 with Princess).

You booked our favorite place... a Caribe Deck Aft Cabin!!! You have an excellent beginning.

And.......... You will have Skywalker's on the Sky deck. Many passengers use this area for a quiet reading/ game area and viewing area. During Glacier days, it is a great place to be because you can go outside for viewing and when too cold, take a quick duck back in to warm up a bit, without sacrificing any views. And of course, your aft cabin will give you fantastic panorama views without getting wet.

Even though there is no loveseat in C752 or C753, we book one of those. The balconies are huge!

Do research on the Alaska Board and join your Roll Call. There may be a Meet & Greet organized which you may want to attend.It is typically on the first sea day.

Pack layers, appropriate shoes, boots, water repellent jackets, hats and a bathing suit. It was 78 degrees one time when we pulled out of Ketchikan, just beautiful!

All of our shore excursions are typically through a private company. Once on a while we will book through Princess, depending on the circumstances.

Room service has worked well for us (2022) and it is mostly delivered in a very timely manner- it is usually two glasses of wine and takes about 10 minutes.

We typically purchase the Princess Plus package because after doing the math, it is worth it and we do not worry about getting a large surprise at the end of the cruise. Crew gratuities, WiFi, morning coffee, later in the day wine, fresh squeezed OJ, etc.

On 3/29/2023 at 8:21 PM, travelin.sisters said: so excited for you! you have lots of good advice already & I will try not to repeat: if possible, fly in at least the evening before so you don't have problems with delayed flights etc. (you can go to the west coast departures board for recommendations on places to stay etc.) bring some extra patience for embarkation, there can be hassles & delays but you will get on the ship & be on vacation soon sailaway under the GoldenGate Bridge is gorgeous & might be one time you want to leave your aft balcony view SF is rarely warm in the summer (growing up in the area, we could tell tourists because they were freezing in shorts & t's thinking they would be in CA & it would be hot)...even for embarkation layers will be important...they do (or did a few years ago sell nice AK jackets in the ports so if packing is a problem, you could get something & then just pay for extra luggage or ship home) don't stress if you can't get all the medallion app pre boarding stuff done it will be ok definitely follow the advice to tour the ship the first day...see the different venues get your head around the layout (many ships still have carpet that has different color accents on the port & starboard sides of the cabin hallways, so figure out what color you want to get to your room so you don't end up in a hall on the opposite side searching for your room) we take door magnets just to make it easier to spot our rooms in a long row of matching doors also try all the different included food venues early in the cruise so you don't discover your favorite on the last day & feel you missed out...main dining rooms (all have the same dinner menus, but only one will be open for breakfast & lunch on sea days), buffet, poolside burger grill, pizza & softserve, international cafe...afternoon tea is fun at least once & pub lunch will probably be offered once...most room service (which can come to you almost everywhere) is included too (use the app to order)...if you want something you don't see, ask if it is available the crew on Princess ships are wonderful...your room steward can help with any room issues...ice, ac not working different pillows........ relax & enjoy, meet people or stay to yourselves, try new activities or just hang on your balcony...one of the great joys of cruising is you can make it what you want it to be the enrichment talks by the local experts & naturalists are well worth your time...recently most have been posted on the TV after so you can catch them if you miss the presentation...we even had a totem carver in the Piazza on our Alaska cruise binoculars for whales & other wildlife  the other day you might (or might not, your choice) want to be away from your balcony is if you are cruising one of the glacier inlets so you can go from side to side don't stress about doing/seeing everything, you won't enjoy what you do & maybe plan to return the book they sell onboard  (Alaska Companion) is very good..you can order used copies ahead but usually without the map.   I will stop for now...have fun planning & cruising & remembering

Wonderful tips...please don't feel the need to stop  😄  I'm such a planner and truly appreciate all the info I can gather!

On 3/29/2023 at 7:15 PM, sharichka said: Thanks for these tips.  This will be our first time on the Ruby.  I never would have thought about getting a couple of blankets to use on the balcony.

ask your room steward for extra blankets - those other blankets are for people watching MUTS

On 3/29/2023 at 1:09 PM, jeromep said: Welcome to Cruise Critic.  I hope you have a great cruise.   The Ruby is a nice ship.  My wife and I were on it many years ago for a spectacular Caribbean cruise.  At the time the Ruby was the newest ship in the fleet, not so much anymore, but still a beautiful ship.  I really like the Grand Class ships, I think you'll have a great time.   I highly recommend this YouTube channel.  https://www.youtube.com/@CruiseTipsTV   It is a really nice family and their video content about cruising is great.  They also have some refreshed videos about packing for Alaska.     You have a lot of sea days ahead of you.  But July is full on summer and if you are lucky the weather on the west coast especially while at sea will be pleasant.  That far north, basically starting at the bay area and going up past Oregon and Washington, well, the Pacific isn't exactly warm, but you should be able to use the pools.  Unfortunately, the Ruby doesn't have any indoor pools, so if the day is cool, you'll find the pools lightly used, but the hot tubs will probably be pretty full.  Plenty of pools and hot tubs on board and most folks spread out quite a bit, so you should be able to find a place to relax easily.   The aft balconies on the Grand Class ships are the best.  I don't like the aft balconies on the newer Royal class ships because they are not well covered by the deck above you.  You'll have overhang from the deck above you, so your balcony will be fully covered all of the time.  Aside from any cold, you'll be very well protected from rain, and likely from wind.  We had a Caribe suite balcony on a cruise a few years ago and thought it was great.  There was a large structural member that took up some of the balcony, but we were still fully covered and protected from most weather.   I'm not sure I can give you anything else that is specific for your cruise, and the video covers packing for Alaska very well.

The Ruby Princess is a Crown class ship not a Grand class ship.

Embarkation day one of the main dining rooms will be open for lunch. It is usually a really good lunch.

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jack dcruiser

jack dcruiser

Can you use the steam and showers in the spa area for free?

Just off the Ruby to reposition.  Those areas were available for free (though other, newer ships may have restrictions on them).

Napagirl

So many good tips here already. I wanted to add - we carried small binoculars with us everywhere while on the ship in the daytime. You never know when suddenly there will be something to see!

It was a few years ago for us - but there was amazing scenery to observe one morning (glaciers, mountains nearby with bear, eagles, etc) and we got up at the crack of dawn to go out on the deck. I'm not a morning person but it was SO worth it! Very few people bothered getting up that early and it felt like we had it mostly to ourselves. But bundle UP - it's very, very cold.

cruzin4us

Make sure you get a picture going under the Golden Gate Bridge.   It's usually windy and cold and in what seems like a flash you are under it and then you aren't.   Have your camera ready, I took this with my iPhone.....seriously, an "aim and shoot" picture.

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13 hours ago, Napagirl said: So many good tips here already. I wanted to add - we carried small binoculars with us everywhere while on the ship in the daytime. You never know when suddenly there will be something to see!   It was a few years ago for us - but there was amazing scenery to observe one morning (glaciers, mountains nearby with bear, eagles, etc) and we got up at the crack of dawn to go out on the deck. I'm not a morning person but it was SO worth it! Very few people bothered getting up that early and it felt like we had it mostly to ourselves. But bundle UP - it's very, very cold.

Thank you! 

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The 11 Best Alaska Cruise Excursions in 2024

T he best Alaska cruise excursions can range from the thrilling to the serene. Passengers can fly on sleds led by huskies , ogle bald eagles and salmon-gobbling grizzlies , and soar over towering glaciers in a helicopter. And the best part? All these activities are planned for you as part of the cruise itinerary—as a way for travelers to sample the diverse wonders of The Last Frontier in one fell swoop.

Wildlife sightings may be the more popular Alaska cruise shore excursions, but travelers shouldn't overlook incredible opportunities to learn about the state’s Indigenous cultures , as well as culinary experiences centered around local delicacies such as fresh salmon, halibut, berries, and craft beer.

Just know that the real Alaska , teeming with natural beauty and wildlife, primarily lies away from crowded touristy ports. (Pro tip: for fewer people and more animals, the best time to cruise Alaska is in the spring.) Know, too, that different cruise lines can offer similar excursions, so first choose a ship that speaks to you, then immediately book excursions (popular ones sell fast). Here, an array of Alaska-bound ships with the best cruise excursions, sure to resonate long past your vacay.

Princess Cruises: Dogsledding and Glacier Adventures by Helicopter

Family-friendly Princess Cruises, in its 55 th season plying Alaskan waters, delivers exemplary excursions that include learning about gold rush history and gold-panning, as well as fishing trips on which one of the ship's chefs cooks your catch. The Dog Sledding and Glacier Adventure by Helicopter, created by an Iditarod musher (they lead huskies on annual 1,000-mile races over Alaska’s roughest terrain), combines two top-notch thrills. Don glacier overboots, board a helicopter, and fly over the Alaskan ice field as the pilot points out icefalls and rock formations. After landing on Norris Glacier, meet top Iditarod race veteran mushers and their dogs. Soon you’ll be whisked on a sled pulled by a team of exuberant huskies for the ride of a lifetime.

Ships and sailings to know: From May to September 2024, Princess offers Alaskan cruises ranging between 7 and 17-days on seven ships, including the 3,660-passenger Discovery Princess .

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Celebrity Cruises: Wilderness Exploration and Crab Feasts

Adventurous couples relish Celebrity’s adult-oriented amusements, including inviting bars and lounges, fine restaurants, and relaxing spas. Big spenders book the Retreat, a luxurious private enclave—its Luminae restaurant showcases dishes by famed French chef Daniel Boulud. In Ketchikan , a four-hour Wilderness Exploration and Crab Feast in Tongass National Forest (America’s largest national forest) scores big buzz. Drive past jaw-dropping sights, like Native Alaskan totem poles, snowcapped mountains, and thunderous waterfalls. Relish a sightseeing vessel ride, assist crew pulling in crab pots (if you like), before tearing into unlimited fresh Dungeness crab with warm clarified butter, and cheesecake drenched in Alaskan blueberries.

Ships and sailings to know: Three premium ships, Celebrity Summit , Celebrity Solstice, and Celebrity Edge , cruise in Alaska from May until September 2024. The newest and most glam, 2,918-passenger Celebrity Edge, on its maiden Alaska season, offers eight-day voyages between Vancouver and Seattle .

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Holland America Line: Mendenhall Glacier and Whale Quest

Holland America Line serves sustainable wild Alaskan seafood, with park rangers and local Indigenous tribe members often boarding for presentations. In Juneau, Mendenhall Glacier and Whale Quest rocks everyone’s boat. Gawk at one of North America’s most spectacular glaciers and learn about glaciers’ remarkable force in a compelling visitor center. Ride to Auke Bay and board a water-jet-powered expedition vessel designed for superior wildlife viewing. When sailing Stephens Passage—renowned as a summer breeding ground for humpback whales—you may well get close enough to hear these giants breathe.

Ships and sailings to know: This cruise line has plied Alaskan waters for more than 75 years, with seven ships sailing 6-19 day itineraries from May to September 2024.

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Crystal: Klondike Highway and White Pass

Formerly Crystal Cruises, the ultra-luxury two-ship Crystal, now owned by global travel leader Abercrombie & Kent, has been beautifully remodeled while maintaining its primary lures: beyond-attentive crew and superb dining. Note this sensational Skagway outing offered on Crystal Serenity Alaskan cruises: Motor along on iconic Klondike Highway to White Pass, reaching its 2,865-foot majestic summit and the Yukon Suspension Bridge. Take an exhilarating walk on this iconic bridge, suspended some 57 feet above Tutshi River’s churning rapids below, if you dare. (Make sure somebody gets a pic.) Even if you beg out, you still get the astonishing view and a hearty bison chili lunch.

Ships and sailings to know: The 740-passenger Crystal Serenity offers eight-and-nine-day Alaska voyages in July and August 2024.

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Seabourn: Anan Creek Bear Viewing and Photography

The outings on this adventure-minded Alaskan cruise exceed typical cruise ships, featuring Ventures by Seabourn excursions with Zodiac explorations, kayaking, and hiking led by expedition experts. In Wrangell, sign up for Anan Creek Bear Viewing and Photography, joining the expedition team bear expert and a photography specialist for this rousing small-group bear-viewing experience. Travel by boat to the Anan Estuary and Wildlife Observatory in the Tongass National Forest (Anan Creek has Southeast Alaska’s largest pink salmon run) and climb to the observation deck overlooking cascading waterfalls. Expect an electrifying view of salmon jumping and black and brown bears snatching their next meal.

Ships and sailings to know: The ultra-luxury 458-passenger Seabourn Odyssey offers seven-day sailings between Vancouver and Juneau, as well as 10- and 11-day roundtrip Vancouver cruises from May to September 2024. Seabourn fares include all-suite accommodations, dining, alcohol, WiFi, gratuities, and 24-hour in-suite service.

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Norwegian Cruise Line: Spasski River Valley and Wildlife

Looking to cruise Alaska with your family in tow? Consider Norwegian Cruise Line. On offer are children and teenage clubs, plus families can come together to play video arcade games, laser tag, and race cars. During a Glacier Bay passage, a park ranger hops aboard to narrate scenic sights. Explore majestic Icy Strait Point—one of the world’s few places where wildlife outnumbers humans—with family-minded excursions like the Spasski River Valley and Wildlife tour. Motor to an elevated observation area in a postcard-perfect remote valley to safely observe bears, deer, and bald eagles in their natural habitats. Learn, too, about Tlingit Indigenous Alaskans who reside in nearby Hoonah, Alaska’s largest such settlement.

Ships and sailings to know: NCL primarily offers seven-to-10-day voyages, April through October 2024, on multiple ships.

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Regent Seven Seas Cruises: Taku Lodge Feast and Seaplane Discovery

The Alaska-sailing 746-passenger Seven Seas Explorer is mega glam, with a museum-worthy art collection. This writer gives a shoutout to the Taku Lodge Feast and Five-Glacier Seaplane Discovery excursions. Soar by floatplane over the majestic Juneau Icefield, land in a river near Hole-in-the-Wall Glacier, and feast on fresh-caught wild salmon by a roaring fire at a 100-year-old lodge. On this outing, I inhaled two salmon filets that slid down my throat like silk. Spoiler alert: After this culinary escapade, I couldn’t eat salmon for two years anywhere else.

Ships and sailings to know: Regent's Seven Seas Explorer mostly offers eight-day cruises running between Seward and Vancouver, from May to September 2024. On this ultra-luxury line, fares include airfare, unlimited shore excursions (other than select tours), alcohol, dining, WiFi, valet laundry, and gratuities.

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Royal Caribbean International: Kroschel Wildlife Refuge

Animal lovers of every age relish visiting the Kroschel Wildlife Refuge in Haines, a popular excursion among Royal Caribbean Alaska cruise passengers. Steven Kroschel, a wildlife expert who devoted decades to training wild animals for TV and films, owns the center that is home to orphaned and rescued animals, like lynx, Kodiac bears, arctic fox, porcupines, and wolverines. It’s also interactive; get close for photos and learn how the refuge protects these animals.

Ships and sailings to know: Royal Caribbean's nearly 4,000-passenger megaships, Quantum of the Seas and Oasis of the Seas , thrill families via free-fall skydiving, outdoor movies, and escape room games. Their Alaska cruises run from 8-14 days, April to September 2024.

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Viking: Scenic Train and Rafting

The Scenic Train and Rafting excursion delivers an inspired eight-hour shore tour, beginning with a train ride on the Alaskan Railroad through the vast wilderness. Gaze out windows, eying otherworldly views of the Placer River Valley and soaring peaks of Spencer Glacier, while enjoying a box lunch. Then meet guides to go rafting, paddling between dramatic icebergs and down the serene and scenic Placer River.

Ships and sailings to know: Viking’s adults-only 930-passenger Viking Orion sails 11 days May to September 2024, between Seward, Alaska and Vancouver. Viking ocean-liner fares include amenities like king-bed accommodations with spacious baths equipped with heated floors and anti-fog mirrors, dining, complimentary wine and beer with lunch and dinner, and spa access.

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Silversea: Sitka Culinary Adventure

Silversea’s lauded S.A.L.T. (Sea and Land Taste) program features Alaskan ingredients and recipes on all its S.A.L.T. Kitchen menus, S.A.L.T. Lab culinary classes, and S.A.L.T Bar mixology offerings. Soon-to-be-scheduled S.A.L.T excursions will showcase regional chefs and ingredients. Meanwhile, foodie fun unfolds with Sitka’s Culinary Adventure shore excursion. Visit a tap room, tasting beers made with filtered glacial water. Then graze about town, tasting pelmeni (popular dumplings evoking Sitka’s Russian heritage), and other local goodies like chowders, shrimp, black cod tips, and “reindeer dogs.”

Ships and sailings to know: Three ultra-luxury Silversea ships offer 7-16 day sails from May to September, but only the 728-passenger Silver Nova presents Silversea’s lauded S.A.L.T. (Sea and Land Taste) program. Fares include all-suite accommodations, butler service, most dining, alcohol, a shore excursion in each port, caviar, WiFi, and gratuities.

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UnCruise Adventures: Explore Glacier Bay National Park’s Rarely Visited Outback

Attracting high-energy explorers drawn to less conventional shore excursions, this expedition-driven small-ship line visits bays and coves inaccessible to larger cruise ships. Traditional ships just cruise UNESCO World Heritage Site Glacier Bay; on Wilderness Discoverer , the captain drops anchor in Fern Harbor, Sawmill Bay, and Dundas Bay during the Explore Glacier Bay National Park’s Rarely Visited Outback excursion. Count on a full day of activities like kayaking, paddle boarding, skiff expeditions, and beach strolls. Expert-led hikes take you deep into the breathtaking beauty of the backcountry of one of Alaska's most remote national parks . Few Alaskan cruisers can ever claim this experience.

Ships and sailings to know: The 76-passenger Wilderness Discoverer offers eight-day voyages from April to August 2024.

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Travel | travel: alaska is ready for another record-breaking cruise season.

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Alaska is home to more than 30,000 grizzlies, but the state’s cruise industry is experiencing anything but a bear market as momentum of last year’s record-breaking season is expected to continue in 2024.

Looking at the most-visited Alaskan port as a proxy for the ship-shape southeastern side of the state, Juneau set a new mark a year ago with 1.65 million passengers descending on the capital city during cruise season, which generally runs from early April to late October. That figure from the Juneau Chamber of Commerce is a Danali-sized jump of 30% compared to the previous mark set in pre-pandemic 2019.

Coinciding with Alaska’s 65th anniversary of statehood, the upcoming cruise season appears to be just as robust with 19 cruise lines sending 43 ships to the Last Frontier. Kicking things off for the second straight year is the 4,008-passenger Norwegian Bliss, which is scheduled to dock in rustic Skagway on April 8. With four mainstream-category ships homeported in either Seattle or Vancouver, Norwegian Cruise Line ( ncl.com ) has nearly 100 more after that. Impressive, but two competing companies have staked out larger claims in this modern-day, maritime Alaskan gold rush; Holland America Line ( hollandamerica.com ) is sending seven premium-class ships for 141 total cruises, and at the top of the totem pole is Princess Cruises ( princess.com ), which is celebrating its 55th year in these waters with seven premium ships sharing 158 departures.

Rafting alongside Mendenhall Glacier is a chance-of-a-lifetime adventure for many. (Photo by David Dickstein)

Not counting grand voyages with itineraries so rich that they make a visit to Alaska seem more like a pitstop, this cruise season will see more than 800 trips of mostly seven to 10 days starting or ending on this side of the Pacific. Where they’re all going is a destination rich in unparallel wilderness, wildlife and native culture. In other words, bucket list stuff.

“Alaska is one of those places that draws you in and sets the hook right away,” said Kristi Switzer, destination marketing manager for Travel Juneau ( traveljuneau.com ). “Visitors come for the otherworldly experience of being in the presence of glaciers and fjords, seeing whales and bears, and finding the balance of Alaska Native cultural heritage with the rustic sophistication found in the capital city and other places within this magnificent state.”

Sometimes just seeing a whale's tail is a win when on an Alaskan tour. (Photo by David Dickstein)

Although Switzer recommends visits lasting several days instead of several hours, the city’s destination evangelist hopes that a partial day in Juneau and each major Alaskan cruise port has over 1.5 million passengers wanting more.

“This magical corner of the world has so much to offer beyond being a checkmark on people’s bucket lists,” she said. “Make time to enjoy the fascinating culture, spectacular outdoor recreation, unique shopping, amazing restaurants and artist galleries that Juneau and all of Southeast Alaska have to offer.”

Walking on a glacier is one of the more exciting shore excursions Alaska has to offer. (Photo by David Dickstein)

Alaska is a checkmark for about three-quarters of all passengers headed there, according to the Alaska Tourism Industry Association, and the same can be said for two ships this season.

Starting with a six-day sail out of Vancouver on May 11, the namesake of Celebrity Cruises’ ( celebritycruises.com ) popular Edge class will make her Alaskan debut with weeklong roundtrips from Seattle through Sept. 13. The 2,918-passenger vessel features a unique “outside-in” architecture that provides more floor-to-ceiling glass on the exterior and expanded outdoor spaces to soak up the Alaskan coastlines.

Skagway, a popular cruise port, is the northernmost point in Alaska's Inside Passage. (Photo by David Dickstein)

Edge will be joined by a pair of fleet mates for the season, albeit Summit’s seven-day roundtrips are turnarounds out of Anchorage or Vancouver and Solstice’s weeklong jaunts are solely based in the British Columbian seaport. Celebrity, a premier-category cruise line, meaning it’s between the economical mainstream class and pricy luxury level, has 57 departures to Alaska scheduled this year.

The other new recruit is Silver Nova, the youngest Silversea Cruises ( silversea.com ) ship in the luxury fleet to ever service Alaska. Capped at 728 guests, Silver Nova was launched last year and has the goods to do justice to a dreamlike place that captures the imagination of wilderness lovers and history buffs.

“Silver Nova is the ideal ship for Alaska cruising,” said company spokesman Brad Ball. “Her innovative design, which prizes openness over symmetry and incorporates an unprecedented use of approximately 4,000 square meters of glass, immerses guests into the incredible scenery of Alaska from virtually all venues and suites, with far-reaching views at every turn.”

While in Skagway, let happy and hard-working sled dogs take you on a spin around Musher's Camp. (Photo by David Dickstein)

The ship’s reimagined pool deck, which overlooks the water on her starboard side, and all-new outdoor venues — the Dusk Bar and the Marquee — allows unique openness to view spectacular Alaskan glaciers and wildlife. Those who want to experience an older and smaller Evolution-class Silversea vessel can book the Silver Muse, which also will sail mostly seven- to 14-day trips between Anchorage and Vancouver.

Because nearly every Alaskan cruise includes the staples — Juneau, Skagway, Ketchikan, Inside Passage, and Denali with a land add-on — some cruise lines like to shake things up with unique itineraries.

Holland America has a roundtrip that makes it easy to visit the 49th and 50th states without a long flight. A new “Glaciers & Volcanos: Alaska to Hawaii” cruise, part of the premium line’s Legendary Voyages collection of journeys from 25 to 59 days, departs on Aug. 31 from Seattle or Sept. 1 from Vancouver aboard the 1,916-passenger Westerdam. The near-four-week-long itinerary includes seldomly visited Kodiak and Dutch Harbor before heading down to the tropics to make four calls to three Hawaiian islands.

Seabourn ( seabourn.com ) strives to offer a more tasteful Alaskan cruise and not only because it’s an ultra-luxury cruise line. “Caviar on the Ice” is a savory and swanky soiree on every Alaskan voyage, and when the 450-passenger Odyssey is in Sitka, a town originally built by Russian traders in the early 1800s, Seabourn guests can enjoy a culinary adventure that includes a scenic drive to a taproom for a sampling of local brews and a few eateries to try Siberian-rooted pelmeni dumplings and a hot dog made with caribou that the locals call “reindeer dawgs.” Sorry, vegetarians and friends of Santa, but Blitzen on a bun is da bomb.

Red Onion Saloon, a former bordello built in 1898, is a top attraction in historic Skagway. (Photo by David Dickstein)

Carnival Cruise Line ( carnival.com ) is staying with a three-ship deployment in Alaska this season. Sharing the workload of 55 roundtrips generally lasting seven to 11 days are Carnival Spirit (2,610 passengers) and Carnival Luminosa (2,260) out of Seattle, and Carnival Miracle (2,667) from San Francisco. Another mainstream cruise line, Royal Caribbean ( royalcaribbean.com ), has four ships making 85 runs to Alaska from Seattle, Vancouver and Anchorage: Ovation of the Seas, (4,905) and older sister Quantum of the Seas, Brilliance of the Seas (2,543) and Radiance of the Seas (2,466).

Disney Cruise Line ( disneycruise.com ) is sending its 2,700-passenger Disney Wonder out of Vancouver for 15 week-long roundtrips, one five-day spin leaving on July 24 and an extended nine-day voyage on July 15.

Other cruise lines showing passengers a whale of a time in Alaska include Crystal, Cunard, Hurtigruten, Lindblad/National Geographic, Oceania, Ponant, Regent Seven Seas and Viking.

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