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How much should an Alaskan cruise cost? (Just the cruise w/balcony room)? |
Travel Info I don't know where or how long. I'm just in the beginning stages of planning and trying to get ideas on costs for the various options from people who have been. Probably a round trip from Washington state. We live in the deep south and really don't know what would be best and the price probably varies alot. Travel Tips Don't expect too many bargains when going to Alaska. Book as far in advance as possible (12 months +). The prices are based on availability. As a travel agent, the alaska market is more than 60% confirmed booked by mid-feb. Princess cruise lines invented cruises to alaska during the seattle worlds fair more than 40 years ago. They are the best for the money sailing roundtrip from Seattle. Even better than seattle is roundtrip from Vancouver (Princess, Celebrity both offer this itin). The Vancouver harbor is gorgeous!! If you book 12+ months in advance you are benefited by your selection of balconies. My recommendation would be a balcony, mid-ship. Left or right side of the ship isn't as important on a roundtrip cruise, but most prefer on the right (starboard) side of this ship. In alaska you are paying for the view -- get the most of it!! Expect to pay upwards of $1500 per person for the balcony. The cruise lines standardize the price...so all travel agencies should quote the same rate. An exception to this is if a travel agency set aside group space that they are able to sell at a reduced rate - and possibly offer additional discounts. As rates are standard, make the most of your purchase...shop for benies "free shore excursion" "onboard credit' 'earn miles to your frequent flier program (many airlines now have a cruise dept). If you can't find group space. Ask your travel agent what happens if the rate is lowered. A select few promotions will be for 'new bookings only' and will not apply to your reservation. However, most cruise lines will honor the lower rate up until the time final payment is made. This market runs from may - sept, most expensive will be june and july. For deeper discounts some people will travel the shoulder season (may when it first opens and september when it closes). If this is your first cruise, spend the extra money and go in june or july when the weather and seas are a bit more predictable. Others Expect to pay about $1000 for a 8 day trip for a room with balcony, of course suites and extras add to the price. You can find some for cheaper if you look for bargains, hope you enjoy the trip. hello i offer travel memberships that allow you to save $1000's on luxury timeshares,condos,4&5 star resorts,cruises,and more more.Please take a FREE Tour of our online Resorts registry here http://www.4cheapvacations.ws look at the bottom of our homepage. Your user name is resort.Your password is lookup.Please take a good look around we have over 5000 resorts worldwide and once you buy a membership you go to any of these resorts for $298-$699 total.Please email me if you have a questions.Thanks info@4cheapvacations.ws If you are looking for a Balcony cabin you may be running out of time. I would expect to pay atleast $1500 per person. Start calling or check out www.sidestep.com Balconies are the first to go. A balcony is nice but costs $500. each more.Plus you only get to see 1 side & you are not in the room that much. NCL & Princess are the best on price. They all go to the same place for 7 day cruise. Check out those 2 sites. If you have time a cruisetour is more than worth it. & day for $899.each & an 11 day cruisetour is $1399.each with all kinds of extra's included. Seattle is an easier port & airport to get around in. Any questions pepsi13685@yahoo.com not a travel agent. Been 10 times & booked for 3 this year. My friends took the Princess Cruise line from Seattle to Alaska. It cost them $1200 for each one of them. They had a cabin with a balcony. I think it was called a Stateroom with balcony. It was just a little smaller then what is called a mini suite but just as nice. It is probally not the the cheapest cruise line but is not the most expensive either. Its a gorgeous ship but the overall passenger is your person next door. They said they never felt intimidated that they weren't dressed good enough, things pretty casual all the time. They do have two formal nights where if you are going to the higher up places to eat you have to dress pretty formal. If that is not something you like to do, you can skip it and eat in the buffet which is excellent food, a little bit of everything to eat. Also included in your price is room service and they will bring your meal to your cabin if you prefer to eat on your balcony. Its a great cruise and you will want to go again. PS They went the second week in August and temps were about 70 degrees the 7 days they were on the ship. They never had any rain-y days. |
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