Chose this cruise because we wanted to see and visit Alaska. Princess, owned by Carnival, owns the land tour aspects, trains, buses, lodges, etc. Pretty well organized for handling large crowds.

Ship was fine, scenery was great, excursions varied in interest and cost. Some excursions were worth the money some were not. The air flight from Denali to the arctic circle is way too expensive.

Main concern with the cruise was the absolutely terrible food. Nothing was prepared or tasted good, even in the so called specialty restaurants. Got very sick from under cooked creamed spinach served in the Bayou Restaurant. Read more