first off we have cruised with princess many times before, never disappointed. This trip we brought my sister and her husband, and another couple. This was my sisters firts cruise, she was totally impressed.
We chose the land tour and cruise headed south. Landed in anchorage, handed over our luggage, and never had to lug it again until Vancouver, other than placing out side the door in the morning.
We stayed at the captain cook, great hotel. We took the train to the first lodge, motor coach to the second, and train down to the port in Whittier. All the tours at the lodges were fantastic. We were the first group of tourist for the season, so the main restaurants were not up to snuff. Even if they were I would suggest eating at the other venues faster service and good food at a better value. The trains and motor coach all had knowledgeable people on board and with a sense of humor. We saw a lot of wildlife.