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two ways to chase the glaciers
7 Nights · Alaska · Princess Cruises vs. Celebrity Cruises
A Note From Erica
To my favorite family:
Thank you so much for letting me help you plan your cruise! I'm sure it'll be the first of many. Below you'll find two real options with similar dates — one on Princess sailing one-way from Vancouver to the Anchorage area, and one on Celebrity sailing round-trip out of Seattle. Both get you to the glaciers; they just get you there a little differently.
Let me know what you think of each and we can go from there!
with so much love, Erica
Side By Side
Your Two Options
Same glaciers, same Inside Passage magic, two very different ways to get there. Here's how the line, the ship, and the itinerary stack up.
Princess Cruises
Voyage of the Glaciers · Northbound
Jun 12 – 19, 2027
Discovery Princess
- Launched 2022 · 145,000 GT · 19 decks
- Carries 3,660 guests; about 80% of staterooms have private balconies
- MedallionClass ship — touchless stateroom entry, OceanNow on-demand ordering, wayfinding via the OceanMedallion
The Route
Vancouver, BC (depart)→
Inside Passage (at sea)→
Ketchikan→
Juneau→
Skagway→
Glacier Bay Nat'l Park (scenic cruising)→
College Fjord (scenic cruising)→
Whittier, AK (Anchorage)
One-way — fly into Vancouver, home from Anchorage. Two glacier days: Glacier Bay National Park and College Fjord's 16 named glaciers.
Stateroom
Deluxe Balcony Stateroom · M232
$5,752
total for 2 guests ($2,876 avg/person) · Princess Standard fare
Deposit to hold this rate: $198 (non-refundable). Full balance due March 14, 2027. Up to 40% off already applied. Taxes & fees included. Airfare not included.
X Celebrity Cruises
Alaska Dawes Glacier · Round-Trip
Jun 4 – 11, 2027
Celebrity Edge
- Launched 2018 · flagship of the Edge Class
- Carries 2,918 guests
- Home to the Magic Carpet (a cantilevered platform that moves between decks) and Eden, plus Infinite Veranda staterooms with a glass wall that opens at the touch of a button
The Route
Seattle, WA (depart)→
Cruising→
Ketchikan→
Endicott Arm & Dawes Glacier (scenic cruising)→
Juneau→
Skagway→
Inside Passage (at sea)→
Victoria, BC→
Seattle, WA (return)
Round-trip — fly into and out of Seattle, no repositioning. One glacier day at Endicott Arm & Dawes Glacier, plus a Victoria, BC stop on the way home.
Stateroom
Edge Stateroom with Infinite Veranda · 6159
$3,716.64
total for 2 adults
Deposit to hold this rate: $750 (non-refundable). Live quoted rate with bonus savings applied. Taxes & fees included. Airfare not included.
Worth Knowing
Drink & Dining Packages
Neither line's cruise fare above includes a beverage or dining package — here's what each offers if you want to add one on.
Princess
Princess Plus
$65 / person / day
50% off the regular $130 rate. Includes Wi-Fi (1 device), the Plus Beverage Package (drinks up to $15 each, with a daily limit), crew appreciation, 4 casual dining meals per voyage, premium desserts, and fitness classes. Applies to Guests 1 & 2.
Princess Premier
$100 / person / day
70% off the regular $333 rate. Everything in Plus, plus unlimited specialty & casual dining, Wi-Fi on up to 4 devices, the Premier Beverage Package (drinks up to $20, no daily limit), and a photo package. Applies to Guests 1 & 2.
Celebrity
Classic Beverage Package
$89–109 / person / day
Beer, spirits, cocktails, and wine by the glass up to $12 each, plus specialty coffee, bottled water, and soft drinks. Plus a 20% service charge. Gratuities are billed separately unless bundled into your fare.
Premium Beverage Package
$109–149 / person / day
Everything in Classic plus top-shelf spirits, craft cocktails, and premium wines up to $19 each, plus fresh juices and Red Bull. Plus a 20% service charge.
Crew Appreciation (Gratuities)
$18 / person / day
Standard rate for veranda staterooms, charged automatically unless already included in your fare.
Before You Book
Good to Know
- Deposit: $198 (non-refundable) holds the Princess rate; $750 (non-refundable) holds the Celebrity rate. Both totals above already reflect these deposit terms.
- Final Payment: Princess's full balance is due March 14, 2027. I'll confirm Celebrity's exact deadline once you pick a direction — for cruises of this length it's typically 90 days before sailing.
- Flights: Not yet included in either total above. Princess is one-way (into Vancouver, home from Anchorage); Celebrity is round-trip from Seattle. Once you choose, I'll price out flight options.
- Itinerary changes: Ports of call, order, and timing on both itineraries can shift due to weather, safety, or operational considerations — that's true fleet-wide, not specific to either line.
- Pricing & Availability: Both totals reflect real, current quoted rates but are subject to change until a deposit is placed.
Let's Pick Your Alaska
i can't wait for you to goTake a look at both, talk it over, and tell me which one feels right — or if you'd like me to price out other stateroom categories or sail dates, I'm happy to dig in further.
Let's Get Started