Alaska Cruise Ships 2019 - BIG or small - What's Best?

Picking the best cruise ship for your Alaska voyage depends upon a number of factors - personal choice being perhaps the most important - but ship size is a major consideration.

• A larger ship offers more things to do (believe it or not it can be easier to find a quiet spot alone on a big ship) and lower fares, but they aren't for everyone.
• Small ships are more intimate, can get into smaller ports and tend to be more inclusive (so more costly), but not everyone will enjoy the quiet evenings.

In 2019, quite a few cruise ships will be sailing Alaska for the very first time, so I thought a list of ships sailing from Vancouver and Seattle, organized by size, might be a helpful tool.

Alaska Cruise Ships - by cabin count

For Alaska, common industry categories aren't all that informative, because so many ships fall into the middle category. So, to make shopping for the best ship for you easier, I have broken down the cruise ships sailing Alaska in 2019 by their cabin count. The nicknames are entirely mine.

HUGE

Ovation of the Seas - 2095 cabins

Norwegian Bliss - 2043 cabins
Norwegian Joy - 2043 cabins

Royal Princess - 1780 cabins

VERY LARGE

Ruby Princess - 1530 cabins

Celebrity Eclipse - 1425 cabins

Celebrity Solstice - 1425 cabins

Golden Princess - 1316 cabins

LARGE

Star Princess - 1298 cabins

Norwegian Jewel - 1194 cabins

Island Princess - 1107 cabins

MEDIUM

Celebrity Millennium - 1079 cabins

Carnival Legend - 1062 cabins

Radiance of the Seas - 1061 cabins

ms Nieuw Amsterdam - 1053 cabins

ms Eurodam - 1052 cabins

Queen Elizabeth - 1043 cabins

ms Oosterdam - 1012 cabins

Coral Princess - 1000 cabins

SMALLISH

ms Noordam - 986 cabins

ms Westerdam - 984 cabins

Disney Wonder - 877 cabins

ms Volendam - 716 cabins

ms Amsterdam - 690 cabins

SMALL

Viking Orion - 464 cabins

Crystal Symphony - 452 cabins

Azamara Quest - 355 cabins

Regent Seven Seas Mariner - 354 cabins

Oceania Regatta - 349 cabins

Silversea Muse - 288 cabins

Seabourn Sojourn - 225 cabins

VERY SMALL

Windstar Star Legend - 106 cabins

Silversea Explorer - 72 cabins

Tip: multiply the number of cabins by 225% to get approximate passenger capacity

Updated on July 25 to reflect announcement thayt the Norwegian Joy (new ship) will replace the Norwegian Pearl for the 2019 Alaska cruise season.


Please contact me if you would like to learn more about a particular ship, or would like a quote.

Related resources
What's the Best Cruise Ship Size for You? - Cruise Critic
Planning a Travel Surprise
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7 Comebacks to "I Hate Cruising!"
Vancouver Cruise Opportunities

  

Azamara Club Cruises: Monaco Grand Prix Voyages

Imagine enjoying the Formula One racing up close and personal on the narrow streets of Monte-Carlo.

If you are a Formula One fan, then you know that the Monaco Grand Prix is the race to see. If you never thought you would find yourself rubbing shoulders with the rich and famous, under the buzz of helicopters, as the tires screech, you might have to update your dreams.

Azamara Club Cruises is positioning it's two ships so as to be in Monte-Carlo for the 2014 Grand Prix. You can choose between:

• May 19, 2014: 8 Night Formula 1 Grand Prix Voyage aboard the Journey - sailing from Civitavecchia (Rome) to Barcelona
• May 22, 2014: 4 Night Monaco Grand Prix Voyage aboard the Quest - sailing roundtrip from Nice, France

You can hang out and enjoy the party and, if you wish, see the race itself (race tickets are optional, for an additional cost).

If you're interested, act fast, as these sailings will sell out quickly.

I would be pleased to help you book your Azamara Club Cruise, regardless of where you are located, please get in touch.

Roberta

Cruise Awards 2013: Larry Pimentel - Lifetime Achievement

The Cruise International Awards 2013 were awarded today. For full results and details on the awards, visit the Cruise International Awards 2013 website.

I was excited to see a Lifetime Achievement award go to Larry Pimentel, President and CEO of Azamara Club Cruises. I "met" Larry recently in a Twitter #cruisechat.

I asked Larry about the process of redesigning a traditional cruise itinerary into today's Azamara Cruise Clubs product with overnight and extended stays in ports. He said it wasn't easy (no surprise) and that it took about 3 years (that surprised me).


Azamara Journey

I am also a huge fan of what Azamara has done with the dreaded single supplement, offering a broad selection of cruises at a fair price.

I know the award will bring articles and blog posts on Larry and his contribution to the industry - I am looking forward to them!

Congratulations Larry!

PS. If you want to follow Larry on Twitter, he is @LarryPimentel

Related:

• Blog Post: Azamara Club Cruises, Reduced Single Supplements
• Azamara Club Cruises Profile
• Sail on an Azamara Club Cruise

Azamara Club Cruises: Reduced Single Supplements

Azamara Club Cruises offers a truly one-of-a-kind luxury cruising experience. With just two small ships, the Journey and Quest, Azamara sails to ports that larger ships simply can't access. With overnight stays, no other cruise line spends as much time in port.

Think you can't afford the experience as a solo traveler? Think again. On select Azamara voyages, singles pay just 125% of the double occupancy fares. When you compare that to the industry standard of 200%, your dollar gets you superior value.

Consider this: your Azamara all inclusive experience includes fresh cut flowers, a daily fruit basket, butler service, afternoon canapés, specialty dining (2 nights), unlimited bottled water, specialty coffee, beer, wine, standard spirits, port shuttle services... and that's just the beginning!



Azamara Club Cruises has single guest rates of 125% of total stateroom fare available on the following sailings: *

• Oct. 1, 2013: 7 Night Tuscany to Provence on the Journey
• Oct. 9, 2013: 7 Night Romantic & Classic Towns on the Quest
• Oct. 16, 2013: 7 Night Principality To Vatican on the Quest
• Oct. 19, 2013: 7 Night Greece & Turquoise Coast on the Journey
• Oct. 23, 2013: 10 Night Shopping In The Med on the Quest
• Oct. 26, 2013: 14 Night Greek Isles, Cyprus & Suez on the Journey
• Nov. 2, 2013: 11 Night Vatican To The Alcazar on the Quest
• Nov. 9, 2013: 16 Night Spices, Tea & Rubber Trees on the Journey
• Nov. 13, 2013: 13 Night Tenerife & Bermuda on the Quest
• Nov. 26, 2013: 12 Night West Indies Hideaway on the Quest
• Dec. 9, 2013: 14 Night Vietnam & Thailand on the Journey
• Dec. 20, 2013: 8 Night Christmas Journey on the Quest
• Jan. 6, 2014: 15 Night Thailand & Vietnam on the Journey
• Jan. 21, 2014: 13 Night Vietnam & Thailand on the Journey
• Feb. 3, 2014: 14 Night Thailand & Vietnam on the Journey
• Feb. 17, 2014: 14 Night East China Sea & Japan on the Journey
• Mar. 3, 2014: 14 Night Trades Of The Orient on the Journey
• Mar. 16, 2014: 11 Night West Indies Hideaways on the Quest
• Mar. 17, 2014: 17 Night The Explorer's Asia on the Journey
• Mar. 27, 2014: 15 Night Transatlantic To France on the Quest
• April 3, 2014: 12 Night The Spice Route on the Journey
• Apr. 15, 2014: 17 Night Emirates, Luxor & Petra on the Journey
• Nov. 10, 2014: 16 Night Route Of The Frankincense on the Quest
• Nov. 27, 2014: 16 Night Costa To Copacabana on the Journey
• Dec. 9, 2014: 13 Night The Spice Route II on the Quest

If you are interested in booking a solo cruise on one of these dates, or want information about other cabin types and sailings, or are just intrigued by Azamara Club Cruises and want to learn more, please get in touch. I am pleased to help.

Roberta .

Suggested reading:
Solo Cruising - my perspectives on single supplements

* Azamara Club Cruises Terms & Conditions:
On select 2012-2013 voyages single guest rates of 125% of total stateroom fare is available. This offer reflects our 50%-off brochure rates offer, and also includes gratuities for housekeeping, dining and bar staff. This offer is available for new, individual bookings only, and is capacity controlled. All rates, offers and itineraries are subject to change without notice. Offers may be withdrawn at any time. Government taxes & fees are additional.