Alaskan Small Ship Vs Big Ship Cruises
Big Ship Alaska Cruise | Small Ship Alaska Cruise |
| At a Glance | |
|---|---|
| 1500 to 3000 guests | 60 to 100 guests |
| 700-1000 feet long, 10-15 stories high | 150-200 feet long, 2 to 3 stories high |
| $125 per day (inside cabin) to $300 per day (balcony) | $300 per day (inside cabin) to $750 per day (deluxe stateroom) |
| Shore excursions cost extra: $50 (attraction) to $150 (raft/boat tour) to $400 and up (helicopter tour) | Shore Excursions typically included |
| Why Choose It? | |
| Floating resort through coastal and glacial scenery | Sail where big ships can't: secluded bays/fjords and smaller ports of call |
| Lots of on-ship amenities: many dining venues, entertainment, shopping, bars, pools, spa, health club | Flexible schedule for wildlife viewing; closer to the water so you see better |
| Lowest prices | Go ashore for up-close exploration |
| More for kids to do | Learn and experience new things |
| Bigger cabins, more space all around | Meet interesting people |
| Smoother ride | It's about the destination, not the ship |
| Main Alaska Cruise Routes | |
| 7-night Inside Passage (roundtrip from Seattle or Vancouver) | 7-night inside passage (roundtrip from Juneau) |
| 7-night Cross-Gulf of Alaska (Seattle or Vancouver to Anchorage) | 5-7 day Classic Discovery Voyage (roundtrip from Whittier) or shorter 3-day voyages available. |
| Best Alaska Cruises | |
| For Inside Passage: Holland America Rotterdam | For Prince William Sound: Discovery Voyages |
| For Gulf of Alaska: Princess | For Inside Passage: UnCruise Adventures |
| For Luxury: Regent or Silversea | |
| For Family: Disney |
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