What non DCL line for Alaska??

[Kandjandj]

I was so set on booking DCL for AK next year...until I got my quote. We just can't afford it. I want to do big excursions in AK so I can't spend all my money on the cruise itself. And also, next year is our 15 year anniversary so we decided to leaver her at home. I am actually seriously considering taking her on TA by myself as I wrote in my other thread. Now, I can't decided who to sail AK on. I want to go to Glacier Bay so that narrows it down to NCL, HA or Princess. I've never been on any them. Here is what I am looking for besides itinerary: pretty and clean ship, nice activities besides casino, decent food,great service.
I was leaning toward NCL but the fac that they have 2x speciality restaurants than MDR makes me think that the MDR food isn't good but I've never been.
HA ships look nice but I am afraid we will be surrounded by the geriatric crowd.
For some reasons Princess just sounds stuck up to me. I am sure I am being overly judgy here as I have no proof.
Can somebody please help me (if that's even possible ) ???

 

[bahacca]

A neighbor of ours have travelled on just about every line imaginable. They go on about 6-10 cruises a year! I asked them the same question only I was going to take the kids. They said Princess hands down. Their food is great and entertainment is really good. Their itineraries are really great as well. I plan to use Princess when we actually go.

 

[jilljill]

Since this thread is not about comparing another cruise line to DCL and is only looking for opinions on other cruise lines I'm closing this thread. Please refer to www.cruisecritic.com for comparing the 3 lines you are considering.