Which ship to take in Alaska?

[bamacruise]

I can't decide if I want to book a cruise on the Norwegian Pearl or Star. Both are doing Alaska and the pricing on the Star is better on the date I'm looking at in August (around $200 per person more on the Pearl), but the Pearl is newer and has more features. Help me decide!

[tucsoncruiser]

Hi
New to these boards, just joined today!
Last Sept. we took the Pearl to Alaska. It was just perfect. Was on the Star twice to Mexico in 2008, really like that ship. But the Pearl is a new and nicer ship. It is worth the extra $ to go on the Pearl.

Enjoy your cruise!

[aguacruise]

Agreed - I've been on both ships and I'd have to say that for a little extra if you have the money you should give the newer ship (the Pearl) a try. But I'm a big NCL fan, so I don't think you can go wrong.