Seattle or Vancouver?

[tony]

On Carnival, which is better to cruise to Alaska from, Seattle or Vancouver? Also, which month is best? Thanks for the help.

[Cruising Caribbean]

@tony That's a great question. It all depends on where you are driving/flying from, and if you have a preferred area to visit. It's cheaper of course to travel within the States if you are based in the U.S. At the same time, if you have done Seattle and want to visit somewhere new, traveling to Vancouver could be worth the extra expenditure to explore the immaculate scenery there. Vancouver in the springtime is supposed to be incredible. 

Here are some pros and cons of cruising out of Seattle. https://www.cruisehive.com/cruises-from-seattle-must-know-pros-and-cons/36531

Here are some pros and cons of cruising out of Vancouver. https://www.cruisehive.com/cruises-from-vancouver-the-pros-and-cons/39185

Take a read through these articles to get a better grasp on what area would better suit your interests.

This article explains the best times to cruise to Alaska in more detail. https://www.cruisehive.com/when-is-the-best-time-to-cruise-alaska/29644

[tony]

Thanks for the info!

[Kendall James-Vargas]

@tony In terms of pricing, winter could possibly be more affordable, but then you contend with the elements and potential travel delays. Ideally, I would opt for booking an Alaskan cruise in the Spring or Summer months for the sake of eliminating more weather-related travel delays. What ports of call are you most interested to visit? I would book your cruise based on itinerary stops versus port of departure.