Studied the internet with reviews and decided on the Coral based on size, dining, and itinerary. This was our first cruise and it was for our 30th anniversary so it needed to be special. We did the Princess Transfer from the airport to Whittier. We left Anchorage around 12pm and we were on the ship in less than 2 hours.
Going in early May it was too icy to get close to the Hubbard Glacier. I was disappointed but the next day in Glacier Bay made up for it.
In Skagway, we too the White Pass train ride.
Very nice suite. We really enjoyed our balcony for the tour of Glacier Bay. Getting to go to Sabatini's for breakfast every morning was a definite plus.