Originally Posted by
gretchendz
If you are choosing betwen the Coral and the Island, take the Coral. The Island is the most-hated ship by Princess cruisers. They started life as sister ships, but the Island was chopped up to add more cabins. The outcry was so bad that the Coral was spared that fate.
Cunard has not yet released 2026 Alaska sailings, you are correct. Holland has released Alaska 2026 dates now.
I am putting down a deposit on a southbound sailing on the Coral Princess in July. Thank you everyone for your advice.
I do see that HAL has released their 2026 Alaska sailings, but I am guessing they haven't yet published all the fares. Every single southbound sailing for the entire 2026 season on both ships only has interior and oceanview cabins for sale. Not a single verandah or suite is available. I am skeptical they are all already sold out.