I have cruised with Carnival, Holland America and Princess. They are all very different from each other. Holland America if for the older folks. Things close after 9:00 PM. The Ledo Deck is very quiet after 9:00PM. Princess is good in it's own way. Quiet after 10:00PM. Carnival is the FUN SHIP. We are seniors and our favorit cruise line is Carnival. Holland America has a very nice 14 day Alaska cruise that does not do the interior of Alaska. Holland America also has great cruises that do the interior.