We did the Vancouver / Alaska trip earlier this year, cost around 3k each. fly BA to Vancouver and then booked Celebrity Cruises for the cruise. we could have got it cheaper but opted for a balcony on the cruise ship which was well worth it for the extra cost.
Sounds wonderful. We too would want a balcony. I was on a cruise previously (Princess Cruises) and enjoyed it immensely, and part of the reason for the enjoyment was the wonderful spacious balcony. It's worth the extra cost. Did you go via Heathrow? What duration was the cruise? Good cruiseline (Celebrity)??
Thank you.