This was our very first trip on a cruise liner so picking our cruise was made through the internet. Our excursions were booked directly through NCL, which was paid in full and vouchers were sent back to us through mail which made this easy for choosing such excursions.
Flew into Seattle the nite before found a hotel close to the airport, that was nice. With continental breakfast. Hotel front desk made arrangements for pick up at the hotel to the pier at about 12:00 p.m. cause ck in time is about 1:00 p.m. This was Seattle's weekend when the Blue Angels were flying around and also races at Lake Washington with formula boats. Seattle town was busy that weekend loved it.
Got to the pier and proceeded ck in which took about an hour showing passports and state id or birth certificates. Checked in bags and onto the gangway onboard the ship. On the ship 2 BALLS was in front of us, had no clue what it was but found out it was hand wash that was filled with alcohol solution to stop viruses such as norovirus..so safety is a common factor on this ship. which was put out through out the ships restaurants, casino public areas. This is a great idea!