Just a quick review for those anxious to hear about Alaska in 2013.
Embarkation went very smooth. We waited just a little longer than normal at the pier but they quickly made up for it by having the main dining room open for our first meal almost as soon as we boarded. Our rooms were ready before we were finished with our second course. That was very nice.
We have been on the Pearl twice, the Star twice and this our first time on the Jewel. All were to Alaska in May. We live close to the port so it is very convenient and so beautiful in Alaska.
The cabin worked just fine for us except they do not have a coffee maker in the room. That is a definite negative for us. We do like the larger flat screens they used to replace the old tv's.