We just got back from this Alaskan cruise and while I am more of the Carribean type ,I have to say this was a great cruise. The weather was amazing with sunshine and not so cold as we thought it would be . We saw some Orcas, seals and otters -Bears comming out sometimes if lucky to see them. We had the best time and of course the cruise is what you make of it but with NCL you can't go wrong--Follow your dreams and go cruising.You only live once!-- We will be there again soon to make more memories and have the best time of our life's.