It takes professional organization to get so many passengers to and from a destination. A cruise with Norwegian gives new dimension to customer service, from the beginning to the end. I am 80 years old, prefer to travel alone and never felt I needed direction or support, It was always at hand. NCL Vancouver to Alaska was my third cruise and I incorporated a three day stay in Vancouver to take advantage of the flight from Boston. The on-shore excursions met all my expectations, the good weather being an added plus for that time of year in Alaska.

I enjoyed all food choices being a pretty healthy eater. The activities, especially the string music in the Atrium with a glass of wine, was an afternoon delight.

And yes, I tolerated the smoke in the casino and enjoyed the slots as I wished. Read more