Cruised on the Pearl to the inland passage (Seattle to Skagway). Much preferred this vessel to the Dawn (Western Caribbean cruise in Jan.). Much more window viewing and a better lay out. Specialty restaurants had outside viewing also not so on the Dawn.

Shore excursions are really pricey. Did Mendenhall Glacier, White Pass train ride, and boat ride in Ketchikan, ( eagles, totem pole viewing from boat and a lighthouse). Would not do any of these again!!

Biggest complaint on the ship was the filthy window in our cabain. Hard to see out of it. It also had a rust streak running right smack dab in the middle. NCL kept everything else very clean. Read more