We flew to Seattle a day before our cruise to avoid any flight delay issues. Four of the five of us had cruising experience with one rookie in the group!

The embarkation process ran smoothly for the most part; however, we were told by the people checking us in and assigning room keys that our Latitudes group of "Silver" would be called for embarkation and that we didn't need a number assigned. I clarified this information twice with different crew members. However, once groups were called, Platinum and Gold were called then they began calling numbers 1, 2, etc. I approached to ask about Silver embarkation and was told I needed a number. After I explained what I was told twice (and pointing to the staff members who we spoke with), they let us board immediately without hesitation or argument.

We thoroughly enjoyed our cruise of Alaska. This was the 2nd time on the Pearl with the same itinerary (last cruised in June 2013) for two of us; however, it was the first time on a cruise anywhere for one person in our group. She absolutely had the best time! She requested Alaska as she wanted adventures with friends and the Pearl did not disappoint! We enjoyed all aspects of the ship and the ports. As it was September, we had more rain than we previously experienced in June, but you have to expect rain in Alaska. We selected shore excursions that we wouldn't mind doing if it was raining. Read more