Wife and I were traveling with our friends and both couples have cruised many times. We flew or waited to fly all day from Boston to MSP and then to Fairbanks. No problems just a very long day, perhaps I would spend a day in between next time.

From the get go all hotel accommodations were really nice, much better than anticipated. One thing I did notice in each place and port was the knowledge that things were closing up next week. This gave us the impression they were done with this for the season but we also found some good deals in the shops.

Ship was clean and operating well. First real displeasure was for the first night they knew to place our traveling companions across the hall from us. From that point on they were a five minute walk from us. On board we were 603 (starboard side) and they were 602 (port side). This was also a walk to meet up with them. Originally they were not seated with us for dinner but was corrected easily. Read more