Oceania has a great reputation for treating cruisers well. Indeed the service was exceptional, food superb, and the Alaska destination just fine. We took the little train in from SEATAC which cost $6 versus $40 + tip for a taxi. It was nice to see some kids on the cruise, usually there are none, and they were well looked after by the staff. Another item I noted that was different was the relaxation of the country club casual rule for the dining rooms - I guess it being summer and with kids wearing jeans - some of the bigger kids (adults) felt they could relax more, too. No one seemed to mind. I stopped counting whales (humpbacks) after reaching 40 which was great to see along with the porpoises and salmon. The string quartet "Smiles" were wonderful entertainers at Afternoon tea and before dinner in the Boutiques area. Afternoon tea was really very good, although an explanation of how it is supposed to go might have helped those who did not have a clue of what teatime means and is. Darn, I gained 5 lbs on this 7 day cruise which puts me on diet time, now - no more afternoon clotted cream scones or cream filled pastry buns. Was it worth it? Yes, and the other passengers were really great which made it even more special.