We have sailed with NCL several times before and so were used to their standards.
We did our research beforehand starting with speaking to crew who had previously done the cruise and then we searched the online forums and critics evaluations.
We chose the last cruise of the season on purpose and selected excursions that didn't break the bank.
Great space. Very comfortable. Good views, quiet. Clean and in good state of repair.
We stayed in Seattle for two days before we cruised. We found that the Pike Place Market was the one place that got our attention. It is well worth a visit.
Highlight of the trip. Being so close to glaciers and seeing them calve was spectacular. This was what Alaska was about.