We live a couple hour drive from Seattle so we did not have to fly in. We parked in the parking garage directly across from the pier that Norwegian docks at, Republic Parking Northwest. After you park they parking staff will load up your luggage at your car in their minivan and take you directly curb side to the terminal. At the terminal to the far right of the building is the porters. You can drop off your luggage as long as you have your NCL luggage tag attached. Then proceed down the block to the left of the porter station to enter the NCL terminal station. Have all your cruise documents and passports in hand! Makes the line go quickly. Proceed forward to go upstairs to the waiting areas. If you have a suite go to the right for your VIP check-in. After your finish the VIP check-in you will be escorted directly to your cabin by a crew member. This process went smoothly.

Our penthouse balcony cabin was wonderful. It was myself, my husband and our 13 year old son. It was very roomy and we never felt cramped. The balcony is quite large with two full size lounge chairs which we actually go to use because we had unusually sunny, warm weather for Alaska in May.

The bathroom is set-up very well with a roomy size tub/shower and a separate toilet area. We had plenty of storage for all our clothes etc. Read more