This was our very first cruise. Absolutely loved Alaska! I'll cherish the memories forever of the spectacular scenery and wonderful experiences we had. The cruise itself......it had it's highs and lows for me. Don't think we'll go on another. We're just not "cruise folk". Everyone is different, which is what makes the world go round.

The excursions we took were fabulous and the weather always cooperated just as we began each one (rain would stop or the sun come out). Couldn't have asked for better timing.

Seattle was a beautiful city. We arrived the day before the cruise and toured the Space Needle (plan a lot of time to see this...lines were long for both buying tickets and waiting for the elevators (both coming and going). Pikes Market was such an interesting place! I wish I had a place like that near me! We had dinner that night at "Salty's". Great seafood and the view of the Seatle skyline was gorgeous. They offer complimentary round trip limo service from certain downtown hotels (check Salty's website for the hotel list)if you are one of the first three people to make a reservation for that night. I called two and a half weeks out and was the first one that evening! Limo was fun and the driver gave a mini tour talk of Seattle as he was driving. Read more