We are not seasoned "cruisers" by any means but this was our 3rd cruise, however it was the best one we have taken thus far. We have been to Mexico on both sides and if you were to ask us which destination we preferred, it is Alaska hands down!

First let me recommend that you spend a few days in Seattle prior to the cruise. There is so much to see such as Pike Place Market, the Queen Anne neighborhood, Pioneer Square, just to name a few. If you want an aerial view of the city, I do not recommend wasting your money on the Space Needle although taking the monorail from the Westlake Shopping Ctr. to the Needle is well worth a visit. If you want to see the city from high above, I recommend going to Smith Tower, one of the oldest skyscrapers in Seattle. The architecture is amazing, the cost is nominal, and the view is spectacular!

The check-in process on the Spirit was the smoothest and quickest we have ever encountered. We were on the ship by noon, had lunch, and our cabin was ready by 1:00. We were very impressed with our Steward, Angel, as when we first arrived, he asked what our cabin number was and when we told him he said, "Oh, Kevin, Rebecca, Jessica, and Emily!". So to know our first names immediately upon arrival just amazed us! We were very pleased with their services throughout the entire cruise. Read more