My boyfriend and I just returned from a 7 day Alaskan Cruise on the Norwegian Pearl. I surprised him for his 50th birthday, as an Alaskan trip was a dream of his. We were not disappointed! I chose a mini suite and added the romance package for some extra perks. It was simply awesome.

We left from Seattle, and embarkation was a breeze. We were impressed with the size of the cabin and the balconey. I must say, you really need a balaconey to get the most enjoyment from the trip. We spent so much time out there,looking at the beautiful scenery and the various wildlife. Bring binoculars.

It was chilly (50's) except for the last excursion in Victoria. Bring layers. We had 3 way jackets and I wore all the layers several times. It rained a bit here and there, but we had some sun. Read more