Arrived at dock at 2:00 in the afternoon because we had missed our original flight. Shuttle Express took us there first when driver heard we had been up since 4 am (2 am Seattle time) and really wanted to get there. Before we left, I had prebooked and paid for 2 seats to cruise terminal. Embarkation was smooth and the women from Seattle that the cruiseline hires to expedite the process are super friendly. Checked out our cabin first. Ample storage space in closets, under bed, and in bath. We never used it all. Our veranda room slept 3 but there was just 2 of us. There was a step up into the bathroom. After jamming my foot once, I kept the rubber bathmat there until I had become accustomed to the step.

Lifeboat drill was very disorganized even though they told us to leave lifejackets in room. Did not instill confidence that things would go smoothly in event of evacuation.

Wish I'd brought a warmer jacket because while the ship is cruising, the wind really increases and it gets COLD! We had rain on and off while in Alaska, therefore; going outside while the ship was moving required gloves and often substantial raingear. Layering worked very well while on land. Read more