We started out in Seattle, spent 4 days there seeing the sights. We stayed in the Mediterranean Inn (I've already reviewed that great little place). I suggest eating at Ten on Mercer and Toulouse Petit. If you're able go see Mt. Rainier, Breathtaking. Also lots of walking so make sure you're in shape.

I was very happy with the boarding process on the ship, it was short and painless. We were on the odd side of the ship, after all the research I did seemed better to avoid the noise of the Disco. My sisters were in E 729 and had a balcony about 2x the size of ours as it was at the back of the ship. Steward opened the partitions between the two. The mini sweet was well worth the upgrade. The 'Gourmet Italian Restaurant' on the ship wasn't really worth the extra money but the Crown Grill Defiantly was. We did not get reserved seating as we didn't want to eat w/ my dad's drunk wife for every meal and you can make reservations in the other restaurants that are also free and can eat when you want.

Ketchican was the first stop. We arrived on time and spent the morning in the town. We stopped at Annabelle's Keg and Chowder house and had great service and the the bacon cheeseburger sliders were AWESOME. The chowder was good but it was really this, guess I'm more of a Boston Chowder Girl. We also ate early and avoided the crowd. We went zip lining and it was incredible. I am terrified of heights and was worried about being able to stop (George of the Jungle was my favorite cartoon and couldn't get that silly song out of my head). Dean and Katie were very confident so I trusted them and it was right up there with parasailing! Read more