Once again a very enjoyable week onboard a Princess vessel. Easy embarkation/disembarkation in Seattle, minimal waiting time to board and depart. Used city bus from downtown to Pier 91 and return ($6.50 total each way for 2 seniors, 1 adult, 2 youth) to avoid large parking fees at the pier.

Sadly, unfriendly to business Seattle has prohibited music at sail-away parties so the departure was sedate. Nice scenery sailing out of Elliot Bay and through Puget Sound. Calm water sailing around Vancouver Island was warmly welcomed after rough seas forced a turnaround on our last Alaska cruise. Weather was unseasonably good throughout the trip.

Made a standing reservation for 5pm at the anytime dining Bernini Dining Room through the maitre'd and had a great window table with friendly and skilled waiters Rochelle and Archie. Marvelous food each day at all meals. Enjoyed well prepared and presented seafood, meat, pasta, starters, soups, salads, and desserts. Shrimp, greek, and chicken salads at the International Cafe were quite good. Barista Joel at the Piazza deck 5 bar was spectacular, making the best lattes we've had at sea. Teenage grandsons enjoyed the food at Horizon Court at lunchtime. Read more