We are not writers or bloggers, just like to travel as a family. Our group of 11 comprised 6 adults and 5 children ranging from 4 to 17. We did a lot of advanced planning, but nothing ever goes as planned! Read the Ports of Call section. Here is our experience:

Getting on the ship was easy. Some in our party got there early (11:30) some later (2:30). All had good experiences checking in and getting on board. Luggage arrived in about an hour. Getting there early is better, as you can get lunch on deck and still make it on deck before departure. Ship left early at 3:45pm. TIP: Head to the Crow's Nest for departure - great views of Seattle!

Overall Experience: Good, but there were a few issues to note. It seemed there was always something being sold to us. At departure, it was the beer and wine tastings taking place the next day. Then there were items for sale around the pool most days. Always being asked about the wine tasting, premium wine tasting, ultra premium wine tasting, and mixology class all for a price. Service was great if you were paying for something, but sometimes lacking if you needed anything else. I am still waiting for my iced tea I order for dinner each night. Read more