We just returned from our cruise to Alaska. We were on the September 6th sailing of the Vision. In one word WOW! My wife and I traveled with one other couple and I will give the ups and very few downs of our cruise.

We went in a day early...This is an absolute must! I would have been a nervous wreck after spending so much on this cruise to have had a flight delay. We flew into Seattle and was picked up at the airport and arrived at The Westin within an hour or so. We had a beautiful room on the thirtyninth floor that overlooked downtown. We walked down to the waterfront and had some wonderful seafood at Elliott's Oyster House. We sat there and watched the ships go in and out. Then my wife and our friends began their shopping experience. We went back to the room and had a great nights sleep.

Cruise Day! We got up early had breakfast and arrived at the ship around 11:30. The boarding process was easier that I had remembered. We were through the line and eating in the Windjammer within twenty minutes. Our room was not ready until one so this gave us an opportunity to tour the ship. We also used this time to confirm our table assignment. If you are from the east coast remember the time difference when selecting your dining time. Read more