We are in our early 40's and have been on 9 cruises on all different lines. This was our first trip to Alaska.

Embarkation: What a breeze, very calm people, no rushing, pushing and crazy people. Nice touch of big cookies, water, and lemonade while people waited to board the ship. Already got to know a few crew members while waiting. Convenient parking right outside the ship, but you better get there early to get a space otherwise you have to park across the street.

Ship: Very nice and understated. Didn't think any of the public rooms were overall fancy like we've seen on other ships. The atrium was a disappointment and not all glamorous, big, open and beautiful as we've seen on other ships. However, there was a gorgeous light that hung down that changed colors and it was absolutely the highlight of the atrium. It was just stunning. The elevators were gorgeous on the outside doors and we loved the glass ones that went down each side of the ship where you could see the ocean. The casino was small and not very good at all. The Lido pool was very pretty and so was the aft pool. We didn't walk into 1 public room and just say wow on the ship like we have on other ships, but it still was a very nice ship. Read more