Embarkation is so much improved with the new SF terminal compared to last year. The cruise ship was delayed due to heavy cleaning from an outbreak of flu virus last cruise May 15, 2015. TIP: BRING CLOROX WIPES AND WIPE YOUR ROOM ON ARRIVAL (ESP. PHONE AND REMOTE CONTROL); USE YOUR OWN ROOM BATHROOM; WASH HANDS FOR 20 SECONDS. Never felt ill, room was very clean even if slightly dated. Sheets and bedspread should be replaced..old with some small holes and duvet stuffing had clumped together. Service was exceptional..from housekeeping to dinning. Naturalist speakers were wonderful and very informative. I am glad Princess has decreased dancing Broadway shows (how many times can you see Motor City and British Invasion shows after you have seen them on several other Princess cruises?) and offered Comedians, Hypnotist, Movies, Impressionist, a fabulous singer (JESSE HAMILTON), etc. Loved the ports..but please Princess, a longer time in Victoria, BC! One half of our ports were tendered which takes more time and less port time. Dining food was generally good, esp. in the dining room We had early dinning so we could see the 8:00 and 9:00 PM shows and it worked out well. Loved Rolando (our head waiter) and Bianca (our housekeeper).

Alaska is beautiful, chilly in May, but so beautiful. Never went to the outdoor movies (way to cold) or swimming in the pools, but so glad I went and would go again in a second. Thanks Princess!