This was like our 10th cruise and 6th with NCL. A long anticipated Alaska cruise from Seattle. We live in the east Texas hills. So near the Gulf. We normally drive to a port. Air was required for this.

Trip from airport to seaport went smoothly. We had two Dallas friends join us. I had arranged for a limo to pickup the 4 of us. Embarkation was what was expected. No complaints there. The wife and I tote our own bags, and stored them in a bar while we waited for cabin ready. In the mean time we ate in the main dining room.

Balcony room was what we expected from NCL. Room is kind of small as compared to other lines. Bathroom toilet area is really small. Shower is OK. Age is showing, but bed seemed fairly new. Read more