Just back today, August 7 from inside passage, Seattle, Ketchikan, Tracy Arm, Juneau, Skagway. Embarkation and surprisingly Disembarkation were both very smooth.
The "cruise" in and of itself was great. Staff was 99% exceptional. Only 3 grumpy's and they were bartenders, so that explains that....
Our room steward ess was fantastic. she is from the Philippines and this was her last cruise for a while, going home for vaca. We did not know that the crew signs varying length contracts, 6/9 months, working every single day with split shifts...We had a balcony room on Baja deck, very nice, clean, comfortable bed, good for two people. Good movies at sea if you just want to take ten!!!
Drove to Seattle, got long term parking with shuttle to ship
Lots of stores, locals not happy to see us!
Too many tourist shops, I came to see the sights, not to buy low grade fake diamonds.
Nice town, Been there several times, nothing special this time.