We had anticipated and planned this family for almost one year, and expectations were high - we were not disappointed.We are a couple who have cruised several times before, and were traveling with daughter, son-in-law, and 2 grandkids (ages 4and 6 years). This was the first cruise for the rest of the family.  We flew from Los Angeles to Vancouver on the day prior to our cruise, and stayed at the Pan Pacific Hotel.  The hotel was lovely and very convenient - this made the embarkation so easy!  After breakfast, the kids went for a swim in the hotel pool, and then at 11AM we took the elevator to the cruise terminal (we sent our luggage to the terminal at about 10:30).  We experienced no delays and were on the ship by 11:30.  We had two staterooms, mini suite with balcony, and had the door opened between the balconies for the duration of the trip.  By doing this, we were able to walk between the two rooms without going into the hallway.  Our room steward, Reymond, took care of this the first day, and was extremely helpful and friendly throughout the cruise.For dining, we had chosen the anytime dining, but we were able to reserve a six person window table for 5:30 each evening.  This was important to us because two members of our party had severe food allergies (peanut and shellfish) and we wanted continuity of service.  We were given the best of service at dinner every night.  Our wait staff (Marisca and JoJo) were outstanding, giving great suggestions and prompt service.  In addition, the head waiter, Mario, made certain that our food allergies were addressed at every meal.  We cannot say enough positive about the service that we received in the dining room.  We celebrated our wedding anniversary on the trip by renewing our wedding vows.  This was very intimate and special.  We wrote our own renewal vows and everything about the ceremony was very nice.  Our two grandkids attended the kids club several days.  It was only open for sign ups on the day of embarkation, and only limited on days of port.  The kids really enjoyed it, and their parents (who are admittedly very protective) felt that it was well run, kept their interest, and safety was a priority.  Cion, Ana and Nataly were excellent with the kids.  It would be noted that while they don't expect a tip, it was greatly appreciated.  In Ketchikan, we took the Bering Sea Fisherman's trip and it was enjoyed by all ages.  This was the undisputed favorite excursion for everyone in the family.  We saw whales, eagles, crabs, octopus, and other fish.  Our grandkids even held some of the crabs and shrimp!  In Juneau, we took the Whale Watch and Wildlife Quest.  While the adults enjoyed this trip, it was not really geared for the younger kids.  In Skagway, five of us the 3 hour White Pass train, while one person took the 7 hour White Pass train (and bus) tour.  The scenery was spectacular and all enjoyed their trips.  We were grateful that we took the kids on the 3 hour trip!  All our shore excursions were booked through Princess.  We were not overly impressed by the entertainment.  We liked the production shows of Dance and Motor City.  The other entertainment was not up to Princess standards.  Only one night was there good entertainment in the atrium during the dinner hour, and that was the Coral Princess band.  Disembarkation was an easy process.  We arranged private transportation from the cruise terminal in Whittier to the airport in Anchorage.  We booked Girdwood Shuttle, and while they got us from A to B, that was it.  Luckily we were paying attention in the terminal, and noticed the driver or we would have missed the shuttle (he did not make an announcement, nor did he make any effort to check his list of passengers until we got to the airport!).  Overall, the Coral Princess staff and crew were outstanding and made this a very enjoyable trip for us.  Each crewmember we came into contact with was pleasant and helpful.  We would highly recommend a voyage on the Coral Princess to anyone.