This was our first cruise up north. We came in the day before and stayed at the SpringHill Suites in Seattle. We were very pleased with the hotel and seeing the beautiful city of Seattle.

We took a cab to pier 90 in the morning and arrived about 10:30. We dropped our luggage off went inside and checked in. There was no waiting and we were told to take a seat until they started to board. In less than 15 minutes we boarded and went to the Windjammer for a good lunch. We then checked out the ship and waited till 1:00pm for our statroom to be ready. What a surprise when we opened the door and found our luggage already inside.

We did have a problem with our early dinner assigned seating. We had to see the head waiter early on as there was no set table on our sea pass. We did get seated with a very nice couple. The service that night was poor but the food was very good. We asked other people and they expressed the same and we had to wonder if the my time dining had things messed up or the waiters are having more tables to serve. The service did improve on the following nights. The food was very good and the portions were adequate. Bit of advice if you have the prime rib and get the horse radish it will open your nostrils. I love it but that was sure strong. Read more