Hope you will find this information helpful in planning your Alaska visit. This was our (wife and self)14th cruise over many years, with 5 cruise lines, and yes we did enjoy it despite some rocky seas on Sunday while in the open ocean prior to entering protected waters near Juneau. If you are prone to seasickness I would suggest departing from Vancouver via the "inside passage".

We flew in from Florida one day prior to the cruise. Took a Taki Cab to Motif Hotel in downtown Seattle and the fee was $48 + tip. Cab from hotel to Pier 91 on Saturday morning was $18 + tip. Motif is excellently located just 5 easy walking blocks from Pikes Market and the hotel s super clean with a nice glass of complementary Wine in the lobby following check-in. Castle and Elephant Restaurant is located at the base of the hotel which made for a convenient place for dinner. Directly across the street is the Specialty Bakery and Cafe for Breakfast, etc. All stores are very close for easy walking.

Embarkation was the best experienced to date...hats off to Port of Seattle and its smiling staff. Holland America also had its act together at check in. We arrived at port at 11:35 AM and were aboard by Noon and immediately directed to the cabin. Ships staff seem happy the entire cruise. Read more