We cruised to Alaska on the Norwegian Pearl out of Seattle. There were 20 of us in the party (family reunion), ranging from ages 5-75. Here are the pros and cons:
Pros:
-Fabulous scenery everywhere you looked. Whales, dolphins, bald eagles, glaciers, mountains, etc.
We loved Seattle! What more can we say? Space Needle, Bainbridge, Pike's Market...all were awesome!