I really enjoyed the Pearl. High marks for the staff. Without exception they were great and they always aimed to please.
I chose a cabin with a balcony and was glad I did as we got a little whale watching in on the way up to Juneau right from my room. The room was compact but efficient.
Dining: I found the buffet to be excellent. The quality of the food was very good and everything was fresh. The specialty restaurants were good and provide a calm from the sometimes hectic buffet.