Alaska - Sharon & JohnDecember 2, 2013
Dear Sir, Our trip was wonderful! We had a great time (except for the storm on the first night) and lots of sunshine. The ship was beautiful and clean at all times. Being novice travelers we failed to take advantage of all the VIP amenities that were available to us. We enjoyed our large suite but did not realize that our patio door could only be open when we were in port. We got brave and opened it when we were in Glacier Bay. All the other cabins were opened, too so I guess that was OK! We decided that we prefer meal times more than Freestyle Cruising. It is fun to meet people at dinner and get to know your wait staff. There were only 4 places to eat on “THE PEARL” that did not charge a surcharge. You had to have reservations at the other places and they were often booked up. Also there was only one dining area that was open 24 hours and it did not have comfort foods (like pizza, burgers, French fries, ice cream, sandwiches, etc.) that you sometimes get a craving for late at night or mid-afternoon. It was actually quite small considering the number of people on the cruise. The shows were excellent and we had lots of free time to just explore. We didn’t see any whales or wildlife on this trip. If we go back to Alaska some day, we will definitely choose different shore excursions. Thank you for all your help and for staying in touch. We think you were super. Next time I will keep the room you selected for us. Best Wishes,
