For a first time cruiser, I didn't know what to expect of my cruise to Alaska.  I had some preconcieved ideas because of pictures I had seen or things that I had heard from friends.  The ship was huge and a little glitzy.  The state room (inside) was larger than I had imagined.  Not very big but had lots of storage. 

The staff was friendly and helpful.  I was impressed at how clean everything was.  There was 24 hour eating and the specialty restaurants were wonderful.  I was expecting mass quantities of fresh seafood which was nonexistant.  That was a big disappointment. 

Alaska was...