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Thanks for all of the responses! It's refreshing to see some positive comments; the constant negative comments I tend to see from first-time posters is draining! I'm very realistic; by no means do I expect everything to be perfect.

Shoreguy - thank you so much for the link to the Cruise Guys website, very interesting & informative!

Sistagoldenhair - we will be on the same cruise as you. My husband & I sailed on the Norwegian Pearl to Alaska in May & we loved it. That was our first NCL cruise; we have booked two more since then.

Watchdiva - glad to hear your son enjoyed himself, he definitely deserves it! I hope you got the military discount for him; my husband still gets it & he's been out of the Army since the early 90's. Please thank your son for his services to our country, it's very much appreciated!