My wife and I (55-60) just came back from our first main line cruise in a while - about five years, I have never written a review before but have been prompted by friends to pen this "non review" for the benefit of other folks like me who thought they knew it all.

As background, we have gone on a dozen cruises, at various price points (never super luxe), and have enjoyed every one.

SO the trip on the Solstice, A well cared-for ship, met our expectations. We had been to Alaska Before so there was little itinerary surprise. Read more