Thanks for the info on the rooms. I know we definitely don't want a windowless room. Hadn't thought about the balcony with that aspect, of it being a more personal and quiet place to enjoy away from the decks. Thanks for that extra bit of perspective, I think we'll get a balcony for our honeymoon.

Quote Originally Posted by silentshooter View Post
...and while speaking with him I realized just how amazing Alaska really is and hands on is the only way to truly see its beauty
Yes, hands on from a cruise ship

Sorry, I'm sure it was still extremely beautiful! I spent 3 weeks in the backcountry on a backpacking and sea-kayaking trip. We drove one day for 15hrs to get to our next base camp and it felt like we barely covered any ground in comparison to how big the state is. THAT really put it in perspective, as to how unmolested and barren Alaska really is. That, and nearly dying while taking off with too much gear in a small two passenger plane over a mountain pass from Cordova (which doesn't have any roads outside of the small fishing town, only accessible by plane/boat - we kayaked into it).

And on that note, we're calling it a night! See ya'll tomorrow!