Just returned from this trip in May, I would go cc class well worth it! The goodies are excellent! Also if you are considering round trip out of seattle, I would suggest port side of ship. Going to Alaska day one is sea day away from land, day 2 is into Juneau At 1pm good view either side, ship will be docked on port side. day 3 is Skagway early arrival, port side will be facing away from dock/cliffs toward bay. Day 4 is a early arrival at Hubbard Glacier, only one hour there, but captain turns ships several times, good views on both sides. After leaving hubbard glacier, its out to open sea again for trip to Ketchikan, and from this point on you will be heading south, and facing land port side. On last afternoon, we sailed through inside passage, Very scenic once again both sides of ship. Hope this helps