How To Plan A Solo Alaska Cruise?

In May 2023, I took a cruise from Vancouver to Seward. I intended to take a Gulf of Alaska cruise to deposit me in Seward so I could then start my independently planned land tour. This is how I planned the cruise. Including the two biggest decisions you'll need to make.
00:00 Introduction
00:17 The failed first attempt
00:59 Thinking bigger in 2023
01:22 The Alaska cruise season
02:48 Your two biggest decisions
03:37 Two types of 7-day Alaska cruise
04:16 Glacier Bay
05:15 Norwegian Jewel, sadly not Spirit as well
06:03 What should you pack? Since everyone asks
08:08 Breaking down the cost!
10:59 It's an excursion-focused cruise
13:11 Would I change anything?
14:25 Would I cruise Alaska again?