The Best Way to Experience Alaska is with Norwegian
Alaska Cruises: Feel Free to Let the Outside In
Come aboard Norwegian Cruise Line to Alaska and feel what it’s like when you let the outside in. With 5 cruise ships sailing from 7 departure ports, including land and sea packages on our Cruisetours, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. From action-packed wilderness adventures and extraordinary sightseeing on our shore excursions, to an extended sailing season, there are plenty of opportunities to find the perfect cruise vacation designed for you. And with ships custom-built to help you see nature at its most majestic, you can witness whales breaching the surface, marvel at spectacular glaciers, and experience everything Alaska has to offer. When you cruise with Norwegian, the awe of Alaska stays with you throughout your vacation.
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Day 1
Date : August 12, 2023
Embarkation: Seattle, WA
Enjoy the Freedom to Cruise Alaska the Way You Like
There's a reason why the best way to cruise Alaska is with Norwegian - we've got something for every type of traveler.
Day 2
Date : August 13, 2023
Cruising - At Sea
Take the time to enjoy the extraordinarily unique scenery.
Thrill-seekers will jump for joy at our two-level race track and laser tag, followed by a stroll down The Waterfront, our revolutionary quarter-mile oceanfront promenade, for a glacier-side meal, available on board the Norwegian Bliss.
Day 3
Date : August 14, 2023
Time : 7:00 am
Sitka, Alaska
Perhaps you may choose to take the very popular excursion "Siginaka Island by Cruise & Paddle"
Settle in aboard an expedition catamaran for a wonderfully picturesque cruise to a private island, the starting point for a kayaking adventure through the Siginaka Islands
Day 4
Date : August 15, 2023
Time : 6:30 am
Juneau, Alaska
Whale Watching & Wildlife Quest
This sightseeing cruise features guaranteed whale watching! Following a short motorcoach ride to scenic Auke Bay, you’ll board a water jet powered catamaran specially designed for wildlife viewing. Relax in the warm, comfortable, spacious main cabin, surrounded by large windows as your experienced Captain guides you through the island studded waters of Stephens Passage. Against a majestic backdrop of snow-capped peaks and glaciers, the onboard naturalist will explain the behavior and habitat of wildlife you may encounter, including humpback and killer whales, Steller sea lions, Dall’s porpoise, harbor seals, bald eagles, bears and deer.
Day 4
Date : August 15, 2023
Endicott Arm, Alaska
One of Alaska’s lesser-known gems, Endicott Arm Fjord marks the southern edge of Fords Terror Wilderness area. As you drift through its 30-mile-long stretch, you can’t help but be awed by the surrounding granite cliffs, mountain valleys and dozens of gushing waterfalls. Drifting icebergs, deep blue waters and a spectacular tidewater glacier only add to this natural spectacle’s appeal.
Day 5
Date : August 16, 2023
Time : 8:00 am
Icy Strait Point, Alaska
Cruise into waters teeming with humpback whales and other marine life, and then dine on traditional Alaskan dishes at a seafood feast. Point Adolphus has the highest concentration of humpback whales in the Alaskan panhandle, so be on the lookout for these majestic and intelligent creatures. They will be breaching the water’s surface, waving their flukes up and down as they dive, and feeding voraciously to fatten up for their winter migration south. You might also observe frolicking Dall’s porpoises, Stellar Sea Lions, curious Harbor Seals and Orca whales, which sometimes feed on infirm or wounded humpbacks. Be sure to look skyward for majestic bald eagles, too. Following the whale-watching adventure, you too will have the opportunity to feast. A sumptuous meal of classic Alaskan dishes awaits you back in Hoonah. The menu will include seasonal shrimp and crabs, Andouille sausage and all sorts of sides. Afterwards, you can roast marshmallows around the campfire.
Day 6
Date : August 17, 2023
Time : 6:30 am
Ketchikan, Alaska
Gain an understanding of the lives of the First Nations people at a replica 19th-century village and in a forest where they still harvest medicinal plants. Tlingit and Haida guides will share their cultures with you in the village clan house in Totem Bight State Park. The colorful totem poles throughout the village are carved with animal figures that reflect the myths and legends of the indigenous people. For instance, the raven is often portrayed in stories as a trickster and is said to be capable of changing its form at will. You will delve deeper into the culture while walking a woodlands trail at Connell Lake. The guides will point out and describe edible plants such as Labrador tea, bearded lichen, and fireweed. They will also show you how spiny devil’s club is carefully harvested to use as fishhooks, tattoo ink and even as a natural medicine for arthritis. A snack of local foods follows.
Day 7
Date : August 18, 2023
Time : 4:30 pm
Victoria, BC
Follow your own path, down some of ours. Victoria is a true one-of-a-kind land on the Pacific coast. Surrounded by water and full of adventure, Victoria finds itself nestled between the tranquil waters of the Salish Sea and the mighty coastal rainforests of Vancouver Island.
Day 8
Date : August 19, 2023
Debarkation: Seattle, WA
Debarkation day is always bitter-sweet. Time to reflect on the amazing journey you have experienced and possibly time to explore what your next dream destination will be
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