Itinerary
Seattle ➤ Sitka ➤ Juneau ➤ Endicott Arm/ Dawes Glacier ➤ Icy Strait Point ➤ Ketchikan ➤ Victoria BC ➤ Seattle
DAY 1
On arrival at Dublin Airport Terminal 2, make your way to the check-in area before proceeding through security to your departure gate. On arrival in Seattle, after collecting your luggage, make your own way to your 4* pre-cruise accommodation in Seattle for a great nights’ sleep.
DAY 2
Spend the day exploring Seattle at your leisure. The City sits on the slip of land between Puget Sound and Lake Washington, with the Olympic and Cascade Mountains serving as a dramatic backdrop for this oh-so cosmopolitan city. Soar up the futuristic Space Needle and experience the views atop this stunning landmark created for the 1962 World’s Fair.
DAY 3
This morning check-out of your hotel and enjoy some more free time in Seattle before making your way to Seattle cruise terminal where your cabin on the Norwegian Bliss awaits.
Once onboard explore the ship and all it has to offer. Why not take the opportunity to book any excursions or Broadway shows you may like to do during the week. (Any NCL excursions booked are at an additional cost)
DAY 4
Spend the day at sea and enjoy all that Norwegian Bliss has to offer onboard.
DAY 5
Sitka, Alaska – Sitka is a charming island community surrounded with stunning mountain and seaside panoramic views. The vast and rich wildlife boasts sightings of whales, brown bears, deers, sea otters, and various birds flock here. This destination offers superb fishing, and plentiful historical attractions.
DAY 6
Juneau – Juneau has been called “Alaska’s peak experience,” certainly due in part to its unparalleled glacier viewing from such places as Tracy Arm Fjord, the Juneau Icefields and Glacier Bay National Park. Kayak up one of the area’s many protected waterways, go flightseeing, tour historic downtown or try your hand at panning for gold. The majestic Mendenhall Glacier lies nearly 12 miles outside Juneau, a treck worthwhile.
Endicott Arm and Dawes Glacier (Cruising) – This is why visitors come to Alaska-to see glaciers as magnificent as Dawes-and getting there is half the excitement. From Stephens Passage, your ship will turn into the glacially carved fjord of Endicott Arm, the southern sister fjord to Tracy. However, Endicott is special. It’s the fjord less travelled, and at its head, Dawes Glacier. But first, the 31-mile fjord. Sheer granite walls. Plunging waterfalls. Spruce and hemlock trees clinging to the steep sides. It is the definition of pristine. Look for “bergy bits,” floating chunks of glacial ice, some looking more like sculptures, some with resting seals on top. Keep an eye open for bears, mountain goats and whales, too. As we approach the glacier, listen for thunderous cracks and have your camera ready. Dawes is an active tidewater glacier that recedes daily causing calving, where huge hunks of ice plunge into the sea. At 600 feet tall and a half-mile wide, this blue-hued, powerful glacier may be the highlight of your Alaska cruise.
DAY 7
Icy Strait Point, Alaska – Venture “where the north wind doesn’t blow.” Known for this famous saying, Icy Strait Point is the ideal landing spot for adventurers seeking a new experience. Breathtaking and exciting, Icy Strait Point truly takes you where the wild things are. It’s one of the few places in the world where wildlife outnumbers the human population. A trip here certainly satisfies your taste for adventure. Take a cruise from Icy Strait Point and enjoy Alaska’s awe-inspiring scenery and the many excursion options that Norwegian Cruise Line has to offer.
DAY 8
Ketchikan (Ward Cove) – Thanks to its abundant rainfall, Ketchikan is surrounded by some of the world’s most lush wilderness. Its Tlingit Indian name, Kach Khanna, means “spread wings of the eagle.” Chances are you’ll see one of these magnificent birds perched atop a Sitka tree during your Alaska cruise to Ketchikan.
DAY 9
Victoria BC – Roam the spacious lawns of stunning Butchart Gardens with its exotic flora, unusual topiary and exquisite fountains. Explore historic Bastion Square, the treasures of Chinatown and the many sights and sounds to be found along the boardwalk of the Inner Harbour.
DAY 10
Seattle – All too soon you find yourself back in Seattle. Disembark the ship and make your own way back to Seattle airport for your return overnight flight to Dublin Airport.
DAY 11
Arrive back at Dublin Airport
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: A valid passport is required for this tour and must match exactly the name shown on your holiday confirmation. One checked in bag per person (20kg) is included plus one small cabin bag. Please see airline website for dimensions and restrictions. Cabin bags should be placed under the seat in front of you. Excess weight will be charged at the airport. We strongly recommend that you have travel insurance in place before your departure. If you have a complaint or take ill during your holiday it is very important that you or a travelling companion reports this to your Tour Manager or Resort Representative immediately. If you are in a hotel where we do not offer this service you must report this to the hotel management and get a written confirmation. Failure to do this may affect how we can investigate and respond to any issues at a later time.
