Alaska Cruise 2025 with NCL

7 nights

03 May 25 to 10 May 25

Book by 28 Oct 24

Explore Alaska known for its unparalleled natural beauty and rugged wilderness, including Icy Strait Point with its array of adventures activities. Close to Juneau lies the magnificent Mendenhall Glacier, where you can stroll along nature trails and marvel at the vistas of the Juneau Ice Field. Icy Strait Point boasts the largest Native Tlingit village in Alaska, surrounded by abundant wildlife such as orcas and humpback whales. Complete your journey at Port Victoria, the oldest city in the Pacific Northwest, renowned for its lush greenery and remarkable Victorian architecture.

Includes

7 nights accommodation onboard the Norwegian Bliss in an inside cabin
NCL’s Freestyle Dining in many restaurants and Freestyle entertainment in various bars and lounges
Port charges and government fees
Beverage package
Speciality Dining package - 1 meal worth USD99
150 min Wi-Fi package per stateroom
Excursion discount per tour per stateroom
BONUS: R2,000 flight credit per cabin

Excludes

Compulsory daily gratuities of USD20 per person per day, can be pre paid
Flights
Arrival/ departure transfers
Visas
Travel Insurance
Spending money and items of a personal nature

Highlights

7 Night cruise on board Norwegian Bliss
More At Sea Upgrade incl.
R2,000 flight credit per cabin

Itinerary

Day 1: Seattle, Washington

Seattle is the largest city in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. It is located in the U.S. State of Washington between Puget Sound and Lake Washington, nearly 174 km south of the United States–Canadian border. Nicknamed the ‘Emerald City’, Seattle has an abundance of evergreen trees throughout and spectacular views of the Cascade mountains to the east and the Olympic mountains to the west. Known for being the home of the Space Needle, Boeing, Microsoft, Amazon.com, Nintendo of America, Starbucks and the University of Washington. Seattle is also the home of a vibrant arts scene and an ever expanding park system. Seattle is an international port that has three professional sports teams, hundreds of restaurants, many cultural venues and a lifestyle that is unique to the Pacific Northwest. The Seattle waterfront is popular with excellent views as is the well known Space Needle which dominates the city skyline.

Day 2: At sea

Experience life on board Norwegian Bliss.

Day 3: Sitka, Alaska

Sitka, Alaska's historic Russian-American island city, is situated on the west side of Baranof Island. Mt. Edgecumbe, a dormant volcano that looks like Japan's Mr. Fujiyama, dominates the horizon and tiny islands dot the harbour. Once called “the Paris of the Pacific,” Sitka stands out among other ports as a city rich in culture. Built on the empire of Russian fur trade, Sitka is Alaska’s fifth-largest city and has grown to be the cultural and artistic center of the Southeast. The local economy is strongly centered on the timber, fishing and tourism industries. Famous for its sport fishing, Sitka’s two harbors are dotted with brightly colored boats that look out over the pine-covered islands of the Tongass National Forest. At Sitka National Historical Park (Totem Park), visitors can recapture Sitka's Native and Russian history and see a collection of totem poles, a fort site and the battleground of 1804. Also, it is home to the Southeast Alaska Indian Cultural Center where visitors can watch and talk to Native artisans.

Day 4: Juneau, Alaska

Juneau is the capital city of Alaska located on the Gastineau Channel of the Alaskan panhandle. It is best known as a destination for glacier viewing and is surrounded by intercoastal waterways, lush rainforests, and spectacular mountain scenery. Juneau has some of the most magnificent wildlife viewing in the world. Viewing highlights are whales, brown bear and eagles. A variety of wildlife tours can get you up close to black bear, Dall porpoise, sea lions, harbor seals, sea otters, mountain goats and Sitka Black Tail Deer. Juneau is home to magnificent Mendenhall Glacier located just 13 miles from downtown. Juneau is also the sending off point to Glacier Bay National Park and Tracy Arm Fjord.

Day 4: Cruise Endicott Arm & Dawes Glacier

The twin Sawyer Glaciers, North Sawyer and South Sawyer, are located at the end of Tracy Arm, a fjord in Alaska near about 45 miles south of Juneau. It was designated as a wilderness area by the United States Congress in 1980. The Tracy Arm area covers 653,179 acres and consists of two deep and narrow fjords: Tracy Arm and Endicott Arm. Both fjords are over 30 miles long and one-fifth of their area is covered in ice. The wildlife in the area includes black and brown bears, deer, wolves, harbor seals, and a variety of birds, such as arctic terns and pigeon guillemots. The mountain goats, which are usually found in the higher elevation areas, have been seen near the base of Sawyer Glacier.

Day 5: Icy Strait Point, Alaska

The Icy Strait is a strait in the Alexander Archipelago in southeastern Alaska, which separates Chichagof Island to the south and the Alaska mainland to the north. It’s just 22 miles southeast of Glacier Bay National Park and it’s the only wilderness port in Alaska. The Icy Strait is 64 km (40 miles) from its west side at the intersection of the Cross Sound and Glacier Bay to its east side at Chatham Strait and the Lynn Canal. The two largest islands in the strait are Pleasant Island and Lemesurier Island. lcy Strait Point is home to Alaska’s largest Tlingit community, located at the town of Hoonah. Hoonah boasts immediate access to outstanding fishing and excellent whale watching. Humpback and killer whales are often spotted along the shores right in front of town. The waters of Icy Straits support a large and diverse population of marine mammals, fish and birds.

Day 6: Ketchikan (Ward Cove), Alaska

Ketchikan is known as Alaska's Native Cultural Center. It is also known as the salmon capital of the world and a paradise for sport fishermen and naturalists alike. During the summer months, the town bustles with visitors from all over the world. Ketchikan is built along a steep hillside, with sections of the town built right over the water on pilings. The rustic boardwalk on Creek Street preserves a distinct historic feel, while the town hums with new construction to keep up with tourism. Native art and culture flourish here due to the large population of Native Alaskans, represented by three indigenous tribes: the Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshian. Ketchikan has the largest collection of totem poles in the world, and has been recognized as one of the top 100 arts communities in America. Visitors will find an outstanding variety of shops, galleries and boutiques throughout the town.

Day 7: Victoria, British Columbia

Victoria is the capital city of British Columbia, located on the southern tip of Vancouver Island, Canada. It is a major tourist destination with attractions such as the First Nations totem poles, heritage architecture, restaurants and cafés, a bustling harbour, museums, gardens and art galleries. Victoria’s downtown area is decorated with English-style lamp posts and hanging flower baskets, and its shops and stores are mainly located in well preserved heritage buildings. Beacon Hill Park is popular with visitors as are the Butchart Gardens. Victoria's varied coastline includes waterfront walkways, water taxi terminals, marinas and sandy pebbled beaches. The Inner Harbour, the "Hub" of Victoria, is central to many activities including the BC Provincial Museum and the Pacific Undersea Gardens.

Day 8: Seattle, Washington

Disembark

Ship info

Norwegian Bliss

The Norwegian Bliss cruise ship is a remarkable vessel that redefines the standard for a memorable and luxurious seafaring experience. Launched in 2018, it's part of the Breakaway Plus class within the Norwegian Cruise Line fleet, offering a wealth of innovative features and an emphasis on passenger comfort. One of the ship's most remarkable features is its massive Observation Lounge.

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Terms & conditions

Prices are per person twin share, include discounts, and are subject to availability and rate of exchange changes. All savings have already been applied to advertised price. Offers above are a guide only and will vary depending on departure date, our guide price is based on the cheapest departure within the stipulated season and availability is correct at time of loading. Visas may be necessary and insurance is essential. Pentravel and Tour Operator terms and conditions apply, and may be found on our website. Offer can be removed at any time. High season supplements and block out dates may apply. Compulsory daily gratuities of USD20.00 per person per day (Club Balcony Suite and below) are NOT included in advertised price, and can be pre-paid, applicable to ALL guests in cabin (guest 1,2,3,4). NOTE: $25.00 per person per day for The Haven & Suites. All guests in stateroom must choose same offer. Cancellation Fees also apply based on the booking/sailing date; therefore, Norwegian Cruise Line strongly recommends the purchase of travel protection on all bookings. Offers are non-transferable, non-refundable, have no monetary value and cannot be substituted or customized. Offer and combinability with other promotional offers is subject to change at any time per Norwegian Cruise Line's discretion. Other restrictions may apply. Norwegian Cruise Line reserves the right to cancel or withdraw this offer at any time. Itinerary subject to change. NCL'S FREE AT SEA - UPGRADE offer is included. Guests 1-2 can enjoy a 35% discount (already included in advertised price). If you wish to add 3-4 guests to the same room you can enjoy paying only fees and taxes with respect to guests 3-4, subject to purchase of the Free at Sea upgrade for all guests in the room. If the Free at Sea upgrade is not purchased accordingly, guests 3-4 can enjoy the 35% discount. This benefit is capacity controlled and may not be available for all cruises. Guest cannot substitute or customise this offer. All guests in stateroom must choose same offer. If purchasing the Free at Sea upgrade for all the guests in the room: GUEST 1 will enjoy $50 Shore Excursions Credit per tour; WIFI Package; Specialty Dining Package and the Premium Beverage Package, GUEST 2 will enjoy WIFI Package; Specialty Dining Package and the Premium Beverage Package, GUEST 3 will enjoy Premium Beverage Package (or Soda Package, depends on age) only. GUEST 4 will enjoy Premium Beverage Package (or Soda Package, depends on age) only. Cruises 7-11 Nights include 1 meal in Studio/Inside/Oceanview staterooms worth $99.00 USD per package. Applicable to guests 1-2 on the reservation. Dining package is applicable to guest ages 2 and older. Speciality Dining Packages include one main course per person at Cagney's and Le Bistro restaurants. Additional main courses will be charged at the a la carte price listed on the menu. Unlimited Open Bar Package: Premium Beverage Package is applicable to all qualified sailings excluding Pride of America. Guest 1-2 must be at least 21 years of age at time of sailing to qualify for the Open Bar. Guests under 21 will receive the soda package. If sailing does not start/end in North America or China and guests’ citizenship is other than US, CA or CN then guest must be at least 18 years of age at time of sailing to qualify for the Open Bar. Includes a variety of spirits and cocktails, wines by the glass and bottled or draft beer up to $15 USD retail price. Includes fountain soda, juice, and non-alcoholic beer. Guest who receives the Soda Package may obtain fountain soda at any bar, lounge, or restaurant throughout the duration of the cruise, excluding Harvest Caye bars, restaurants, or venues Guest's bill may reflect applicable VAT and/or taxes for certain ports or itineraries. Internet Package: Cruises 7-11 Nights include 150 minutes (Guest 1 and 2 Only). Internet package is based on number of nights. Offer will be applied to the 1st and 2nd guest in the stateroom. Internet package is per stateroom. Two logins per stateroom. Can be used only on one device at a time. Package is limited to number of minutes and doesn’t allow streaming. $50 USD Shore Excursion Credit: Offer is applicable to guest 1 in the stateroom. The first guest will receive a $50 Shore Excursion Credit per tour, applied per shore excursion of equal or greater value. Credit has no monetary value and is non-refundable. In the event a port of call or excursion is missed, for any reason, no refund or credit will be issued. In the event the tour is less than the value of the credit, the guest will not receive a credit differential and the $50 Shore Excursion Credit will be adjusted to match tour value. Shore excursion Credit is applicable for each tour, including debarkation port, and is not transferable to other ports. Use the Credit or lose it. The first guest may redeem the promotion of $50 Shore Excursion Credit on more than one shore excursion per port. Does not include embarkation ports. 3rd & 4th Guest Free (Taxes Only): Offer only valid on select sailings. Offer valid for guests 3-4 sharing a stateroom with guests 1-2 paying full fare. No deposit is required for qualifying 3 & 4 guests. 3 & 4 Guests are only eligible for the Premium Beverage Package (or Soda Package based on age) as part of the FAS Upgrade fee they are required to pay. They will not receive the Speciality Dining Package, WIFI or Shore Excursions credit. Anything consumed above the promotional benefit will be the responsibility of the guest at prevailing rates. Components included in this offer have no monetary value, are non-refundable and non-transferable. Offer is capacity controlled and can be withdrawn at any time. More terms and conditions apply, please ask us. EFT payments only to qualify for this offer. Can be withdrawn or amended without prior notice. Other restrictions may apply. Offer is subject to availability; however, offer is capacity controlled and can be withdrawn at any time. Airport to port and port to airport transfers are not included. Visas are not included. Flight credit offer: Flight credit can only be utilised once full payment has been received. EFT payments only to qualify for flight credit offer. Flight credit mentioned is per cabin, and not per person. Offer can be withdrawn or amended without prior notice. Can be withdrawn or amended without prior notice. These packages are based on CASH price. E&OE;.

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